National Hostess Twinkie Day is an annual American holiday devoted to a beloved snack cake filled with buttercream. Children love it, but adults can also indulge in this sweet treat. The holiday is celebrated on April 6, making it a perfect excuse to buy and enjoy a taste of Twinkie!
History
The history of Twinkies begins in 1930 when they were created by James Dewar, who was the head of a large bakery company, Continental Baking. Originally, the dessert was produced in the form of shortbread cookies filled with cream by hand. Later, the appearance of the cakes was updated, and machine methods were actively introduced into production, allowing for the mass production of large quantities in a shorter time.
Over the years, many new recipes for Twinkies were created, with a focus on flavor variety. The creation of different fillings expanded the product range to several dozen options. Today, Twinkies remain popular, and their variety of flavors continues to delight sweet-toothed fans!
Interesting Facts
- The first Twinkie filling was banana-flavored. The shift to other flavors came about due to a banana shortage during WWII.
- Twinkies have an exceptionally long shelf life, which has led some to consider them unhealthy. The oldest Twinkie in storage at the company dates back to 1976.
- Since 2013, Twinkie production has been controlled by Apollo Global Management.
How to Celebrate
Head to the store and buy your favorite Twinkie snack. If you haven’t tried any flavors yet, today is the perfect day to fix that!
Spread the word about the holiday on social media. Ask others when they first tried Twinkies and what their impressions were of this iconic dessert.
When is National Hostess Twinkie Day in 2025?
National Hostess Twinkie Day is observed on April 6 each year.
Observations
Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
Sunday | April | 6 | 2025 |
Monday | April | 6 | 2026 |
Tuesday | April | 6 | 2027 |
Thursday | April | 6 | 2028 |
Friday | April | 6 | 2029 |