National Homemade Bread Day, celebrated on November 17, is about rediscovering the joy of baking bread from scratch. Established in the early 1980s by the National Homemade Bread Committee in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this day encourages everyone to roll up their sleeves, get their hands in some dough, and fill their kitchens with the amazing smell of freshly-baked loaves.
For centuries, bread has been central to daily life around the world. But with the rise of mass-produced loaves in the 20th century, homemade bread became less common. National Homemade Bread Day brings us back to basics, where every ingredient is chosen, and every slice is earned.
Baking bread at home has some real health benefits—you get to skip the preservatives and additives often found in store-bought options. If you’re new to baking, you’ll find plenty of beginner-friendly recipes online, along with practical tips like using a bread machine or letting dough rise overnight. These tricks make it simple to fit bread-making into a busy day.
National Homemade Bread Day is also a great time to share your homemade creations with family and friends, bringing everyone together over a universally loved food. There’s something especially satisfying about slicing into a warm, freshly baked loaf that you made yourself—it’s a simple pleasure anyone can enjoy.
When Is National Homemade Bread Day?
If you’re ready to mark your calendar for a day dedicated to the timeless tradition of homemade bread, here’s when National Homemade Bread Day will take place over the next several years. With its consistent date of November 17th, this day offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and enjoy the craft of breadmaking, especially as we approach the colder months. Just like National Homemade Soup Day, which falls in February, National Homemade Bread Day encourages comfort and creativity in the kitchen.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | November 17, Sunday |
| 2025 | November 17, Monday |
| 2026 | November 17, Tuesday |
| 2027 | November 17, Wednesday |
| 2028 | November 17, Friday |
| 2029 | November 17, Saturday |
| 2030 | November 17, Sunday |
Ways to Celebrate National Homemade Bread Day
Making bread at home can be a rewarding and fun way to spend the day. Start with a basic recipe if you’re new to breadmaking or experiment with adding flavors like garlic, cheese, or rosemary if you’re already comfortable in the kitchen. For a more traditional approach, try a recipe passed down from family or friends. Baking bread with loved ones is another way to celebrate—have a group baking session and share the results. If you’re short on time, consider making a quick bread that doesn’t need yeast, like banana or zucchini bread. And of course, enjoy the fresh loaf with butter or your favorite toppings once it’s out of the oven!
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.
