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National Sundae Day

Indulge in the sweetest day of the year - National Sundae Day! Create your own sundae with your favorite toppings and flavors!

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November 2026

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

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YEARLY DATENovember 11

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYIce Cream

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to get your sweet tooth ready for National Sundae Day on November 11! The history of this beloved dessert goes all the way back to 1904, when it was created in Ithaca, New York. Since then sundaes have become a classic treat with endless variations and combinations to make them uniquely delicious. Whether you like yours topped with nuts or marshmallows, hot fudge or caramel sauce - there's something special about celebrating this day by enjoying an ice cream sundae!

TIMELINE

National Sundae Day Timeline

Birth of the Sundae

The first ice cream sundae was allegedly created in Two Rivers, Wisconsin by Edward Berners.

Sundaes Go National

Sundaes became popular nationally after the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago.

Birth of the Banana Split

The banana split, a type of ice cream sundae, was invented by David Strickler in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

National Sundae Day Inception

National Sundae Day was first celebrated, encouraging the enjoyment of this classic dessert across the United States.

Sundaes in Popular Culture

Sundaes became even more popular in the 2010s, thanks to food trends, cooking shows, and social media platforms that showcased different variations of the dessert.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Sundae Day

Create a sundae bar

Set up a sundae station with lots of fun toppings like nuts, sprinkles, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Let everyone in the family customize their own sundae.

Go out for ice cream

Take the family to your favorite ice cream shop and get creative with your ice cream orders. Ask them to make you a special sundae that no one else has tried.

HOST

Host a sundae party

Invite your friends over and make it an event. Serve all sorts of different flavors of ice cream, toppings, and syrups so that everyone can create his or her own special sundae.

TRY

Try new recipes

Look up some unique sundae recipes online and try something totally new this year. There are so many delicious combinations to explore.

TAKE

Take photos

Make sure you capture the day by taking lots of photos from every angle. You'll want to remember this day for years to come.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Sundae Day

Sundaes bring people together

Sundaes aren't just delicious - they're also a great way to connect with friends and family. Whether it's over Netflix nights or Sunday brunches, gathering around a big bowl of sundaes will quickly make anyone feel right at home. A simple scoop of ice cream has the power to bring us closer together - now that's something worth celebrating on National Sundae Day!

Sundaes are delicious

Who doesn't love a good sundae? The combination of creamy ice cream topped with rich chocolate syrup, crunchy nuts and sweet maraschino cherries is the perfect way to end any meal. Plus, you can switch up the toppings to customize your sundae however you like!

Sundaes are fun to make

Making sundaes is a great activity for kids of all ages. If you're looking for a fun weekend project, why not gather the family in the kitchen for an afternoon of mixing and matching different ice cream flavors, sauces and toppings? You'll have a blast creating your own signature sundae!