On what date is National Lasagna Day celebrated in the US?

In the United States, National Lasagna Day is celebrated on July 29. It is an unofficial food observance rather than a federal holiday, so people typically mark it by cooking, sharing, or ordering lasagna.

The date belongs to the broader tradition of themed food days that circulate through calendars, restaurants, schools, and social media. Unlike federally designated holidays, National Lasagna Day has no single official government proclamation or universally documented founder. Its exact origin is unclear, but July 29 is the date consistently associated with the observance.

Lasagna itself has a much older history than the modern holiday. Written references to lasagne appear in medieval Italy, including a 1282 reference connected with Bologna. Today, the dish encompasses several traditions, from Emilia-Romagna’s ragù-and-béchamel lasagne alla Bolognese to versions influenced by southern Italian and Italian-American cooking.

Garfield’s famous love of lasagna has also helped keep the dish prominent in popular culture. The holiday is therefore often treated as a playful excuse to enjoy the comic cat’s favorite food.