Last updated: September 2, 2026
National Watermelon Day (2026–2035)
| Date | Name | Day | Week | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | National Watermelon Day 2026 | Monday | 32 | - |
| August 3, 2027 | National Watermelon Day 2027 | Tuesday | 31 | 300 |
| August 3, 2028 | National Watermelon Day 2028 | Thursday | 31 | 666 |
| August 3, 2029 | National Watermelon Day 2029 | Friday | 31 | 1031 |
| August 3, 2030 | National Watermelon Day 2030 | Saturday | 31 | 1396 |
| August 3, 2031 | National Watermelon Day 2031 | Sunday | 31 | 1761 |
| August 3, 2032 | National Watermelon Day 2032 | Tuesday | 32 | 2127 |
| August 3, 2033 | National Watermelon Day 2033 | Wednesday | 31 | 2492 |
| August 3, 2034 | National Watermelon Day 2034 | Thursday | 31 | 2857 |
| August 3, 2035 | National Watermelon Day 2035 | Friday | 31 | 3222 |
Quick Facts:
- Holiday Name: National Watermelon Day
- Date: August 3, 2027 (Observed annually on August 3)
- Purpose: Celebrates the ultimate hydrating summer fruit and berry, known for its sweet taste, nutritional value, and versatility in summer dishes and drinks.
- Key Hero: David Shields, a professor at the University of South Carolina and food historian whose research traces the history, cultivation, and cultural significance of watermelons.
- Historical Roots: Cultivation dates back 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, where seeds and tomb paintings were found (including in King Tutankhamen’s tomb); seedless watermelons were later developed in 1939.
- Featured Brands & Organizations: National Watermelon Promotion Board, Simply Watermelon, Dole Food Company, Chiquita Brands International, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods Market.
- Fun & World Record Facts: Watermelons are 92% water and classified as single-seeded berries (pepos); the world record for the heaviest watermelon is 350.5 lbs grown by Chris Kent in 2013.
- How to Observe: Enjoy fresh watermelon slices, host seed-spitting or eating contests, carve a watermelon sculpture, make watermelon drinks, or share posts using #NationalWatermelonDay.
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