National Potato Day arrives every August 19, inviting everyone to savor the delicious versatility of the humble potato. From crispy fries to creamy mashed potatoes, there are countless ways to enjoy this global staple. Gather your favorite spuds, try a new recipe, and share your culinary creations with friends and family.
National Potato Day timeline
The Inca in Peru are the first in the world to cultivate the potato.
The Spanish Conquistadors invade Peru. They bring potatoes back to Europe.
Thomas Jefferson serves French-fried potatoes at the White House.
NASA and the University of Wisconsin partner to make the potato the first vegetable grown in space.
Potatoes reach their silver screen peak in this famed cameo from 'Lord of the Rings — The Two Towers."
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National Potato Day FAQs
National Potato Day Activities
Know your roots
Did you know there are over 4000 different kinds of potatoes? It’s true! Choose your favorite or choose a bunch because potatoes are so tasty and easy to cook that no matter what you pick you won’t be wrong! And not being wrong is a wonderful way to celebrate anything, so try it out this August 19.
Choose a recipe
There’s no wrong way to prepare a potato and the Internet (and probably your grandma) have a million and one recipes for you to try. Select a favorite, chop to it and discover for yourself why this hot potato is such a hot commodity. Don’t forget to invite some friends and make it an event! This is a celebration, after all.
Eat!
Creamy and buttery or crispy and salty, the last step to enjoying this day is the best step — eating! —and we will eat potatoes in any form (even baked into bread)! We think consuming these delectable spuds in mass quantities is the best way to pay homage on their special day.
Why We Love National Potato Day
Potatoes are a staple for a reason
Hashbrowns or potato salad, hot or cold, no matter how you slice ‘em, potatoes have been a staple in diets all over the world because they’re easy to grow, tasty and relatively inexpensive to produce and buy. Nearly ever cuisine has potatoes in it, so you can take a culinary journey with your trusty potato by your side.
Potato chips are the best snack
The people have spoken! Potato chips are regularly regarded as the most delicious snack and we couldn’t agree more. Plus, there isn’t a better party food than the potato chip. Just pour them in a bowl and let the festivities begin! With chips coming in more and more flavors all the time, you’ll never run out of ways to enjoy your favorite spuds with your buds. That deserve a few chip-chip-hoorays!
Potatoes are America’s crop
Potatoes are grown in all 50 states! It makes sense that there should be a national day to celebrate the crop that can feed an entire country. We really do think this starchy, vitamin packed veg is all that and a bag of chips so pick up a bag, choose a recipe and feast with friends!
National Potato Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 19 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | August 19 | Thursday |
| 2028 | August 19 | Saturday |
| 2029 | August 19 | Sunday |
| 2030 | August 19 | Monday |
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