National French Fry Day

National French Fry Day Quick Facts - US

Hashtags	#Nationalfrenchfryday, #FrenchFryDay
Related Hashtags	#Frenchfries, #Fries, #Frenchfry
2023 Date	July 13, 2023
2024 Date	July 13, 2024

2023 Holidays & Dates

		US & Common Holidays
		Misc. & Int'l. Observancesℹ
		Christian Holidays
		Jewish Holidays
		Muslim Holidays

Get Holiday reminders on Twitter:

National French Fry Day in 2023

Thursday, Jul 13

Days to go:

National French Fry Day History

National French Fry Day seeks to encourage consumption of the side dish known as French Fries. French fries are made by slicing a potato into strips and frying them in oil. According to International Business Times, Americans eat an estimated 29 pounds of fries per person per year.

National French Fry Day seems to have been started in 2015 as a promotion for the salty potato side dish. It is observed annually on July 13th.

Top Tweets for National French Fry Day -

Updated 04:58

Event Files: NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY DID YOU KNOW? Yesterday, July 13, 2022, National French Fry Day was celebrated in the United States. This was the day when people celebrated their love for fries in all sizes and shapes. And no matter what we call to -- https://t.co/9pv2RvQ4JI
— Letran SHS Fourth Estate (@LSHS4thEstate) July 14, 2022

Today is national french fry day. Which national chain has the best french fries? I’m going Wendy’s. Debate, discuss, fight below.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 13, 2022

I wonder if Meghan is celebrating National French Fry Day today. 🍟🤔😄 https://t.co/2qQz8MVwVW
— Mia 🍋🌿 (@Mia_Squaddie) July 13, 2022

In the News and Trending for National French Fry Day

Updated 04:58 National French Fry Day: McDonald's and Wendy's Giving Out Free Fries

people.com

National French Fry Day: Deals and freebies at McDonald's, Wendy's

usatoday.com

Free French Fries for National French Fry Day

thefreebieguy.com

National French Fry Day 2022: How to get free fries at McDonald’s, Burger King and White Castle on July 13

nj.com

National French Fry Day Facts

It is believed that the Belgians most likely perfected French fries, but the spread was popularized by the French. According to kitchenproject, the French had popularized frying foods in deep fat and selling them on street carts called frittes during the late 1700's. Thomas Jefferson had served the potato snack at a White House dinner in 1802. It is recorded that he called them, potatoes served in the French manner.
Americans consume about 4.5 billion pounds of French fries per year.
French Fries originated in Belgium and were introduced to American soldiers stationed in Belgium during World War 1.
Belgium is home to the one and only French Fry museum named "Frietmuseum."

National French Fry Day Top Events and Things to Do

Visit your local restaurant and order some French fries. They may be offering special deals to celebrate the day.
Make some your own French fries. Check out this recipe for the perfect French fries.
Invite friends and family over for a cookout. Prepare hamburgers, hot dogs, and most importantly French fries!