World Egg Day 2026 | Join in the Global Egg Celebrations

World Egg Day was established in Vienna in 1996, when it was decided that the power of the egg would be celebrated on the second Friday in October each year.

In 2026, World Egg Day marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of recognising the egg’s incredible nutritional value and versatility.

Since its beginnings, egg lovers around the world have found creative ways to honour this nutrient powerhouse, and the global celebration continues to grow and evolve each year.

Thank you for celebrating with us!

World Egg Day 2026 marked 30 years of celebrating eggs and raising awareness of their nutritional value around the world. Under the theme ‘Protein that Powers and Protects’, celebrations highlighted how eggs provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients to support health and wellbeing at every stage of life.

This year’s events featured a variety of fun and engaging activities, from community breakfasts and school visits to nutrition education sessions and creative competitions, all showcasing the nutritional benefits and versatility of eggs. From Papua New Guinea to Sri Lanka, the USA to Hungary, egg enthusiasts and members of the egg industry came together to celebrate, share their activities, and inspire others to discover the power of eggs.

#WorldEggDay also helped spread the celebrations online, sharing the message of ‘Protein that Powers and Protects’ with audiences around the world and marking three decades of celebrating eggs.

See how countries around the world celebrated