Date
Monday
Jul

July 7

National Macaroni Day

Celebrate National Macaroni Day with a delicious twist - try out unique recipes, new flavors, and get creative in the kitchen!

Yearly Date
July 7
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate National Macaroni Day on July 7! Who knew macaroni could be so delicious? This classic Italian dish has been around for centuries and is popular all over the world. Legend has it that Marco Polo brought macaroni back to Italy from China in the 13th century, but it wasn't until the late 19th century that it became a popular American dish. So let's get cooking and make some yummy macaroni dishes this July 7!

National Macaroni Day Timeline

15th Century
Macaroni Emerges
Macaroni, as we know it, starts to gain popularity in Italy and becomes a staple in Italian cuisine.
1793
U.S. Macaroni Patents
Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. president, secured a patent for the first macaroni machine after an Italian dinner made him fall in love with the food.
1800s
Macaroni in America
Due to mass Italian immigration in the 19th century, macaroni and other pasta dishes began gaining popularity in the United States.
1937
Macaroni & Cheese Introduced
Kraft Foods introduced boxed macaroni and cheese during the Great Depression, making the dish accessible and affordable for anyone.
1980s
Gourmet Spin
Higher-end variations of mac and cheese, using quality cheese and fresh pasta, began appearing on restaurant menus.
2000s
National Macaroni Day
The holiday to celebrate the beloved pasta dish was officially designated to July 7.

How to Celebrate National Macaroni Day

1

Make your own macaroni

Making macaroni is not as hard as it seems. Boil water, add the macaroni, stir occasionally and when ready drain and rinse. Now you have the base of your dish.

2

Go out for macaroni

Head to your favorite Italian restaurant and order some delicious macaroni dishes like mac and cheese or penne ala vodka. You can also find other creative pasta dishes on Yelp.

3

Host a macaroni party

Invite friends over for a fun night of creating your own Macaroni dishes. Let everyone make their own version of macaroni salad, bake some mac and cheese, or even do an Iron Chef style challenge!

4

Have a macaroni eating contest

Organize a competition with family and friends to see who can eat the most macaroni in one sitting! To make it more interesting add in different types of sauces and toppings to mix up the flavor.

5

Take a cooking course

Learning how to cook unique and delicious macaroni dishes will give you endless options for celebrating National Macaroni Day every year! Check out your local cooking school for courses on pasta making.

Why We Love National Macaroni Day

A

It is convenient

Macaroni and cheese is one of the most convenient meals you can make. All you have to do is boil macaroni noodles, mix in some cheese sauce, and voila! You have a delicious, comforting meal that takes almost no time to make.

B

It is versatile

Macaroni and cheese can be eaten as a side dish or main course. It can also be customized with different kinds of cheeses, meats, vegetables, or herbs to make it even more flavorful. The possibilities are endless!

C

It's kid friendly

Kids love macaroni and cheese - and mom and dad don't mind either! Not only is it easy for kids to eat, but the cheesy goodness makes it so enjoyable that even picky eaters won't be able to resist. Plus, making sure everyone gets at least one serving of yummy mac & cheese is yet another reason why National Macaroni Day should be celebrated!

National Macaroni Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jul 6
Thursday
2024
Jul 6
Saturday
2025
Jul 6
Sunday
2026
Jul 6
Monday
2027
Jul 6
Tuesday