National Ketchup Day

National Ketchup Day celebrates ketchup—also known as catsup—each year on June 5. The tomato-based condiment is made with ingredients including sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, salt, and spices. Its name may derive from the Malay or Chinese words kicap or kichap, meaning fish sauce, and “catsup” remains a spelling sometimes found in the southern United States. Background on the holiday and the condiment.

The holiday’s origins are not well documented. The event data identifies Foodimentary as its organizer from 2013, while other accounts note that the earliest located Foodimentary entry dates to 2016 and question whether its creator was the holiday’s originator. The reason June 5 was chosen has not been established, so National Ketchup Day is best enjoyed as a lighthearted opportunity to appreciate this familiar sauce.

How to Observe National Ketchup Day

Celebrate by enjoying ketchup with a favorite meal or preparing a dish that uses it. Compare “ketchup” and “catsup” on the label, try a different variety, or learn more about the condiment’s history and ingredients. If you like experimenting in the kitchen, make ketchup part of a new recipe—just be sure to have enough for dipping!

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