National Chocolate Candy Day

Categories:: Food & Beverage
Tags:: Candy Chocolate
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every December 28
Holiday emoji:: 🍫

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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Expected National Chocolate Candy Day Deals

While we await official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that National Chocolate Candy Day often brings sweet deals from major confectioners and retailers. Look for discounts on popular brands like Hershey’s, Mars Wrigley, and Ferrero at grocery stores and drugstores. Specialty chocolate shops like Ghirardelli and Godiva may offer buy-one-get-one deals or gift box promotions. Online retailers such as Amazon and Target are also likely to feature sales on bulk chocolate and candy assortments. Keep an eye out for discounts on baking chocolate from brands like Callebaut for those who prefer to make their own treats. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as December 28 approaches.

Platform Guide for National Chocolate Candy Day

TikTok

Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #ChocolateCandyDay. Film a taste test of unique chocolate candies or a quick recipe tutorial.

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalChocolateCandyDay. Share aesthetically pleasing photos of your favorite chocolate treats or a DIY chocolate craft.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #ChocolateCandyDay. Ask your community to share their all-time favorite chocolate candy and why.

National Chocolate Candy Day Hero

Milton Hershey

Milton S. Hershey (1857–1945) was an American confectioner, philanthropist, and founder of The Hershey Chocolate Company. After several failed ventures, he found success with caramel, then shifted to chocolate production. His vision led to the creation of Hershey, Pennsylvania, a town built for his factory workers, complete with housing, schools, and recreational facilities. Hershey's commitment to quality and philanthropy left a lasting legacy, making chocolate accessible to the masses.

National Chocolate Candy Day timeline

1828

New Inventions, New Chocolate Creations.

Dutch chemist Coenraad Van Houten invented a hydraulic press that could separate the cocoa butter from the cacao, thereby producing a powder.

1870s

The First Chocolate Easter Egg

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.

1900

Hershey Bar is born!

Chocolate - once considered a luxury for the wealthy, is made affordable by Milton Hershey.

1945

Hershey goes to War

By the end of World War II, the entire Hershey plant was producing ration bars at a rate of 24 million a week.

How Businesses Can Celebrate National Chocolate Candy Day

Local businesses can sweeten their offerings for National Chocolate Candy Day. Bakeries and cafes can feature special chocolate-themed desserts, hot cocoa flights, or offer a free chocolate sample with every purchase. Retail stores could create displays of gourmet chocolate candies, paired with complementary items like coffee or wine. Even service-based businesses might offer clients a small, branded chocolate treat as a thank-you, spreading a bit of festive cheer during the holiday season.

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.