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National S’mores Day

Celebrate National S'mores Day with friends and family - nothing beats sharing gooey, delicious s'mores around a campfire!

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August 2026

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

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YEARLY DATEAugust 10

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYDesserts

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to celebrate National S'mores Day on August 10th! This special day has been celebrated since the early 1900s and is a homage to one of America's favorite desserts. S'mores typically consist of two graham crackers, marshmallow, and chocolate. But now you can find different variations all over the world ranging from strawberry s'more cupcakes to peanut butter s'more pies. No matter how you eat them, National S’mores Day is the perfect time for everyone to come together and enjoy this sweet treat!

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TIMELINE

National S’mores Day Timeline

S'mores Invention

The first published recipe of s'mores appeared in a 1927 Girl Scouts guidebook entitled "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts."

S'mores in Pop Culture

The classic s'mores recipe became officially recognized in popular American culture, being featured in the movie "The Sandlot."

S'mores Commercialization

Commercially prepared s'mores began making their debut on supermarket shelves across America during the 80's.

National S’mores Day Establishment

National S’mores Day was firmly established as a cultural holiday and celebration of the beloved treat.

Innovative S’mores Recipes

Creative variations of the classic s'mores soar in popularity, including s'mores cupcakes, s'mores dip, and s'mores pizza, among others.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National S’mores Day

Make your own s'mores

All you need is some graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars. Toast the marshmallows over a fire and make your own s'mores.

BAKE

Bake s'mores cupcakes

If you don't have access to a campfire, then why not try baking s'mores cupcakes? You'll get all the deliciousness of s'mores without having to light a fire.

MAKE

Make s'mores ice cream

Looking for something cold and sweet? Take your favorite ice cream flavor and add crushed graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips for an amazing treat!

TRY

Try s'mores dip

S'mores dip is easy to prepare and requires only few ingredients like melted chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham crackers. Heat up the ingredients in a skillet or oven, then get dipping with graham crackers or cookies.

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Get creative with toppings

If you want to get creative with your s'mores, try adding some unique toppings like banana slices or Nutella for an extra special treat.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National S’mores Day

A fun outdoor activity

Making s'mores isn't just about the eating - it's an entire experience! Sitting around the fire telling stories and roasting marshmallows is part of the joy. It's a great way to spend quality time with friends and family while enjoying some delicious treats!

The classic treat

S'mores will always be a classic favorite no matter what age you are. The combination of sweet marshmallows, rich chocolate and crunchy graham crackers is simply irresistible. Plus, with the ability to customize your s'more with fun ingredients like peanut butter or caramel sauce, they're sure to bring a smile to everyone's face!

No special equipment required

What makes s'mores even better is that all you need to make them is a campfire - you don't need any specialized equipment or tools. They also don't require a lot of time or effort to make, so if you just want a quick sweet treat, it's easy to whip up in no time!