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National Greasy Foods Day

Grease up your day with National Greasy Foods Day - indulge in delicious fried treats and savory snacks to make your day extra yummy!

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October 2026

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

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YEARLY DATEOctober 25

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYDining

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Greasy Foods Day on October 25 by indulging in your favorite fried foods! This holiday began in the early 2000s to honor all of our greasy favorites, from french fries and onion rings to chicken fingers and doughnuts. It's a great time for family, friends, or just yourself to come together over food that is both delicious and oh-so-bad for you.

TIMELINE

National Greasy Foods Day Timeline

The Art of Deep-Frying

Culinary methods of deep-frying foods become more popular during this era, resulting in the birth of many greasy food favorites.

Invention of Doughnuts

American Hanson Gregory claims to have invented the ring-shaped doughnut during a sea voyage, a greasy snack that will become a worldwide favorite.

First Fast Food Chain

White Castle, the first fast food chain, was founded in Wichita, Kansas, popularizing greasy food like hamburgers and fries for quick meals.

Birth of KFC

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, leading to the global popularity of fried chicken, a beloved greasy food item.

Rise in Food Holidays

The early 2000s saw a surge in food-related holidays, culminating in the establishment of National Greasy Foods Day to celebrate all things fried and greasy.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Greasy Foods Day

Fry up some food

Try your hand at deep frying! Get some potatoes, onions, and peppers, cut them into slices or chunks, and get ready to fry. You can even make up batches of fried chicken wings and fries.

GRILL

Grill some burgers

Fire up the grill and make some delicious greasy burgers with all the fixin's. Sprinkle some cheese on top and let it melt down to give the burger that extra grease.

MAKE

Make a pizza

Construct your own greasy masterpiece with a homemade pizza. Add pepperoni, sausage, bacon, olives, onions and whatever else your heart desires for a cheesy, greasy treat.

BAKE

Bake some french fries

Slice potatoes into thin strips and bake in the oven until golden brown. Drizzle with oil before baking for an extra crunchy side dish.

HAVE

Have a fried breakfast

Start the day off right with a greasy breakfast! Fry up eggs sunny side up, bacon strips, sausage patties, toast, pancakes and hashbrowns for a classic greasy meal.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Greasy Foods Day

Greasy food is comforting

Let's face it - sometimes we all need a bit of comfort food after a stressful day. Greasy snacks can provide that much needed boost of energy to get through the day, as well as bring back memories of warm, cozy childhood dinners spent with family around the dinner table.

Greasy foods are delicious

From french fries and burgers to mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders, greasy foods are definitely one of the most delicious types of food out there. The crunchy texture, savory flavor and greasy goodness makes it hard to resist indulging in these indulgent treats!

Greasy food pairs perfectly with beer

Nothing goes better together than a cold beer and some greasy grub. Whether you're chilling at home or enjoying a night out at the bar, greasy snacks will hit the spot when you need something salty and satisfying.