National Bakery Day

What Is National Bakery Day®?

Established in 2017, National Bakery Day was born from the love of the retail bakery. It offers a day for bakers to celebrate their craft, hard work, and sense of humor. Bakers are the cornerstones of their community - celebrating every life milestone - and it’s time to acknowledge their impact by encouraging customers to shop local. 

When Is National Bakery Day?

National Bakery Day is Friday, September 26, 2025. The date changes each year however is typically at the end of September. 

How Can I Participate In National Bakery Day?

National Bakery Day is an exciting national event that is open to all local bakeries across the United States. Bakeries celebrating National Bakery Day are free to market and plan events for the day in any way which best fits their bakery and local community.  

For RBA members in the Retail Level 1, 2 and 3 with generous assistance from National Bakery Day sponsors, RBA mails out a National Bakery Day marketing kit. All RBA members are invited to download the National Bakery Day Kit from our website .

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How Can I Sponsor National Bakery Day?

National Bakery Day sponsorship opportunities are available on a yearly basis and become available in late January. The sponsorship window for current year closes in May.  

For questions regarding National Bakery Day Sponsorship, Contact Us. 

A huge THANK YOU to our 2024 National Bakery Day Sponors! 

Can I Celebrate National Bakery Day If I’m Not An RBA Member?

RBA invites all to celebrate National Bakery Day and to #KeepYourDoughLocal. 

Interested in becoming an RBA member? Find out more!  

How Can I Show My Support For National Bakery Day? 

Take your support to the next level with National Bakery Day merchandise and remind everyone to #KeepYourDoughLocal.  

Is There A Social Media Hashtag For National Bakery Day?

#NationalBakeryDay 

#KeepYourDoughLocal

#FeedYourKneadforLocal 

Is National Bakery Day For Small Bakeries, Medium Bakeries, Large Bakeries?

National Bakery Day is for all local independent bakeries across the United States. 

National Bakery Day® is a registered trademark of the Retail Bakers of America.

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