National Oatmeal Day, celebrated on October 29, honors one of the simplest and coziest meals around. A warm bowl of oatmeal has been comforting people for generations, proving that everyday food can feel just as special as any treat.
Oats have been grown for thousands of years, but they became especially beloved in Scotland, where porridge was a staple on nearly every table. When Scottish immigrants came to North America, they brought their love for oatmeal with them, and it soon became a breakfast favorite in American homes.
People enjoy oatmeal in countless ways. Some prefer it hot with milk and honey, others bake it into cookies, or mix it with fruit and let it chill overnight. These days, you’ll even find trendy twists like protein oats, baked oatmeal, or savory versions topped with eggs or cheese.
On social media, the hashtag #NationalOatmealDay pops up every year, with thousands of posts celebrating this humble but much-loved breakfast classic. On Instagram, this hashtag has been used over 5,000 times as of October 2025.
🥣 There are several related observations such as National Oatmeal Muffin Day (December 19), National Oatmeal Cookie Day (April 30) and World Porridge Day (October 10).
When Is National Oatmeal Day Celebrated?
National Oatmeal Day is observed every year on October 29. Here are the upcoming dates through 2030:
| Year | Day of the Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wednesday | October 29, 2025 |
| 2026 | Thursday | October 29, 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday | October 29, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday | October 29, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday | October 29, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday | October 29, 2030 |
Is Oatmeal Good For Your Health?
Yes, it really is. Oatmeal gives you steady energy and helps you feel full for hours. One cup of cooked oats has around 4 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein, so it keeps you satisfied and helps avoid mid-morning hunger.
The fiber in oats also supports digestion and can help lower bad cholesterol when eaten regularly. Oats are packed with helpful nutrients like iron, magnesium, and B vitamins, which your body needs every day.
So if you enjoy a warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning, you’re not just eating something comforting — you’re giving your body a healthy start to the day.
How To Celebrate National Oatmeal Day
You don’t need anything fancy to enjoy this day. Here are a few simple ideas:
- Bake a small batch of oatmeal cookies to share with family or coworkers.
- Try a new oatmeal recipe or experiment with different toppings.
- Share a photo of your oatmeal bowl online or with friends.
- Enjoy a quiet breakfast at home with your favorite flavor combination.
- Invite someone for coffee and oatmeal to make the morning more social.
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, celiac & gluten-free days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025-2026 (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.
