# National Candy Day: November 4

> National Candy Day falls on November 4 every year. It is an unofficial fun day, popular in the United States, that arrives just as the Halloween stash starts to run low.

Source: https://whatdayisitapp.com/days/candy-day/ · Updated: 2026-11-04 · What Day Is It?

## What is Candy Day?

Candy Day is a simple excuse to enjoy your favorite sweets. No government or organization runs it, and nobody has a reliable record of who started it. Like most fun days, it spread through online holiday calendars and social media.

The timing helps. Four days after Halloween, many homes still have a bowl of leftover candy, so the day often turns into a friendly clear-out.

## Where the word comes from

The word "candy" reached English through the French *sucre candi*, which traces back through Arabic and Persian to a Sanskrit word for a piece of sugar. Long before factories and wrappers, it simply meant crystallized sugar.

## Ways to mark the day

- Swap your least favorite Halloween candy with a friend.
- Try a sweet from another country, such as Turkish delight.
- Share a bowl at work or school.
- Send someone a small card and a treat.

## Dates

- November 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
- November 4, 2027 (Thursday)
- November 4, 2028 (Saturday)

## FAQ

### Is National Candy Day an official holiday?

No. It is an unofficial fun day. There is no day off, and its origin is not documented.

### Is Candy Day the same as Sweetest Day?

No. Sweetest Day is a separate observance held on the third Saturday of October, mostly in parts of the United States.