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National Bubble Gum Day

Get ready to pop some fun on National Bubble Gum Day - chew, blow bubbles, and create sweet memories!

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February 2027

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

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YEARLY DATEFirst Friday in February

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYCandy

INTRO

Introduction

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Chew on this: National Bubble Gum Day is celebrated on the first Friday in February, an annual event that invites you to revel in the joy of bubble gum! Can you believe that bubble gum dates back to 1928, when a young accountant, Walter Diemer, invented the first-ever bubble gum called Dubble Bubble? You can celebrate this fun and flavorful day by blowing the biggest bubble you can, or exploring the wide variety of bubble gum flavors available worldwide. In a nutshell, National Bubble Gum Day is all about enjoying the sweet, chewy treat that we've all loved since childhood. So get ready to blow some bubbles and make some sweet memories!

TIMELINE

National Bubble Gum Day Timeline

Invention of Bubble Gum

Walter Diemer, an accountant at Fleer Chewing Gum Company, experimented with new gum recipes and invented the first bubble gum, which he called 'Dubble Bubble'.

Introduction of Bazooka Bubble Gum

The Topps Company introduced Bazooka bubble gum with a small comic strip included in the packaging. This became a signature feature of the brand.

Record for Largest Bubble Blown

Susan Montgomery Williams sets the Guinness World Record for the largest bubble gum bubble blown measuring 23 inches in diameter.

National Bubble Gum Day Established

Ruth Spiro, an author, establishes National Bubble Gum Day, which is celebrated every first Friday of February.

Revival of Dubble Bubble

Tootsie Roll Industries released a new version of the original Dubble Bubble gum, bringing back nostalgic memories for many consumers.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Bubble Gum Day

Host a bubble gum blowing contest

Invite family and friends over for a fun and delicious bubble gum blowing contest. Whoever blows the biggest bubble wins a prize! Remember to capture the fun moments with lots of photos.

EXPERIMENT

Experiment with bubble gum flavors

Bubble gum comes in an incredible variety of flavors. Challenge your taste buds by trying as many different types as you can find. Write down your impressions and rate each one from your favorite to your least liked.

CREATE

Create bubble gum art

This might be a bit unconventional, but why not turn chewed bubble gum into a piece of art? Just remember to wash your hands afterward!

COOK

Cook with bubble gum

Experiment with cooking by incorporating bubble gum into your favorite recipes. Bubble gum-infused cupcakes anyone? Or try making your own Bubble Gum ice cream. The possibilities are endless!

DONATE

Donate to a charity

Did you know National Bubble Gum Day was actually created as a fundraising event? In the spirit of the day, consider donating a portion of the day's profits to a charity of your choice.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Bubble Gum Day

It promotes charity and acts of kindness

National Bubble Gum Day was originally created as a fundraising event, so it's a day that not only encourages us to have fun with bubble gum, but also promotes the importance of charity and acts of kindness. It's a sweet way to make the world a nicer place.

Bubble Gum brings fun and joy

Who doesn't love blowing bubbles with their gum? It's a simple pleasure that can bring a lot of joy and laughter. Plus, it's something that both kids and adults can enjoy, making it a fun way to bond with family and friends.

Wide variety of flavors to explore

From classic flavors like mint and watermelon to more adventurous ones like green tea and popcorn, there is a bubble gum flavor for everyone's taste buds. And National Bubble Gum Day gives us the perfect excuse to try them all!