National Bacon Day, celebrated on December 30, is a day for bacon lovers to enjoy this beloved food in all its forms, just before the year comes to an end. Whether crispy, chewy, or added to recipes, bacon has become a popular addition to many dishes. As the year wraps up, it’s a fun opportunity to add a little extra flavor to your celebrations and savor bacon as part of your year-end festivities.
National Bacon Day on December 30 should not be confused with International Bacon Day, which happens in September, or National Bacon Lovers Day on August 20. Each day celebrates bacon in its own unique way, but December 30th is all about bringing the year to a delicious close.
The reason for celebrating? Bacon’s flavor has inspired creative dishes around the world, making it a favorite among food lovers. This day is for anyone who enjoys food that satisfies the taste buds, adds a savory touch to both sweet and salty dishes, and brings joy to the kitchen—because who doesn’t love bacon?
Now, let’s explore some interesting bacon facts and discover ways to celebrate this delicious day.
Fun Facts About Bacon
Bacon has a fascinating history that has led to its present-day popularity. Here are a few fun facts to make you appreciate this beloved food even more:
- Bacon has a long-standing history, with bacon-like preparations dating back to China around 1500 B.C., where pork belly was preserved with salt.
- As a breakfast staple in the U.S., bacon owes its widespread popularity to a 1920s marketing campaign by Edward Bernays, who promoted it as part of a hearty morning meal.
- One of the most famous bacon dishes, the Bacon Explosion, gained viral fame in 2008. Made from woven bacon wrapped around sausage and slathered in barbecue sauce, it’s a favorite for backyard barbecues.
- Bacon’s appeal goes beyond the kitchen, inspiring unique products like bacon-flavored popcorn, lip balm, and even candles that fill your home with the scent of freshly cooked breakfast.
When Is National Bacon Day Celebrated?
For those who love bacon, it’s essential to know when National Bacon Day falls each year. Below is a table showing the upcoming dates, so you can plan your celebrations in advance:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | December 30, Monday |
| 2025 | December 30, Tuesday |
| 2026 | December 30, Wednesday |
| 2027 | December 30, Thursday |
| 2028 | December 30, Saturday |
| 2029 | December 30, Sunday |
| 2030 | December 30, Monday |
Ways to Celebrate National Bacon Day
Now that we’ve covered some fun bacon trivia, let’s explore ways you can enjoy this delicious day. From experimenting with bacon in desserts to hosting a bacon-themed party, here are a few ideas to inspire your celebration:
- Bacon-themed brunch: Organize a bacon-centric brunch with dishes like bacon-wrapped eggs, maple bacon donuts, or bacon-infused Bloody Marys.
- Sweet and savory combos: Experiment with adding bacon to your favorite sweets, such as bacon jam, chocolate-covered bacon or bacon-topped cupcakes. The combination of salty and sweet is irresistible!
- Creative recipes: Expand your culinary horizons with unique bacon dishes like bacon jam, bacon-wrapped jalapeños, or candied bacon.
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 Calendar 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.
