National Macaroni Day

Next celebratedWednesday, July 7, 2027

Celebrate National Macaroni Day with a delicious twist - try out unique recipes, new flavors, and get creative in the kitchen!

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Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar TeamHave an update or spot an error?

YEARLY DATEJuly 7

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYPasta

INTRO

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate National Macaroni Day on July 7! Who knew macaroni could be so delicious? This classic Italian dish has been around for centuries and is popular all over the world. Legend has it that Marco Polo brought macaroni back to Italy from China in the 13th century, but it wasn't until the late 19th century that it became a popular American dish. So let's get cooking and make some yummy macaroni dishes this July 7!

TIMELINE

National Macaroni Day Timeline

Macaroni Emerges

Macaroni, as we know it, starts to gain popularity in Italy and becomes a staple in Italian cuisine.

U.S. Macaroni Patents

Thomas Jefferson, third U.S. president, secured a patent for the first macaroni machine after an Italian dinner made him fall in love with the food.

Macaroni in America

Due to mass Italian immigration in the 19th century, macaroni and other pasta dishes began gaining popularity in the United States.

Macaroni & Cheese Introduced

Kraft Foods introduced boxed macaroni and cheese during the Great Depression, making the dish accessible and affordable for anyone.

Gourmet Spin

Higher-end variations of mac and cheese, using quality cheese and fresh pasta, began appearing on restaurant menus.

National Macaroni Day

The holiday to celebrate the beloved pasta dish was officially designated to July 7.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Macaroni Day

Make your own macaroni

Making macaroni is not as hard as it seems. Boil water, add the macaroni, stir occasionally and when ready drain and rinse. Now you have the base of your dish.

Go out for macaroni

Head to your favorite Italian restaurant and order some delicious macaroni dishes like mac and cheese or penne ala vodka. You can also find other creative pasta dishes on Yelp.

HOST

Host a macaroni party

Invite friends over for a fun night of creating your own Macaroni dishes. Let everyone make their own version of macaroni salad, bake some mac and cheese, or even do an Iron Chef style challenge!

HAVE

Have a macaroni eating contest

Organize a competition with family and friends to see who can eat the most macaroni in one sitting! To make it more interesting add in different types of sauces and toppings to mix up the flavor.

TAKE

Take a cooking course

Learning how to cook unique and delicious macaroni dishes will give you endless options for celebrating National Macaroni Day every year! Check out your local cooking school for courses on pasta making.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Macaroni Day

It's kid friendly

Kids love macaroni and cheese - and mom and dad don't mind either! Not only is it easy for kids to eat, but the cheesy goodness makes it so enjoyable that even picky eaters won't be able to resist. Plus, making sure everyone gets at least one serving of yummy mac & cheese is yet another reason why National Macaroni Day should be celebrated!

It is convenient

Macaroni and cheese is one of the most convenient meals you can make. All you have to do is boil macaroni noodles, mix in some cheese sauce, and voila! You have a delicious, comforting meal that takes almost no time to make.

It is versatile

Macaroni and cheese can be eaten as a side dish or main course. It can also be customized with different kinds of cheeses, meats, vegetables, or herbs to make it even more flavorful. The possibilities are endless!