National Sandwich Day

Category: Food
National Sandwich Day around the world in 2023
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About National Sandwich Day

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Dates of National Sandwich Day
2024 USANov 3
USA Sun, Nov 3Observances Holiday
2023 USANov 3
USA Fri, Nov 3Observances Holiday
2022 USANov 3
USA Thu, Nov 3Observances Holiday
2021 USANov 3
USA Wed, Nov 3Observances Holiday
2020 USANov 3
USA Tue, Nov 3Observances Holiday
Summary
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sandwich Day

November 3rd is the day to celebrate this foodstuff that borders between a snack and a meal. It is a godsend for kids, parents and working professionals looking for a quick and portable way to stuff the belly daily.

The origin of the sandwich dates back about 300 years. It was popularized in 1700s England by John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, who ordered sliced beef between slices of bread so that he could eat while continuing to play cards. Mantagu named this 'sandwich' after his town in the county of Kent.

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  • Did you know? The UK consumes 11.5 billion sandwiches a year, or 172 per person.
  • Did you know? According to both the British Sandwich Association and the USA’s National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, a hot dog is not a sandwich.

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