March 26

National Spinach Day

Celebrate National Spinach Day with a delicious spinach dish - try our top recipes for an amazing veggie meal your whole family will love!

Yearly Date
March 26
Type
Day

Introduction

On March 26th, get ready to celebrate National Spinach Day! A nutrient-packed vegetable with a long history, spinach was first cultivated in Persia over 2000 years ago and has been enjoyed by people all around the world ever since. It's a great source of vitamins and minerals and can be prepared in many different ways – from baked into casseroles to chopped into salads.

National Spinach Day Timeline

330 BC
Spinach Inception from Persia
Spinach was first cultivated in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) around this time.
600 AD
Chinese Introduction to Spinach
Spinach was introduced to China where it’s named "Persian vegetable".
1300s
Spinach Arrives in Europe
Spinach made its way to Europe through moors to Spain around this time.
1806
Spinach in American Cookery
Spinach was mentioned in the first known American cookbook, "American Cookery" by Amelia Simmons.
1929
Popeye's Spinach Power
The popular comic strip, Popeye, helped popularize spinach, demonstrating the vegetable's strength-boosting properties.

How to Celebrate National Spinach Day

1

Create a spinach dish

Spinach is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Try making a spinach lasagna, spinach quiche, or a spinach salad.

2

Visit a spinach farm

Take a tour of a local farm and learn more about how spinach is grown. Learn more about the sustainability of the spinach industry and how it helps the environment.

3

Hold a cooking competition

Gather your friends together and host a cooking competition featuring dishes made with spinach. Have everyone vote on their favorite dish and award prizes for the winner.

4

Plant spinach

Plant some spinach in your garden and take care of it as it grows. Enjoy watching the plant grow and harvesting your own homegrown spinach to use in recipes.

5

Have a spinach party

Gather your friends and family together for a special Spinach Day celebration. Make some delicious spinach dishes, play games, and enjoy each other’s company.

Why We Love National Spinach Day

A

Spinach is packed with nutrients

Spinach is one of the most nutritious vegetables around, and when it's cooked it releases even more nutrients. It's loaded with vitamins A, C, K and folate, as well as minerals such as iron and calcium. Eating spinach on a regular basis can help support your bone health and boost your immune system!

B

It tastes delicious

Although it may not be everyone's favorite food, there's no denying that spinach has its own unique flavor that's incredibly delicious. From sautéed to steamed or boiled; raw in salads; or added to omelets or sandwiches - whatever way you cook it, spinach is sure to add an earthy flavor to any dish.

National Spinach Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Mar 25
Saturday
2024
Mar 25
Monday
2025
Mar 25
Tuesday
2026
Mar 25
Wednesday
2027
Mar 25
Thursday