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National French Toast Day

Celebrate National French Toast Day with a delicious breakfast - whip up your favorite recipe and enjoy the sweet flavors of this classic dish!

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November 2026

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

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YEARLY DATENovember 28

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYBreakfast

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to celebrate National French Toast Day on November 28! This delicious breakfast dish dates back hundreds of years, with recipes found as early as the 14th century in England. Over time, the recipe has been adapted and changed to create a variety of different types of french toast dishes. Whether you like it plain or topped with syrup and fruit, it's sure to be a tasty way to start off your day!

TIMELINE

National French Toast Day Timeline

Early French Toast Recipes

French Toast, then known as "poor knight's pudding," was first recorded in a cookbook in England.

French Adaptation and Name Origin

The dish gains popularity in France under the name "pain perdu" or "lost bread," being commonly made with stale bread.

Arrival to America

French immigrants bring the popular dish to America where it becomes commonly known as "French Toast".

French Toast in American Diners

French Toast becomes a staple item on diner and breakfast restaurant menus across the United States.

National French Toast Day

National French Toast Day is first observed as a day to celebrate the breakfast classic and its history.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National French Toast Day

Make your own french toast

Making french toast is a great way to celebrate National French Toast Day. Just grab some bread, eggs, milk, and cinnamon and you're ready to get cooking.

Go out for french toast

Try out your favorite breakfast spot for the best french toast in town. Some restaurants even offer special french toast dishes just for the day.

THROW

Throw a french toast themed party

Invite your friends over and have them bring their favorite french toast toppings and syrups, or prepare an array of different types of french toast that everyone can try!

EAT

Eat french toast for dinner

Think outside the box and turn breakfast into dinner by making savory french toasts such as chorizo and cheese, spinach and feta, or even bacon and eggs.

TRY

Try new recipes

Be adventurous and try out a recipe you've never made before. From stuffed french toast to dutch babies, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National French Toast Day

French toast can be customized

The great thing about French toast is that you can customize it however you like. Experiment with different spices and extracts to create your own unique flavor combinations. You can also use different breads such as brioche, cinnamon raisin or challah for an extra special touch!

French toast is delicious

There's no denying that French toast is absolutely delicious. It has a distinctive sweetness and the perfect amount of custardy goodness. Whether you top it with butter, syrup or fresh fruit, it always makes for an amazing breakfast treat!

French toast is easy to make

Making French toast doesn't require any special cooking skills or equipment, so it's an easy breakfast option even if you're short on time. All you need are a few basic ingredients like eggs, milk and bread, and you can have your French toast ready in just minutes!

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