Pistachio basics
National Pistachio Day: When It Is & How to Celebrate
February 26 every year. What the day is about, and delicious ways to mark it with pistachio milk, coffee and desserts.
Quick answer
National Pistachio Day is celebrated on February 26 each year, an informal US food holiday marking the pistachio. There's no official origin; it's simply an excuse to enjoy pistachios any way you like, from snacking to making pistachio milk, a pistachio latte, or a pistachio dessert.
National Pistachio Day falls on February 26 each year: an informal US food holiday celebrating the pistachio. There's no official origin story; it's simply a fun excuse to enjoy the green nut in all its forms.
Ways to celebrate
- Make pistachio milk from scratch, a ten-minute project.
- Brew a pistachio coffee or latte.
- Bake a pistachio dessert: cannoli or a simple cake.
- Try a tub of pistachio gelato if you'd rather keep it easy.
A little context
The pistachio's popularity has only grown with products like pistachio milk and creamer joining the classic snack and dessert uses. If the day sparks your curiosity, read what is a pistachio and the pistachio plant.
Whatever you make, February 26 is the day to go a little pistachio-heavy.