About National Escargot Day

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Dates of National Escargot Day

2027 USA Monday, May 24thNational 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

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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