National Walnut Day

National Walnut Day celebrates the walnut, a versatile tree nut enjoyed as a snack and used in both sweet and savory foods. Walnuts can be eaten raw or toasted, added to salads and baked goods, or used to bring flavor and texture to dishes. The two most common major varieties are the Persian or English walnut and the black walnut. California Walnuts notes that walnuts are among the oldest tree foods known to humans, with evidence of their use dating back to 7,000 B.C.

The holiday’s history is connected to walnut promotion. According to California Walnuts, the Walnut Marketing Board created the first National Walnut Day in June 1949. In 1958, a Senate resolution led to President Dwight D. Eisenhower making May 17 a public holiday. National Walnut Day is observed annually on May 17.

How to Observe National Walnut Day

Celebrate by enjoying walnuts raw, toasted, or added to a favorite salad, baked good, dessert, or savory dish. Try a new walnut recipe, crack open some whole walnuts, or learn more about the history and varieties of this long-enjoyed tree food. You can also explore walnut facts and culinary ideas from California Walnuts.

Exclusive Content

Enjoying Checkiday? It takes a lot of support from fans like you to run a free website. For exclusive content and other perks, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Thank you!

Sponsor

This event does not currently have a sponsor. If you'd like to increase visibility for this event while gaining exposure for yourself or your brand, you can learn more here.

Something Wrong or Missing?

We would love to hear from you! Please contact us using this form.

Observation Notifications

Would you like to be notified before the next observation? Add this event directly to your calendar with this link. You may also sign up here to be told when other notifications are available!