National Cake Day is a fun celebration dedicated to enjoying one of the most beloved desserts—cake! Observed on November 26, it encourages people to bake, buy, or simply indulge in their favorite types of cake, whether it’s a classic like chocolate or vanilla, or something more unique like carrot or red velvet.
Cake has been part of life’s special moments for centuries, starting as a simple sweetened bread made with honey and nuts before transforming into the fluffy treat we love today.
The day highlights the cultural and culinary significance of cake, often enjoyed at celebrations, birthdays, and special occasions around the world. It’s the perfect time to share a sweet treat with friends and family.
Curious about other food days celebrated year-round? Visit our Food Days Calendar to see all the food-related holidays in one place.
When Is National Cake Day Celebrated?
For those who can’t resist a good slice of cake, National Cake Day is the perfect reason to indulge each year. To help you plan ahead and enjoy this sweet celebration, here’s when National Cake Day will take place over the next several years:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | November 26, Tuesday |
| 2025 | November 26, Wednesday |
| 2026 | November 26, Thursday |
| 2027 | November 26, Friday |
| 2028 | November 26, Sunday |
| 2029 | November 26, Monday |
| 2030 | November 26, Tuesday |
Fun Facts For National Cake Day
Cakes are a big part of many celebrations, and some interesting numbers show just how popular they are. From favorite flavors to how many cakes people eat each year, these facts give a glimpse into the world’s love for this sweet treat
- In the U.S., millions of cakes are consumed annually, with birthdays and weddings being the key occasions driving cake sales.
- The global cake market was valued at $65.68 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow by 3.0% annually through 2030. The tradition of cutting cakes at special occasions, along with the rising trend of enjoying cake as a dessert at weekend parties and dinners among millennials and Gen Z, is driving its growing popularity.
- About 60% of people say they serve cake at every major celebration, such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.
- The world’s longest cake, measuring a staggering 5,300 meters (17,388 feet), was made by the Bakers Association Kerala in January 2020. Even more impressive? The crowd devoured the entire cake in just 10 minutes!
- Chocolate and vanilla often top the charts as the most popular cake flavors worldwide, with chocolate cake frequently being the favorite in many countries.
How to Celebrate National Cake Day
When it comes to celebrating National Cake Day, there are countless ways to make the day memorable. You can:
- Simply enjoy a slice of cake with your favorite beverage and savor the moment.
- Learn how to better decorate cakes by watching a video on Youtube like the one below.
- Bake a cake from scratch and experiment with a new recipe.
- Visit a local bakery and treat yourself to a slice of your favorite flavor.
- Learn how to cut a cake the right way! Watch the video below for more info:
- Share photos of your cake creations on social media to spread the celebration.
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.
