National Peanut Butter Fudge Day, celebrated annually on November 20, honors one of the most cherished confections in American kitchens. Peanut butter fudge is a rich, creamy dessert that blends the nutty flavor of peanut butter with the sweetness of fudge—a combination that many find irresistible. Fudge itself has a history dating back to the late 19th century, first appearing in American cookbooks as a treat made from sugar, butter, and milk. The term “fudge” comes from a cooking mishap, where a batch of caramels was “fudged” or made incorrectly, leading to the creation of this delightful confection.
Peanut butter, invented in the late 1800s, became a household staple in the early 20th century. The combination of peanut butter and fudge naturally evolved as home cooks began experimenting with their favorite ingredients. By the mid-20th century, peanut butter fudge gained popularity as a simple, no-bake treat that required just a few ingredients and little time to prepare.
Today, variations of peanut butter fudge include additions like chocolate swirls, marshmallows, and crispy rice for added texture. National Peanut Butter Fudge Day encourages everyone to enjoy this classic dessert, try making a batch, or put their own creative twist on the recipe.
Finally, if you like sweet treats, don’t forget about National Fudge Day (June 16) and National Candy Day (November 4). Also, take a look at our complete list of food national days, all conveniently gathered in one place.
When is National Peanut Butter Fudge Day?
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. This gives you plenty of time to plan your peanut butter fudge-making adventures before the holidays.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | November 20, Wednesday |
| 2025 | November 20, Thursday |
| 2026 | November 20, Friday |
| 2027 | November 20, Saturday |
| 2028 | November 20, Monday |
| 2029 | November 20, Tuesday |
| 2030 | November 20, Wednesday |
Ways to Celebrate National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
Celebrating National Peanut Butter Fudge Day is a sweet and simple task that anyone can enjoy, regardless of baking experience. Making peanut butter fudge at home is a fun and rewarding way to join in on the celebration, and the best part is how flexible the recipe can be. You can stick to traditional, time-tested recipes that only require a handful of ingredients, making it perfect for beginners.
For those who love to experiment, there are plenty of ways to elevate the treat. Try adding layers of melted chocolate for a peanut butter cup-inspired fudge, or mix in nuts for added crunch. Marshmallows or even pretzels can offer a fun texture contrast, giving your homemade fudge a personal touch.
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.
