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National Horchata Day

Celebrate National Horchata Day with friends and family - get creative and make your own unique horchata recipe!

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September 2026

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

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YEARLY DATESeptember 24

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYSoft Drinks

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to celebrate National Horchata Day on Sept. 24! This special day has been around since at least the mid-1990s, and was created to honor the delicious Mexican drink made from rice, almonds and cinnamon. It's a favorite beverage of many cultures all over the world due to its unique flavor profile, creamy texture and refreshing taste.

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TIMELINE

National Horchata Day Timeline

Origin of Horchata

Horchata, originally made from chufa (tigernuts), was first known to be consumed in the Valencia region of Spain.

Horchata in the Americas

With the Spanish conquest, the drink was brought to the Americas. Here, due to the lack of tigernuts, it evolved to be made out of rice.

Horchata's Popularity in Mexico

During the 19th century, horchata became an iconic beverage in Mexico and some parts of Latin America, often consumed with spicy food due to its cooling effect.

Creation of National Horchata Day

National Horchata Day, celebrating this unique and refreshing drink, was officially designated to be on September 24th.

Horchata in Mainstream Culture

The growing popularity of Latin American cuisine globally has made horchata a well-known beverage beyond its original regions, now enjoyed by many around the world.

Horchata Day Celebrations

Every year on September 24th, fans of the drink celebrate National Horchata Day, experimenting with new flavors and taking time to enjoy this traditional beverage.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Horchata Day

Create your own horchata recipe

Experiment with different ingredients and ratios to make your own delicious version of horchata. Try out different types of rice, spices, and sweeteners to perfect a flavor that's all your own.

ORGANIZE

Organize a horchata tasting

Invite friends over for a horchata tasting party. Have each person bring their favorite version of the beverage, whether it's from a local cafe or homemade. Try them all and vote on the best one!

VISIT

Visit a Mexican restaurant

Many Mexican restaurants have horchata on the menu as a traditional drink accompaniment. Treat yourself to a meal at your favorite Mexican restaurant and enjoy some horchata along with it.

MAKE

Make some Horchata ice cream

Bring together two classic flavors by making some horchata ice cream. All you need is your favorite ice cream base, some cinnamon, and your choice of sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave). Enjoy!

HOST

Host a Horchata happy hour

Invite friends over for a Horchata happy hour - provide glasses of the drink and plenty of snacks to go around. Don't forget to play some fun music to get everyone in the mood!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Horchata Day

It's healthy

Horchata is a great way to get your daily dose of calcium and other essential nutrients. It's naturally sweetened with natural health benefits such as being rich in vitamins and minerals, high in dietary fiber, low in cholesterol and fat, and free of gluten and dairy. Plus, it has zero preservatives or artificial flavors!

It's delicious

Horchata is a sweet, creamy beverage made with rice and cinnamon. It is both refreshing and comforting at the same time, and perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. Horchata is also very versatile - it can be served over ice or blended into an icy frappe if you're feeling adventurous!

It's easy to make

Making horchata from scratch doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. All you need are some basic ingredients like milk, sugar, cinnamon, and uncooked rice. Just soak the rice in water overnight, blend everything together in a blender, then stir in some evaporated milk or condensed milk for an extra creamy touch!