National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Sunday, April 2nd. There are until the next observance.

We are very happy about National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2! Peanut butter and jelly, which is mostly popular in the United States, may seem like a weird combination to some, but it is a delicious snack. The best part is the many possibilities for this classic, such as switching between creamy and crunchy peanut butter.

📆 When is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day?

This year, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is on April 2nd. It is the 1st Sunday in April; in 2024, it is on Tuesday.

Countdown to National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

Did you know: President George W. Bush favored this sandwich.

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📜 History of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

In 1901, a home economist named Julia Davis Chandler published the first recorded recipe for PB&J in a Boston cookery magazine (she recommended currant jelly). During the Great Depression, many people ate peanut butter sandwiches since it was an inexpensive and healthy treat that children could make for themselves. During WWII, the United States Army’s food ration list featured peanut butter, jelly, and bread, so troops deserve credit for combining these delectable ingredients into the traditional combo we know and enjoy today. They returned home with their recipe, and American children have profited ever since.

Let us thank all of the PB&J pioneers! On April 2, we can all enjoy a cheap, tasty, and quick meal of peanut butter and jelly.

☑️ National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day facts

Avoiding a soggy sandwich
To keep the bread from getting soggy, PB&J fans advised spreading it on both sides.

It’s worth fighting for
A man in Iowa was about to stab his brother because he ate too many PB&J sandwiches.

It’s enjoyed in outer space too
In orbit, astronauts make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Things to do on National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

Pack a lunch
Today is the day to share the jelly (and the love) and prepare a sandwich for someone else as a “thank you” to the wonderful lunch ladies and parents out there who packed your PB&Js.

Throw a sampler party
Distribute various jellies and peanut butters. Try making your own jam or baking a loaf of homemade bread. Invite your friends and family over to compare the various combinations.

Remember the PB to your J
Today is the day to text your significant other and remind them that you’re nothing without them.

📅 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 April 2 Sunday
2024 April 2 Tuesday
2025 April 2 Wednesday
2026 April 2 Thursday
2027 April 2 Friday

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