National Taffy Day - May 23
Fri, May 23, 2025

National Taffy Day

Make sure you have strong teeth and go celebrate National Taffy Day, filled with the sweet taste and memories of childhood. It is a common and popular delicacy, with a history full of amazing moments and entertaining incidents. Let’s dive into the past on May 23.

History

The candy’s name was first mentioned in English dictionaries published in 1817. People immediately fell in love with the chewy sweet. In the late 19th century, a confectionery factory on the Jersey Shore was flooded, and the products were spoiled by salt water. The owner tried selling it as a new salty-tasting batch, and it became an instant hit. In 2005, taffy acquired its modern elongated shape.

Interesting Facts

Taffy is loved by both children and adults. In the past, it was made at home, requiring lots of physical effort since creating the special texture depended on incorporating air.

  1. Enjoying taffy often provokes nostalgic memories of carefree summers with grandparents, summer camp, or seaside vacations.
  2. The modern version of taffy comes in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, fruit, berry, and maple syrup.
  3. In factories, the process of making taffy is fascinating: mixtures are cooked in huge boilers at high temperatures, cooled, and poured into special molds.

On this holiday, take a factory tour, make sweets at home, and share them with neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family members.

When is National Taffy Day in 2025?

National Taffy Day is observed on May 23 each year.

Observations

Weekday Month Day Year
Friday May 23 2025
Saturday May 23 2026
Sunday May 23 2027
Tuesday May 23 2028
Wednesday May 23 2029

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