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National Frappe Day

Food and Beverage observance on October 7 to recognize frappe drinks and encourage their preparation and consumption.

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October 2026

Last updated February 11, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEOctober 7

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYCoffee

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to get in the celebratory mood and enjoy National Frappe Day on Oct. 7! This special day is all about celebrating one of the most popular drinks around - frappes! It dates back to 1952, when a Greek coffee shop owner created the first frappe by mixing instant coffee with cold water and ice cubes. Since then, it has become an international favorite enjoyed by millions of people around the world.

TIMELINE

National Frappe Day Timeline

Invention of the Frappe

The first frappe was created in Greece by mixing instant coffee with cold water and ice cubes.

Frappe Gains Popularity

The frappe became widely known and began to gain popularity in Europe and America during the 1970s.

Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino

Starbucks introduced its own version of the frappe, called the Coffee Frappuccino, to its menu in 1995.

Frappe Variations Introduced

Starbucks expanded its Frappuccino line to include various flavors, setting a trend for other coffee shops to follow.

Customizable Frappuccinos

Starbucks launched a campaign allowing customers to create and vote on new Frappuccino flavors, further popularizing the drink.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Frappe Day

Host a Frappe Tasting

Gather your friends and family together for a frappe tasting. Ask everyone to bring their favorite frappe ingredient and then mix and match to create the ultimate frappes. Don't forget to have some delicious snacks on hand!

CREATE

Create a Frappe Bar

Set up an area in your home with all the ingredients needed for making frappes, such as coffee, milk, ice cream, flavored syrups, and whipped cream. Then let your guests get creative and make their own unique frappes.

THROW

Throw a Frappe Party

Invite friends over to celebrate National Frappe Day with a party. Ask everyone to bring their favorite frappe ingredients, set up a frappe bar, and let the fun begin! Don't forget to have plenty of napkins on hand.

MAKE

Make Frappuccino Cupcakes

Surprise your friends by making special cupcakes that taste like a frappuccino! Start with a basic vanilla cake recipe but add espresso powder to the batter for an extra kick. Then top them off with frosting flavored with coffee extract or syrup.

ENJOY

Enjoy an Outdoor Frappe Picnic

Pack up a picnic basket with all the fixings for making iced frappes—coffee, milk, ice cream, syrups, and more—and head outdoors. Enjoy your delicious creations while taking in some fresh air and sunshine.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Frappe Day

Frappes make great gifts

You don't have to go out for a fancy dinner to show someone you care - just grab some frappuccinos! They make great gifts for friends, family, coworkers or even strangers on the street. Plus, they're so easy to find (and affordable!) that giving them away won't break the bank.

Frappes are delicious

Frappuccinos are an icy, blended beverage that's popular with both kids and adults alike. The combination of coffee, ice cream, creamy milk and a variety of sweet syrups and toppings creates a tasty treat that is perfect for a hot summer day or as a pick-me-up after a long day.

Frappes can be customized

The great thing about frappuccinos is that you can customize them to your heart's content! Whether you prefer coffee or tea, almond milk or skim milk - anything goes! You can also choose from different kinds of syrup and toppings to add the perfect touch.