Kimchi Day

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Dates of Kimchi Day
2027 Various Nov 22 South KoreaMon, Nov 22Observances Holiday USAMon, Nov 22Observances Holiday 2026 Various Nov 22 South KoreaSun, Nov 22Observances Holiday USASun, Nov 22Observances Holiday 2025 Various Nov 22 South KoreaSat, Nov 22Observances Holiday USASat, Nov 22Observances Holiday 2024 Various Nov 22 South KoreaFri, Nov 22Observances Holiday USAFri, Nov 22Observances Holiday 2023 Various Nov 22 South KoreaWed, Nov 22Observances Holiday USAWed, Nov 22Observances Holiday
Summary
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kimchi Day.
Where is Kimchi Day observed in 2026?
South KoreaNov 22 USANov 22

Nov. 22 is officially Korea Kimchi Day in the state of California. The California State Assembly passed the measure in August 2021. The day is also a national holiday in Korea.

The date is significant since there are 11 main ingredients in the fermented dish and 22 health benefits including probiotics.

Kimchi, a staple food in Korean cuisine, is a traditional side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish, made with a widely varying selection of seasonings, including gochugaru, spring onions, garlic, ginger, and jeotgal, etc. It is also used in a variety of soups and stews.

It also said kimchi contains probiotics, calcium, and vitamins and boosts bodily immunity.

Kimjang, or the traditional culture and process of preparing kimchi inscribed in 2013 on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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