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World Pulses Day

Every year on February 10, the tiniest superheroes in the pantry get their parade. World Pulses Day celebrates beans, lentils, peas, chickpeas, and their pod-bearing cousins, the humble dried seeds that feed billions, enrich the soil they grow in, and ask for almost nothing in return. Proclaimed by the United Nations and observed since 2019, it is a global cheer for nutrition, sustainability, and really good soup.

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Wednesday, February 10Every year on February 10

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Roots: Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 20, 2018 (resolution A/RES/73/251), proposed by Burkina Faso and building on the FAO-led 2016 International Year of Pulses.
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Hashtag: #WorldPulsesDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Cook the Ultimate Pulse Pot

Simmer lentil soup, three-bean chili, or chickpea curry; season boldly and freeze portions for busy weeknights.

WITH FRIENDS

Host a Pulse Potluck

Invite everyone to bring a dish starring a different pulse, vote for a crowd favorite, and swap the recipes.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Share the Harvest

Donate bags of dried beans and lentils to a food pantry, or teach a simple pulse recipe at a school or community kitchen.

Plan ahead

World Pulses Day is observed on February 10 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Tue, Feb 10this year

2027Wed, Feb 10

2028Thu, Feb 10

2029Sat, Feb 10

2030Sun, Feb 10

2031Mon, Feb 10

2032Tue, Feb 10

2033Thu, Feb 10

2034Fri, Feb 10

2035Sat, Feb 10

2036Sun, Feb 10

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Fast facts

The Food and Agriculture Organization recognizes eleven types of pulses, including dry peas, cowpeas, chickpeas, dry beans, pigeon peas, lentils, dry broad beans, Bambara beans, lupins, and vetches.

Cook a pot of beans, lentils, or chickpeas, share the recipe, and tell someone why pulses deserve a day of their own.