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NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY

When is National Ice Cream Day in 2023?

National Ice Cream Day in 2023 is on the Sunday, 16th of Jul (7/16/2023).

National Ice Cream Day is on the 197th day of 2023. There are 168 days left in the year.

National Ice Cream Day Facts

  • Date: Jul 16, 2023
  • Fun
  • Also Called: Ice Cream Day
  • Celebrations: Partying, Cooking
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National Ice Cream Day is one of the most famous food holidays in the United States. Celebrated the third Sunday in July, the day is fun of merry as people with a sweet tooth enjoy their bowl, cup or cone filled with ice cream. National Ice Cream Day has been observed since 1984 after its official proclamation by President Ronald Reagan.

History of National Ice Cream

Ice cream has such a long history, and several theories have been founded to explain the origin of this refreshing dessert.

The first theory suggests that Ice Cream was an early Chinese invention. The theory argues that the Chinese and Mongols used ice cream as dessert and treats. These ancient men supposedly made ice cream by freezing a mixture of milk, honey, and flavors during winter.

Other theorists believe that the Romans did invent ice cream. They would mix snow with honey and fruits to make the treat. As years went by, they refined this by adding milk and sugar which was left in the snow to freeze.

Historians also claim that ice cream was a food reserved for the rich and the noble during the ages of civilization. Considering that refrigeration was not available, ice cream was only served during special occasions. Today, however, anyone can make ice cream at home thanks to the development of refrigeration technology.

Quaker colonists brought ice cream to the US after they came with ice cream recipes. During this period, it was only served to the elite class and the nobles. Ice cream stores however opened countrywide in the 19th century, and the middle-class people started enjoying the sweet treat. It has since become a typical American dessert.

On July 9th, 1984, President Reagan declared July the National Ice Cream Month and July 15th the National Ice Cream Day. The Ice cream industry however revised the date to the third Sunday in July.

How to Celebrate National Ice Cream day

Like any other food holiday, the list of ‘to do’ things on the National Ice Cream Day is never short.

The public celebration is to eat ice cream. Use this day as an excuse to spoil your family with their favorite flavors of ice cream. Visit your favorite parlor and enjoy some ice cream dessert with friends and family. Most confectionaries will be running irresistible National Ice Cream Day offers. So, be sure to grab the opportunity as it lasts.

If you love homemade ice cream, then attempt President Jefferson vanilla ice cream. Use the recipe curated by the president’s own hands after which you can display your ice cream online. When making the ice cream, you can add unique toppings such as shredded coconut and Granola.

If you are lactose intolerant, try out rice dream organic Vanilla and Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey.

Remember to share pictures of you eating ice cream on social media using the hashtag #NationalIcecreamDay.

Why Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Well, ice cream has acquired the national dessert status which is more than enough reasons to have a special day to celebrate it. This day also brings all ice cream lovers together, poor or rich regardless of religion and race. It is a symbol of unity.

The Month of July can get pretty hot and therefore, ice cream is the ultimate answer to help reduce the effects of summer heat.

National Ice Cream Day Fun Facts

- The tallest ice cream ever made was 2.81 Meters (9ft 2.62 in). Andrea Andriquetti and Mirco Della Vecchia made it.

- 10% of US milk goes to Ice cream production.

- An average American consumes 22 pounds of Ice cream annually.

- During World War II, ice cream was rationed to the public and given to the troops to boost their morale.

National Ice Cream Day Observances

DAY
DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Sun
  • Jul 17, 2022
  • Sun
  • Jul 16, 2023

List of National and Regional Public Holidays of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 01, 2023Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 02, 2023Jan 02New Year's Day Holiday
MondayMonJan 16, 2023Jan 16M L King Day
MondayMonFeb 20, 2023Feb 20Presidents' Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07Good Friday
SundaySunApr 09, 2023Apr 09Easter Sunday
MondayMonMay 29, 2023May 29Memorial Day
MondayMonJun 19, 2023Jun 19Juneteenth
TuesdayTueJul 04, 2023Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 04, 2023Sep 04Labor Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Columbus Day
SaturdaySatNov 11, 2023Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 23, 2023Nov 23Thanksgiving Day
MondayMonDec 25, 2023Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayThuJan 12, 2023Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
ThursdayThuJan 19, 2023Jan 19National Popcorn Day
WednesdayWedFeb 01, 2023Feb 01National Signing Day
ThursdayThuFeb 02, 2023Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 03, 2023Feb 03National Wear Red Day
ThursdayThuFeb 09, 2023Feb 09National Pizza Day
MondayMonFeb 13, 2023Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 14, 2023Feb 14Valentine's Day
WednesdayWedFeb 15, 2023Feb 15National Bagel Day
SaturdaySatFeb 18, 2023Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
TuesdayTueFeb 21, 2023Feb 21National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 22, 2023Feb 22National Margarita Day
FridayFriMar 03, 2023Mar 03National Employee Appreciation Day
TuesdayTueMar 07, 2023Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 12, 2023Mar 12Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 13, 2023Mar 13National Napping Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Walkout Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Pi Day
MondayMonMar 20, 2023Mar 20National Proposal Day
ThursdayThuMar 23, 2023Mar 23National Puppy Day
ThursdayThuMar 30, 2023Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 05, 2023Apr 05National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 06, 2023Apr 06National Burrito Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07National Beer Day
TuesdayTueApr 11, 2023Apr 11National Pet Day
WednesdayWedApr 12, 2023Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 04, 2023May 04National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 14, 2023May 14Mother's Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Towel Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 02, 2023Jun 02National Donut Day
ThursdayThuJun 08, 2023Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 18, 2023Jun 18Father's Day
WednesdayWedJun 21, 2023Jun 21National Selfie Day
ThursdayThuJun 22, 2023Jun 22National Kissing Day
ThursdayThuJul 13, 2023Jul 13National French Fry Day
FridayFriJul 14, 2023Jul 14National Nude Day
SundaySunJul 16, 2023Jul 16National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 19, 2023Jul 19National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 23, 2023Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
MondayMonJul 24, 2023Jul 24National Tequila Day
SaturdaySatJul 29, 2023Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
TuesdayTueAug 01, 2023Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 06, 2023Aug 06National Sister Day
MondayMonSep 18, 2023Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
TuesdayTueOct 03, 2023Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Vodka Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Taco Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 21, 2023Oct 21Sweetest Day
SundaySunOct 29, 2023Oct 29National Cat Day
TuesdayTueOct 31, 2023Oct 31Halloween
FridayFriNov 03, 2023Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Black Friday
MondayMonNov 27, 2023Nov 27Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 02, 2023Dec 02Candle Day
SaturdaySatDec 09, 2023Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 15, 2023Dec 15National Ugly Sweater day