International Eat an Apple Day

International Eat an Apple Day encourages people to eat an apple and make the fruit part of a regular habit. It is observed on the third Saturday in September, and its straightforward message is reflected in the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The modern wording of that proverb was coined in 1913, following an 1866 version that advised eating an apple before bed.Source 1

Apples are believed to have originated in Central Asia, near the Tien Shan mountain range in present-day Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Traders along the Silk Road helped spread them to Europe, and European colonists later brought them to America. Apples have since appeared in poetry, painting, folklore, and mythology, including stories of magical or immortalizing apples. Despite the holiday’s recurring date, its founder and origin have not been documented.Source 10

How to Observe International Eat an Apple Day

Celebrate by eating an apple—try a variety you have not had before, or enjoy it with honey or peanut butter. You can also make an apple-based dish, such as apple pie, applesauce, or a savory meal with apples, and encourage someone else to join you. If you have access to an orchard, visit one to learn how apples are grown and harvested.Source 10

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