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International Nacho Day

Every year on October 21, one hungry evening, one clever chef, and a plate of fried tortillas changed snack history forever. International Nacho Day celebrates the cheesy, crunchy, jalapeño-topped miracle invented by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya in 1943. So grab your friends, melt some cheese, and pile it high.

OCT21

Wednesday, October 21Every year on October 21

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Roots: Declared after the 1975 death of nacho inventor Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya
Also on Oct 21: Global Dignity Day · World Iodine Deficiency Day · Medical Assistants Recognition Day
Hashtag: #InternationalNachoDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Cook the 1943 original

Fry tortilla triangles, melt shredded cheese over them, and top with sliced jalapeu00f1os, just like Ignacio Anaya did on the night nachos were born.

WITH FRIENDS

Throw a nacho-bar party

Set out chips, cheeses, beans, guac, and salsas, and let everyone build their dream plate while you share the story of Nacho's Especiales.

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Cater a school or office fiesta

Bring a tray of loaded nachos to the break room or classroom and vote on the best topping combo in honor of International Nacho Day.

Plan ahead

International Nacho Day is observed on October 21 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Wed, Oct 21this year

2027Thu, Oct 21

2028Sat, Oct 21

2029Sun, Oct 21

2030Mon, Oct 21

2031Tue, Oct 21

2032Thu, Oct 21

2033Fri, Oct 21

2034Sat, Oct 21

2035Sun, Oct 21

2036Tue, Oct 21

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