National Vinegar Month
Observed
the month of May (since 2008)
Dates
May 1st, 2024 to May 31st, 2024
May 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2025
May 1st, 2026 to May 31st, 2026
May 1st, 2027 to May 31st, 2027
May 1st, 2028 to May 31st, 2028
Founded by
The Vinegar Institute in 2007
Tags
Food & Drink
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National Vinegar Month is observed each May to highlight the different ways vinegar can be used. The Vinegar Institute, an international trade association representing vinegar manufacturers and bottlers, is listed as the event’s organizer in 2007, with the observance dating to 2008.
Vinegars can serve different culinary and household purposes. According to the Vinegar Institute’s overview, wine vinegars work well in sauces and marinades, balsamic vinegar adds flavor to salads, and vinegar is commonly used for pickling. Malt vinegar is associated with fish and chips and can also be used for pickling, while white distilled vinegar has garden and cleaning uses.
How to Observe National Vinegar Month
Celebrate by exploring the different varieties of vinegar. Use wine vinegar in a sauce or marinade, add balsamic vinegar to a salad, or try pickling cucumbers with vinegar. You can also learn about household uses for white distilled vinegar through the Vinegar Institute’s tips.


