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National Chicken Wing Day

Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with friends, family, and delicious wings! Get ready for a day full of fun and tasty treats!

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July 2026

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

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YEARLY DATEJuly 29

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYMeat

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29 with some delicious wings! This special day was first established in the late 1970s by a local chicken wing restaurant in Buffalo, New York. Since then it's grown to become an annual tradition celebrated all over the world. Whether you like them hot and spicy or mild and sweet, there's no better way to enjoy these tasty treats than by throwing a party with your friends and family!

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TIMELINE

National Chicken Wing Day Timeline

Buffalo Wings Invented

Teressa Bellissimo, co-owner of Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, creates the Buffalo wing.

First National Chicken Wing Day

The Mayor of Buffalo, Stan Makowski, proclaims July 29 as National Chicken Wing Day to honor the city's culinary invention.

Ranch Takes Over Blue Cheese

The use of ranch dressing as a dip for chicken wings starts to become more popular than the traditional blue cheese dressing.

Chicken Wing Popularity Grows

Due to the increase in bars and restaurants selling chicken wings, the popularity of Buffalo wings continues to grow across America.

Recession Affects Chicken Wing Prices

During the global economic recession, chicken wings become more expensive than breast meat for the first time as demand outstrips supply.

Online Celebrations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many chicken wing enthusiasts are forced to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day at home, causing a surge in online deliveries of wings.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day

Host a wing-tasting party

Invite your friends and family over for a wing-tasting party. Get a variety of wings from different restaurants or make your own. Have everyone vote on their favorite to see who wins the title of the best wings.

Go out for wings

Take a trip to your favorite wing spot and celebrate National Chicken Wing Day with classic buffalo wings, teriyaki wings, garlic Parmesan wings, or whatever flavor you love!

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Set up a wing eating challenge

Challenge your family and friends to an eating contest where everyone tries to eat as many chicken wings as they can in a certain amount of time! This is sure to be a fun and competitive event.

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Create your own sauce

Mix different ingredients like butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and more until you create the perfect flavor combination for your chicken wings.

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Enter a wing cook off

See if you have what it takes to win a wing cook off! Enter local competitions or even national competitions with your unique recipes and give other competitors a run for their money.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Chicken Wing Day

They come in many flavors

From mild garlic parmesan to spicy hot BBQ, there is sure to be a flavor out there for everyone. So why not switch up the routine and try some new variations on chicken wings next time you want something tasty? You might just discover a new favorite!

Chicken wings are tasty

There's no denying it - chicken wings are delicious! Whether you're eating them straight from the oven, deep fried, covered in buffalo sauce or doused with teriyaki glaze, they're sure to satisfy your taste buds. Plus, their small size makes them a great snack option for when you don't have much time to cook!

They make a great party food

When you're throwing a get-together, chicken wings are always a crowd pleaser. Not only do they provide a tasty snack for hungry guests, but they're also fun to eat and add an extra element of excitement to any gathering!