- Categories:
- Food & Beverage
- Tags:
- AppreciationFoodWork
- Where:
- United States
- Date change rule:
- Every August 28
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- 🍘
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day invites you to break the rules and enjoy your favorite crunchy snacks right at your desk every August 28. This quirky observance celebrates the humble cracker in all its crumbly glory, encouraging a moment of carefree indulgence during your workday. Grab a sleeve, pick your favorite topping, and don’t worry about the mess — a quick dust-off is all it takes to join the fun. Share your crumbly creations online!
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History of Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
Crackers are a staple snack in almost every household and can even be easily found in an office pantry. They are cheap, nutritious, delicious, and enough to satiate those hunger pangs. How often have you caught yourself lazily snacking on crackers at work while being engrossed in typing away at your keyboard? When we do that we do not even realize that we are unintentionally dropping crumbs into our keyboards. But Crackers Over The Keyboard Day allows you to do that while giving you a guilt-free pass.
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day is the brainchild of perennial holiday creators Thomas and Ruth Roy. Their idea behind creating this quirky holiday was to show that you are still a free thinker by eating crackers at work right over your keyboard. Tom is an actor and a talk show host while his wife works as a college administrator, actress, and is even a business owner. Crackers Over The Keyboard Day is another feather added to their hat.
You don’t have to limit yourself to eating just crackers over your keyboard on this holiday. You can even grab a cookie and get in on the fun this day has to offer. You can even take it a step further by experimenting with tasty cracker snacks by mixing and matching seasonings and dips on them. The goal is to be a free thinker and today is the day to shine. So don’t wait any longer and be ready to celebrate this day and encourage your friends and family to celebrate as well.
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day timeline
John Pearson makes the first cracker in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Josiah Bent accidentally burns a batch of what we now call crackers and the crackling sound made gave it its name.
Cheese and crackers become a staple on the menus of many American restaurants.
The National Biscuit Company introduces its first cracker brand via crossword clue.
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day FAQs
When is Crackers Over The Keyboard Day?
Crackers Over The Keyboard Day 2026 falls on Friday, August 28, inviting you to enjoy your favorite crunchy snacks right at your desk before the weekend begins.
What are the most popular crackers in the US?
While preferences vary, iconic brands like Ritz, Triscuit, and Cheez-It consistently rank among the top-selling crackers in the U.S., known for their versatility and widespread appeal. These staples are often found in lunchboxes and desk drawers alike.
How many types of crackers are there?
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of cracker varieties worldwide, ranging from simple water crackers to elaborate gourmet options. The sheer diversity reflects different cultures, ingredients, and culinary uses, ensuring a cracker for every taste and occasion.
Is eating over your keyboard bad?
Generally, eating over your keyboard is discouraged due to hygiene concerns and the risk of crumbs or spills damaging electronics. However, Crackers Over The Keyboard Day offers a playful, one-day exception to this rule, encouraging a little indulgence with a plan for cleanup.
How To Celebrate Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
Clean out your keyboard
We all are guilty of eating crackers over the keyboard or any other food that makes crumbs. On Crackers over the keyboard day, clean out that messy keyboard. Just turn it around upside down and shake it till stuff stops falling out. You’ll be surprised to see how much dirt your keyboard has collected over time.
Eat crackers over your keyboard
What better way to celebrate than doing exactly what the holiday name suggests, right? Grab a packet of crackers, settle down in front of your keyboard, and eat them over your keyboard. Make sure to clean up after though.
Stock up on crackers
Crackers over the keyboard day can be a great excuse to stock up on crackers at home. Head to your local grocery store, pick out your favorite crackers, and get munching!
5 Cracking Facts About Crackers
Holes in the crackers
The holes in the crackers actually serve a purpose to ensure they are of the right size and consistency.
Many shapes and sizes
Crackers come in many shapes and sizes than the usual square such as oval, circle, irregular.
Predecessors of the cracker
Pita, lavash, matzo flatbreads, amongst others, are the predecessors of the current day cracker.
Main ingredients
The main ingredients of crackers are generally a grain such as wheat or rice which are blended into flour and water.
Saltine cracker challenge
This is a food challenge in which a person gets one minute to eat six saltine soda crackers without drinking anything.
Why We Love National Crackers Over The Keyboard Day
Crackers are nutritious
Crackers are a nutritious snack and can be consumed without guilt. They’re a healthier option than bread. For instance, two multigrain crackers are around 64kcal as compared to approximately 250kcal in two slices of multigrain bread.
They’re not too expensive
You won’t have to burn a hole in your pocket every time you go to buy crackers. They are cheap and there are multiple options and brands available to choose from for your liking.
Allows you to be free
Crackers over the keyboard day allow you to release your inhibitions and be free. Eating food over your keyboard would definitely irk your IT professional who would disapprove of the fallen dirt inside it. However, this is a fun holiday that you can indulge in and eat without guilt.
