National Noodle Day is a fun holiday dedicated to one of the world’s favorite comfort foods—noodles! From Italian pasta dishes like spaghetti and fettuccine to Asian classics like ramen, pad Thai, and lo mein, noodles have been a staple in kitchens worldwide for thousands of years. In fact, they’ve been around for over 4,000 years! This day encourages everyone to enjoy noodles in their favorite forms, homemade or from a restaurant. Many places offer special deals or unique flavors, making it the perfect time to dig in and celebrate all things noodle!
Did you know there are 12 national days dedicated to pasta and 3 for noodles, as well national months and weeks? I’ve put together a list of all these days in one place for you! Check it out, if you are interested.
When Is National Noodle Day?
Celebrated annually on October 6, National Noodle Day is a day dedicated to enjoying and appreciating noodles in all their forms, from pasta to ramen and beyond.Here’s our table with the dates for National Noodle Day, helping you keep track of when the day falls each year and making it easier to plan your noodle-inspired celebrations!
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | October 6, Sunday |
| 2025 | October 6, Monday |
| 2026 | October 6, Tuesday |
| 2027 | October 6, Wednesday |
| 2028 | October 6, Friday |
| 2029 | October 6, Saturday |
| 2030 | October 6, Sunday |
How to Celebrate National Noodle Day
Celebrating National Noodle Day is easy and fun. For instance, you can cook a quick noodle dish at home using pantry staples like pasta or ramen, and try adding different sauces or toppings for variety. You can also explore new recipes using ingredients you already have, like tossing noodles with olive oil, garlic, and veggies. And if cooking isn’t your thing, order takeout from a local restaurant that offers noodle dishes. Finally, get creative on social media by sharing your favorite noodle photos or recipes, using hashtags like #NationalNoodleDay to connect with other noodle lovers.
Noodles Around the World
Noodles have taken on unique forms across different cultures, each bringing its own flair.
🇮🇹 Italy: Pasta varieties like spaghetti and fettuccine form the backbone of Italian cuisine, often paired with rich sauces like marinara or Alfredo.
🇨🇳 China: Chinese noodles, such as lo mein and chow mein, are known for their chewy texture and are commonly stir-fried with vegetables and savory sauces.
🇯🇵 Japan: Ramen and soba are the stars here—ramen uses wheat flour for a smooth, springy noodle, while soba’s buckwheat base gives it a more earthy, nutty taste.
🇹🇭 Thailand: Rice noodles dominate, with dishes like pad thai showcasing the region’s love for fresh flavors.
🇻🇳 Vietnam: Pho, a popular noodle soup made with rice noodles, fragrant herbs, and spices, is a signature comfort food.
🇰🇷 Korea: Japchae, made from sweet potato starch noodles (glass noodles), is often stir-fried with vegetables and meat, creating a slightly sweet, savory dish.
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.
