When is National Avocado Day?

It is observed on July 31 each year.

How do people celebrate National Avocado Day?

Make guacamole or avocado toast from scratch, and try a variety other than Hass if you can find one.

Annual observance

National Avocado Day

July 31 Cultural / community observance Updated 2026-07-08

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Overview

National Avocado Day is celebrated annually on July 31st, a day dedicated to appreciating the incredibly versatile and nutritious fruit. This observance highlights the avocado's immense popularity in a wide array of dishes, from traditional guacamole and salads to modern avocado toasts, acknowledging its significant cultural and culinary impact worldwide.

Why it matters: National Avocado Day on July 31 celebrates the avocado's versatility and nutritional benefits, recognizing its role in diverse culinary traditions and its growing popularity in modern cuisine. This holiday fosters community appreciation for a fruit that has become a staple in many households and dining experiences.

Origin and story

Avocados are botanically considered a single-seeded berry, not a vegetable.

The word "avocado" comes from the Aztec word "ahuacatl," which also meant "testicle," likely due to its shape.

Quick facts

DateJuly 31
TypeCultural / community observance
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Ways to celebrate

The avocado now generating over a billion dollars a year in U.S. sales alone can be traced back to a single tree — a California mailman's backyard seedling that outcompeted every other variety growers tried.

Eat one

Celebrate by:

Making guacamole or avocado toast instead of buying it premade.
Trying an avocado variety other than Hass, if you can find one, to compare the taste and texture.

See how one tree took over the world

Helpful resources:

Holy Guacamole: How the Hass Avocado Conquered the World (Smithsonian Magazine)

Did you know?

Every Hass avocado tree in the world is a descendant of a single tree planted in the late 1920s by Rudolph Hass, a mail carrier who patented the variety in 1935 — it now accounts for roughly 80% of avocados eaten worldwide.

Fun facts

Avocados are botanically considered a single-seeded berry, not a vegetable.
The word "avocado" comes from the Aztec word "ahuacatl," which also meant "testicle," likely due to its shape.
California is the leading producer of avocados in the United States, growing over 90% of the nation's crop.

Sources and attribution

Holy Guacamole: How the Hass Avocado Conquered the World (Smithsonian Magazine)

External links may lead to third-party websites.

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FAQ

When is National Avocado Day?: It is observed on July 31 each year.
What is National Avocado Day?: National Avocado Day is celebrated annually on July 31st, a day dedicated to appreciating the incredibly versatile and nutritious fruit. This observance highlights the avocado's immense popularity in a wide array of dishes, from traditional guacamole and salads to modern avocado toasts, acknowledging its significant cultural and culinary impact worldwide.
How do people celebrate National Avocado Day?: Make guacamole or avocado toast from scratch, and try a variety other than Hass if you can find one.

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