National Monte Cristo Day – September 17, 2026

Expected National Monte Cristo Day Deals

While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that National Monte Cristo Day often brings delightful deals from popular eateries. Expect restaurants like Denny’s, famous for its Monte Cristo, to offer discounts or special combos. Other casual dining spots such as Applebee’s or TGI Fridays might feature limited-time Monte Cristo variations. Specialty sandwich shops and local diners could also roll out unique offers to celebrate. Even grocery stores like Kroger or Whole Foods might highlight ingredients for homemade versions. Keep an eye on social media from brands like Kraft Heinz for related product promotions. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as September 17 approaches.

History of National Monte Cristo Day

National Monte Cristo Day was first observed in June of 2015 after it was initiated by a renowned restaurant brand to celebrate the delicious sandwich loved across the country.

A Monte Cristo sandwich is an egg-dipped ham and cheese sandwich that is deep-fried. It is a variation of the French croque-monsieur sandwich that was first served in a cafe in Paris in the 1910s.

The sandwich is said to have exploded onto the American food scene from its humble beginning in California when restaurants in and around Disneyland started serving it to customers of the park.

Although recipes tend to vary from person to person, to make a classic Monte Cristo sandwich you need a few ingredients that usually include: white bread plastered in thinly sliced deli ham, cheese, and dipped in a beaten egg mix.

To make a Monte Cristo sandwich it’s recommended to use a sturdy white bread like a sourdough that can support all of the ingredients that need to go in between and around it, so the sandwich doesn’t fall apart.

For your choice of cheese, Monte Cristo sandwiches are made with Swiss cheese. It is strong and can stand out when dipped in a mixture of beaten egg and other ingredients. You can use any type of ham for Monte Cristo sandwiches.

National Monte Cristo Day was initiated as a day to commemorate the long history of Monte Cristo sandwiches that has continued to bless our taste buds for decades starting from when it was first served in continental America in the 60s.