Last updated: September 2, 2026
National Chicken Month (2026–2035)
| Date | Name | Day | Week | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | National Chicken Month 2026 | Tuesday | 36 | - |
| September 1, 2027 | National Chicken Month 2027 | Wednesday | 35 | 355 |
| September 1, 2028 | National Chicken Month 2028 | Friday | 35 | 721 |
| September 1, 2029 | National Chicken Month 2029 | Saturday | 35 | 1086 |
| September 1, 2030 | National Chicken Month 2030 | Sunday | 35 | 1451 |
| September 1, 2031 | National Chicken Month 2031 | Monday | 36 | 1816 |
| September 1, 2032 | National Chicken Month 2032 | Wednesday | 36 | 2182 |
| September 1, 2033 | National Chicken Month 2033 | Thursday | 35 | 2547 |
| September 1, 2034 | National Chicken Month 2034 | Friday | 35 | 2912 |
| September 1, 2035 | National Chicken Month 2035 | Saturday | 35 | 3277 |
Quick Facts:
- Holiday Name: National Chicken Month
- Date: September 1–30, 2026 (Observed annually throughout September)
- Purpose: Celebrates America’s most popular protein, encouraging people to explore new recipes, appreciate chicken’s versatility, and learn about its journey from farm to plate.
- Key Hero: Robert C. Baker (1921–2006), a Cornell University food science professor who invented the chicken nugget in 1963 and revolutionized the poultry industry.
- Founding History: Established in 1961 by the National Chicken Council (NCC) as “National Chicken Week,” expanding to a full month in 1971 to promote chicken consumption.
- Top Brands & Organizations: National Chicken Council, Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms, Chick-fil-A, KFC, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Pilgrim’s Pride.
- Fun Facts: Americans consume approximately 98.7 pounds of chicken per capita annually, and over 1.25 billion chicken wings were consumed during Super Bowl weekend in 2012.
- How to Observe: Host a chicken potluck, go out for chicken and waffles, learn a new chicken recipe, or share your culinary creations online using #NationalChickenMonth.
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