National Burger Day (UK)

National Burger Day is celebrated annually on the Thursday before the August Bank Holiday in the United Kingdom. This special day was established by a British daily email service called Mr.Hyde (that closed in 2018) to celebrate the nation’s love for burgers. Since its inception, it has grown in popularity, with many restaurants and burger joints across the country participating in the festivities. The day aims to honor the burger, a beloved dish in the UK, and encourages people to indulge in a variety of burger styles and flavors.

This day is not to be confused with National Burger Day (US) or International Burger Day, both of which take place every year on May 28th.

Every year in the UK, restaurants like Bleecker, Burger & Beyond and Black Bear Burger offer special deals and unique creations to celebrate National Burger Day.

When is National Burger Day (UK)?

Observed annually on the Thursday before the August Bank Holiday, National Burger Day brings burger enthusiasts together for one delicious summer’s day. To help you plan ahead and join in the festivities, here are the dates for National Burger Day in the UK up to the year 2030:

How to Celebrate National Burger Day

National Burger Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in delicious burger creations from your favorite hamburger restaurants. However, there are many other fun and creative ways to celebrate this day beyond just dining out. Here are some ideas to make the most out of National Burger Day.

Dine Out

Visit your favorite burger joints or try new ones. Like we’ve already mentioned in this article, many restaurants offer special deals and unique burger creations for National Burger Day. Enjoy the culinary creativity and support local businesses.

Host a Burger Cook-off

Invite friends and family to a burger cook-off. Each person can create their own unique burger, and everyone can vote for the best one.

Burger-Themed Party

Organize a burger-themed party with decorations, games, and a variety of burger toppings and sides. You can even include a burger bar where guests can assemble their own burgers.

Virtual Burger Tasting

If you can’t gather in person, host a virtual burger tasting with friends. Everyone can order from their favorite local burger joints and share their experiences and reviews over a video call.

Learn About the Hamburger

National Burger Day offers a great opportunity to learn about the history and evolution of the hamburger. You can explore documentaries and read articles to understand the cultural significance of burgers and how they have become a global favorite. This BBC video about the history of the hamburger is a great place to start.

Kids’ Activities

Include children in the celebration by organizing burger-themed crafts and cooking activities. They can help with making mini burgers or decorating burger-themed cookies.

Burger and Beer Pairing

Explore burger and beer pairings. Many local breweries offer recommendations for the best beers to pair with different types of burgers

These activities can make National Burger Day (UK) a fun and memorable celebration beyond just dining out. So, gather your friends and family, get creative, and enjoy the day dedicated to one of the world’s favorite foods!

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, 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, 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.