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National Apple Strudel Day

Celebrate National Apple Strudel Day with a delicious homemade dessert - bake up something special for the ones you love!

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June 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJune 17

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYDesserts

INTRO

Introduction

PHOTO

Get ready to celebrate National Apple Strudel Day on June 17 by indulging in this delicious dessert! Apple strudel has been around for centuries and is a popular treat throughout Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland and other Central European countries. It's made with layers of delicate dough filled with apples or other sweet fruits such as cherries or plums. Whether you make it yourself or buy it from a bakery, apple strudel is sure to be the star of your celebration!

TIMELINE

National Apple Strudel Day Timeline

Invention of Strudel

The strudel, a pastry with a filling wrapped in a thin layer of dough, was first documented in Austria.

First Printed Strudel Recipe

The first printed recipe for apple strudel appears in a cookbook in Austria, signaling its growing popularity in Central Europe.

Strudel Gains Popularity

Throughout the 19th century, apple strudel becomes a popular dessert in homes and bakeries across Austria, Germany, and Hungary.

Strudel Reaches America

Due to the migration of Central Europeans to America, apple strudel became popular in the United States during the 1950s.

National Apple Strudel Day

The food holiday National Apple Strudel Day is established, encouraging people to celebrate on June 17 by enjoying this traditional dessert.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Apple Strudel Day

Bake your own strudel

Making strudel is a fun and creative way to celebrate National Apple Strudel Day. Making the dough is easy, and you can use store-bought puff pastry or make your own. Once you have the dough ready, fill it with apples and a mix of cinnamon and sugar, then bake it in the oven.

Go out for strudel

If baking isn't your thing, why not go out for strudel? Search for Apple Strudel on Yelp and find a restaurant near you that serves it. You can try traditional German apple strudel or something more creative like cranberry strudel.

HOST

Host an apple strudel party

Invite your friends over for an apple strudel party! You can make one big strudel to share, or everyone can make their own individual mini-strudels. Serve coffee or tea with the strudels and have a great time.

Go apple picking

Go apple picking at a local farm or orchard and pick up some fresh apples for your strudel. Picking the apples yourself will make the experience even more special.

VISIT

Visit an apple festival

Check out your local area for an apple festival in honor of National Apple Strudel Day. Many towns host festivals in late summer/early fall featuring all things apples including pie eating contests, live music, games, and of course, lots of yummy food featuring apples.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Apple Strudel Day

Apple Strudel is easy to make

Believe it or not, apple strudel is surprisingly simple to make - all you need is some basic ingredients like flour, butter and apples! Plus, making your own strudel allows you to customize it with different flavors and toppings that you love. So grab your rolling pin and start baking your very own homemade apple strudel!

Apple Strudel is delicious

With its buttery caramelized apples and flaky crust, there's nothing quite like apple strudel. It's a classic pastry that can be enjoyed any time of day as a decadent breakfast, snack or dessert. And with its sweet apple filling and cinnamon spices, it always satisfies your craving for something comforting and delicious!

Apple Strudel is versatile

Classic strudels are traditionally made with apples, but they can also be filled with other fruit such as cherries, blueberries or peaches. If you're feeling adventurous why not try adding nuts or chocolate chips to the mix? The possibilities are endless!.