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National Cookie Day

Friday, December 4, 2026

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National Cookie Day celebrates cookies, a beloved baked treat enjoyed worldwide in countless varieties. From chocolate chip to oatmeal raisin, shortbread to macarons, cookies are a staple of home baking and commercial confectionery.

History

Cookies originated in 7th century Persia, one of the first regions to cultivate sugar. They spread to Europe through the Moorish conquest and became popular as small, portable baked goods. The chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1938 by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, becoming one of the most popular cookie varieties worldwide.

How It's Celebrated

People celebrate by baking cookies at home, sharing them with friends and family, trying new recipes, or visiting bakeries for special treats. Cookie exchanges and decorating parties are popular activities for the day.

Other Years

2021 Sat
04 Dec
2022 Sun
04 Dec
2023 Mon
04 Dec
2024 Wed
04 Dec
2025 Thu
04 Dec
2026 Fri
12/4
2027 Sat
04 Dec
2028 Mon
04 Dec
2029 Tue
04 Dec

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