National Escargot Day

Category: Food
National Escargot Day in USA in 2026
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About National Escargot Day

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Dates of National Escargot Day
2026 USA Sunday, May 24thNational Escargot Day
2025 USA Saturday, May 24thNational Escargot Day
2024 USA Friday, May 24thNational Escargot Day
2023 USA Wednesday, May 24thNational Escargot Day
2022 USA Tuesday, May 24thNational Escargot Day
Summary
Escargot is a French word for an edible snail, usually prepared as an appetizer or entree.

Snails have been eaten as food since at least ancient Roman times. Apicius, the author of the oldest surviving cookbook (1st century B.C – 2 century A.D.) has a recipe for snails in his cookbook.

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