National Frozen Yogurt Day, celebrated every February 6, is a day dedicated to enjoying this beloved dessert, offering a slightly tangier and often lower-calorie alternative to traditional ice cream.
Frozen yogurt, sometimes called “froyo,” gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, thanks to a rising interest in healthier dessert options. It was initially developed as a nutritious, lower-fat alternative, combining the texture of ice cream with the health benefits associated with yogurt. By the 1980s, frozen yogurt shops popped up across the U.S., introducing countless flavors and toppings that made frozen yogurt a treat anyone could personalize. Today, however, frozen yogurt chains are not doing too well, so celebrate while you can!
Similar Food Holidays
National Frozen Yogurt Day is just one of many fun food holidays that focus on delicious frozen treats and refreshing desserts. You’ll find more tasty dessert holidays in these lists:
When is National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebrated?
If you’re looking forward to marking your calendar for National Frozen Yogurt Day each year, here are the dates to keep in mind. This holiday on February 6 comes around just as winter starts easing up, reminding everyone of the refreshing days ahead.
| Year | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| 2024 | February 6, Tuesday |
| 2025 | February 6, Thursday |
| 2026 | February 6, Friday |
| 2027 | February 6, Saturday |
| 2028 | February 6, Sunday |
| 2029 | February 6, Tuesday |
| 2030 | February 6, Wednesday |
Fun Facts About Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurt’s path from a health-focused treat to a dessert aisle favorite includes a few fascinating milestones. Here’s a look into what makes frozen yogurt unique, from its healthy origins to its ever-expanding flavor options:
- The 1970s health craze fueled frozen yogurt’s initial popularity as a low-fat alternative to ice cream, combining yogurt’s benefits with dessert.
- By the 1980s, self-serve yogurt shops became a trend, introducing the customization options that are now synonymous with froyo.
- Many frozen yogurts contain probiotics, making it a dessert that can support digestive health alongside being tasty.
- Tart frozen yogurt, one of the most beloved flavors, stays true to the tanginess of regular yogurt, appealing to those who enjoy a balance of sweet and tart.
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.
