Oyster Day

Oyster Day, observed annually on May 5, puts the spotlight on oysters and their place in coastal foodways. Oysters have long been eaten, grown, and harvested in coastal communities; in New Hampshire, this history stretches back thousands of years, alongside a growing sustainable aquaculture industry. Learn more about the shellfish and the people who cultivate them through New Hampshire Sea Grant’s overview of oyster aquaculture.

The holiday’s creator and origin are not documented in the supplied evidence. Instead, May 5 offers a simple opportunity to appreciate oysters as food, learn about their cultivation, and enjoy them in a favorite preparation.

How to Observe Oyster Day

Celebrate by enjoying an oyster dish at home or ordering oysters from a seafood restaurant. You can also learn more about oyster farming and practice opening fresh oysters with New Hampshire Sea Grant’s oyster-shucking guide. If you prefer to keep things educational, explore how oysters are grown and harvested in your area.

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