International Bacon Day falls on the Saturday before Labor Day, and this year it lands on September 6, 2025.
When Is International Bacon Day 2025?
What began in 2004 with grad students at the University of Colorado and Bucknell became a worldwide bacon-love fest.
Bacon Day Origin Unveiled
That irresistible blend of salty, smoky, and crunchy has made bacon the go-to flavor for every season
That irresistible blend of salty, smoky, and crunchy has made bacon the go-to flavor for every season
What’s So Special About Bacon
Americans consume a staggering 5.6 billion pounds of bacon annually, which averages to 18 lbs per person!
18 pounds a year, your bacon obsession quantified.
From pork belly to Canadian bacon, pancetta, guanciale, and even turkey or plant-based versions, bacon adapts across cultures.
Bacon Goes Global with Pork Plant and Turkey Versions
Throw a bacon brunch, host a bacon-tasting board, make a Bacon and Boozy Brunch Bash, or film a #BaconChallenge video; these crowd-pleaser ideas are social media gold.
Bacon Party Ideas That Will Break the Internet
Pair crispy bacon with tender asparagus for a snack that balances health and indulgence. It is a wonderful and delicious combination.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Is the Healthy Indulgence
Roll it in brown sugar, bake till caramelized candied bacon is the snack that blurs the line between dessert and crave.
Candied Bacon Is the Sweet, Salty Snack You Need
Juicy pineapple wrapped in bacon is the kind of sweet-savory combo that has “viral appetizer” written all over it.
Next, Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Is Your New Party Hit
Wrap filet mignon in bacon and you’ve got an indulgent dish without being fussy, a luxury meal made simple.
Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Feels Like Pure Luxury
From bacon-infused morning cocktails to bacon latte art, bacon-themed brunches are TikTok’s latest foodie sensation.
Bacon Brunch Trends Are Taking Over TikTok
Celebrate Bacon Day Because Crispy Is Always Better!