National Fritters Day, celebrated annually on December 2, shines a spotlight on fritters, a popular food made by deep-frying a batter or dough filled with a variety of ingredients. Fritters can be sweet or savory, depending on the filling, which might include fruits like apples or bananas, vegetables such as corn or zucchini, or even meats and seafood.
If you’re thinking about how to celebrate this day, the best way is simply to fry up some fritters yourself! You can try apple fritters, corn fritters, or any recipe you like. But if cooking isn’t your thing, head to a bakery or restaurant that serves them. Don’t forget to share a picture of your tasty creation on social media with the hashtag #NationalFrittersDay—because who doesn’t love to show off good food?
Fritters go back a long way. Even the ancient Romans were frying dough and sweetening it with honey. Over time, different cultures came up with their own versions, like corn fritters in the U.S. or banana fritters in the Caribbean. National Fritters Day is just a great excuse to enjoy something fried and delicious!
When is National Fritters Day?
National Fritters Day is celebrated every year on December 2nd, giving us the perfect excuse to enjoy one of the tastiest fried treats around. Fritters are a global favorite with variations that stretch across different cultures, from sweet apple fritters to savory corn fritters.
No matter where you are, fritters seem to bring people together around the simple joy of fried food. National Fritters Day reminds us to indulge a little and enjoy the wide world of fritters that goes beyond the classic ones we may know. Here are the dates for National Fritters Day so you never miss out:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | December 2, Monday |
| 2025 | December 2, Tuesday |
| 2026 | December 2, Wednesday |
| 2027 | December 2, Thursday |
| 2028 | December 2, Saturday |
| 2029 | December 2, Sunday |
| 2030 | December 2, Monday |
Fritters Around the World
Fritters are a beloved dish in many parts of the world, taking on unique forms and flavors depending on local ingredients and traditions. Whether sweet or savory, fritters bring people together through their crispy, fried goodness. Here’s a look at how different countries enjoy their own version of this versatile treat.
- 🇺🇸 United States: Apple fritters are a fall favorite, especially in apple-growing regions like New York and Michigan. They are warm, sweet, and often topped with powdered sugar or glaze. Corn fritters, popular in the South, mix corn kernels with batter and are often served at barbecues.
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Frittelle di fiori di zucca (zucchini flower fritters) are made by dipping zucchini blossoms in batter and frying them. Sweet versions, like apple fritters, also follow the same cooking technique.
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Apple fritters, where apple slices are battered and fried, remain a popular sweet treat.
- 🇮🇳 India: Pakoras are savory fritters made from vegetables such as onions, potatoes, or spinach, spiced and deep-fried. They are often served with chutneys.
- 🇯🇵 Japan: Tempura is Japan’s version of fritters, where seafood or vegetables are dipped in light batter and fried. It’s a classic Japanese dish often accompanied by dipping sauces.
- 🇯🇲 Jamaica: Banana fritters, a favorite breakfast dish, are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Saltfish fritters, made with salted cod, are a savory snack or meal.
- 🇵🇭 Philippines: “Maruya,” or banana fritters, are a popular street food, often dusted with sugar and served as a snack or dessert.
- 🇮🇱 Israel: Latkes, potato fritters, are an essential dish during Hanukkah, representing the miracle of oil that lasted eight days.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendars 2024-2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
