National Potato Chip Day

Categories:: Food & Beverage
Tags:: Food
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every March 14
Holiday emoji:: 🥔

National Potato Chip Day crunches its way onto the calendar every March 14, celebrating the beloved snack that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Whether you prefer classic salted, tangy barbecue, or zesty dill pickle, there’s a chip for everyone. Grab a bag, share with friends, and savor the simple joy of this crispy delight!

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Expected National Potato Chip Day Deals

While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that National Potato Chip Day often brings tempting deals from major brands and retailers. Expect discounts on bags of chips from favorites like Lay’s, Pringles, Utz, and Cape Cod. Grocery stores like Kroger, Walmart, and Target may feature BOGO offers or special pricing on family-sized bags. Fast-casual restaurants might even offer chip upgrades or side deals. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as March 14 approaches.

Platform Guide for National Potato Chip Day

TikTok

Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NationalPotatoChipDay. Film a taste test of unique chip flavors or create a DIY chip recipe.

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalPotatoChipDay. Share visually appealing flat lays of your favorite chip brands or a creative chip-and-dip combo.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalPotatoChipDay. Ask your community about their all-time favorite chip flavor and why.

National Potato Chip Day Hero

George Crum

George Crum, born George Speck in 1824, was a chef of African-American and Native American descent. He is widely credited with inventing the potato chip in 1853 while working at Moon's Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York. Legend has it that a demanding customer, Cornelius Vanderbilt, complained his fried potatoes were too thick, leading Crum to slice them paper-thin and fry them to a crisp, creating the first potato chip.

National Potato Chip Day timeline

1853

The Potato Chip is Born

American chef George Speck (aka George Crum) creates potato chips in Saratoga Springs.

1859

A ‘Novel’ Idea

The first popular reference to the snack is written in “A Tale Of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens.

1921

Potato Chips Go Big

Mass production of potato chips begin.

1932

The Holy Grail of Potato Chips

Company Frito-Lay introduces Lay's potato chips.

How Businesses Can Celebrate National Potato Chip Day

Local businesses can celebrate National Potato Chip Day by offering creative specials and promotions. Restaurants could feature a ‘chip-inspired’ dish or offer a free side of gourmet chips with any sandwich. Grocery stores can create eye-catching displays of various chip brands and flavors, perhaps with a ‘build-your-own-chip-bag’ station. Food trucks might experiment with loaded chip creations, turning a simple snack into a meal.

National Potato Chip Day FAQs

When is National Potato Chip Day?

In 2027, National Potato Chip Day lands on Sunday, March 14, making it an ideal day for family gatherings and sharing a bag (or two) of chips.

How many potato chips are eaten annually?

The global potato chip market continues to grow, with annual consumption in the U.S. alone reaching billions of dollars in sales, highlighting its enduring popularity as a snack.

What is the history of potato chips?

From their accidental creation to mass production, potato chips evolved from a restaurant novelty to a global snack phenomenon. Early innovations included packaging in wax paper bags, which helped extend their shelf life and distribution.

Who invented the potato chip?

While George Crum is often credited, some food historians point to earlier recipes for thin-sliced fried potatoes. However, Crum’s story remains the most popular origin tale, cementing his place in snack food lore.

National Potato Chip Day Activities

Make a potato chip dip and spread the fun!
Go to your local grocery store to buy the ingredients, and handle business. Invite guests and spread the fun!
Buy a bag of potato chips
For your eating pleasure, for the office, or fore loved ones – make sure people recognize National Potato Chip Day with a tasty serving!
Make potato chips
You can do it, it’s so simple! Slice a potato down, bake or fry, then enjoy every single bite.

Why We Love National Potato Chip Day

We love fat
California researchers have discovered that receptors in our mouths, upon coming into contact with fat, like that from potato chips, triggers a powerful addiction-type mechanism in our guts. Just eating one potato chip is so hard. Simply eating one chip makes you want to continue eating more and more chips until the whole bag or plate is empty.
It’s a great meal for on-the-go
While some people love sitting down and taking their time to enjoy a snack, some just simply have a fast-paced lifestyle. For those people always on the go, potato chips are always a great idea. A can of Pringles or a bag of classic Lays are plenty good for a road trip, or a quick trip to work.
It’s simple
Potato Chip Bag? Check. Person hungry for Potato Chips? Check. Crunch? Check. Go for it, enjoy the simple things in life. Some of our favorite potato chip brands are Popchips, Kettle Brand, Pringles, Ruffles, and Lay’s. Try all of them at your next party!