National Croissant Day
January 30, Thursday
History of National Croissant Day
The croissant has Austrian origins, as it was originally created in Vienna in 1683 to celebrate the victory over the Ottoman Empire. However, the French version of the butter croissant was created in the early 19th century and quickly became popular in Paris. Since then, the croissant has become an essential part of French culture and, later, worldwide. National Croissant Day was established to celebrate this delicious product, which is cherished in many countries.
How National Croissant Day is Celebrated
On this day, bakeries, cafés, and restaurants offer various types of croissants, often with special discounts or promotions.
Many people enjoy croissants with different fillings such as chocolate, almond cream, cheese, and ham.
Bakers hold workshops to show how to make the perfect croissant and share their secrets for preparing the dough.
Interesting Facts about Croissants
Croissants can be not only sweet but also savory, with fillings such as cheese, ham, eggs, or vegetables.
The traditional croissant-making process involves multiple layers of dough, giving the croissant its light and crispy texture.
France consumes billions of croissants each year, and they are an important part of French cuisine, especially at breakfast.
National Croissant Day in other years
- 2021 January 30, Saturday
- 2022 January 30, Sunday
- 2023 January 30, Monday
- 2024 January 30, Tuesday
- 2026 January 30, Friday