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- Every December 28
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National Chocolate Candy Day arrives every December 28, inviting everyone to indulge in their favorite cocoa-infused treats. Whether you prefer milk, dark, or white, this day is a perfect excuse to unwrap a bar, share a box of truffles, or bake a decadent dessert. Stock up on your favorites and share the sweetness!
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National Chocolate Candy Day timeline
Dutch chemist Coenraad Van Houten invented a hydraulic press that could separate the cocoa butter from the cacao, thereby producing a powder.
Rodolphe Lindt's invention of the conching machine resulted in the mass production of chocolate, paving the way for John Cadbury to introduce his first chocolate egg.
Chocolate - once considered a luxury for the wealthy, is made affordable by Milton Hershey.
By the end of World War II, the entire Hershey plant was producing ration bars at a rate of 24 million a week.
National Chocolate Candy Day FAQs
When is National Chocolate Candy Day?
National Chocolate Candy Day 2026 falls on Monday, December 28, offering a perfect opportunity to indulge in your favorite chocolate treats just before the New Year.
How much chocolate is consumed annually?
Americans consume an estimated 2.8 billion pounds of chocolate annually, averaging about 11 pounds per person. This impressive figure highlights chocolate’s enduring popularity as a beloved treat across the nation.
What are the most popular types of chocolate candy?
While personal preferences vary, milk chocolate remains the most consumed type, followed closely by dark chocolate, which has seen a surge in popularity due to its perceived health benefits. White chocolate also holds a niche but loyal following.
What is the origin of chocolate candy?
Chocolate’s history dates back thousands of years to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, who consumed it as a bitter drink. It wasn’t until the 19th century that solid chocolate bars and candies, as we know them today, became widely available with the advent of new processing techniques.
National Chocolate Candy Day Activities
Eat all the chocolates
Whether you're feeling the wonderful combination that is peanut butter and chocolate or are more of a chocolate and caramel fan, indulge in every kind of chocolate candy. See if you can guess the filling before reading the description.
Give some as a gift
Why wait until Valentine's Day to share some chocolate Kisses with someone?
Try making some chocolate candies
Have fun with it and pick out some cool molds.
4 Countable Chocolate Fun Facts
25 million
The number of Hershey's Kisses made each day.
3
The number of chocolate varieties: dark, milk, and white.
11 pounds
The average amount of chocolate every American eats per year
$22 billion
The amount of money Americans spent on chocolate in 2017.
Why We Love National Chocolate Candy Day
It gives us an excuse to eat all those chocolate gifts we just received
Whether it's the fun-sized chocolate candies in our stockings, or a bag of ornament-shaped chocolates, we have a new reason to indulge.
Dark chocolate can improve our health
A quality dark chocolate bar contains soluble fiber and plenty of antioxidants to deem this a beneficial sweet treat. That said, enjoy everything in moderation.
Chocolate makes us feel good
We can't seem to help getting giddy over chocolate. Science can back us up on this too. Studies show chocolate may temporarily help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
National Chocolate Candy Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 28 | Monday |
| 2027 | December 28 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | December 28 | Thursday |
| 2029 | December 28 | Friday |
| 2030 | December 28 | Saturday |
