When is National Pumpkin Day?

Thursday October 26th

On October 26th, National Pumpkin Day honors a traditional fall decoration and food. Not only do they make great fall wreaths, but the pumpkin also completes a variety of delicious dishes. Join a pumpkin competition or attend one of the many fall festivals that feature the beautiful gourds.

National Pumpkin Day | October 26

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We're in the middle of a pumpkin obsession by October 26th. Pumpkin pie is the best thing about the big November holiday. We need pumpkin everything, no sir, we need pumpkin everything! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta, and oatmeal are among the many items on the menu. Pumpkin Chunkin', pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs, and television specials are among the pumpkin Chunkin's, pumpkin patches, pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs, and television specials. Let's not forget the jack-o-lantern carving, too! This fruit catches Americans' attention.

As it should! This squash is native to North America. Seeds discovered in Mexico are the first evidence of a pumpkin-related seeds dating back to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC.

In Greek, the word pumpkin derives from the word pepon, which means "large melon" or "large melon."