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National Apple Cider Vinegar Day2026 · Date · History · Messages

Bragg states that National Apple Cider Vinegar Day is celebrated on September 23 and identifies the observance as a Bragg-created campaign.

Annual dateReviewed 2026-09-10

About National Apple Cider Vinegar Day

National Apple Cider Vinegar Day is observed on September 23 in the United States and was created by Bragg Live Food Products.

The registry record dates the creation to May 2021, and September 23, 2021 appears in contemporary calendar records for the observance.

Why National Apple Cider Vinegar Day matters

This is a brand-created food observance centered on apple cider vinegar, not a government holiday.

The guide treats the day as food and brand history and does not repeat broad medical or wellness claims about apple cider vinegar.

History of National Apple Cider Vinegar Day

National Day Archives says Bragg Live Food Products created the day in May 2021 and lists September 23 as its annual date.

EventGuide’s list of new holidays for 2021 includes National Apple Cider Vinegar Day on September 23.

Bragg’s 2025 campaign release explicitly describes National ACV Day as a holiday created by the brand.

The reviewed sources do not establish a separate formal proclamation or a specific rationale for choosing September 23.

Institutional timeline

How the observance developed

This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.

Origin / proposalInstitutional origin
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC
Bragg’s 2025 release explicitly calls National ACV Day a holiday created by the brand; National Day Archives also credits Bragg.
EstablishmentMay 2021
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC
Bragg creation/registration of National Apple Cider Vinegar Day
First observance23 September 2021
First documented observance
The day was created in May 2021 and is listed in contemporary 2021 calendars on September 23; this establishes the first-year observance in the reviewed record.
Current stewardshipCurrent
Bragg Live Food Products
Bragg continues to organize National ACV Day campaigns and describes the holiday as its own creation.

Origins & establishment

What the evidence establishes

Evidence & sources ↓

Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.

Originator / proposerBragg Live Food Products, LLCBragg’s 2025 release explicitly calls National ACV Day a holiday created by the brand; National Day Archives also credits Bragg.

Proclaiming / establishing bodyBragg Live Food Products, LLCThe observance is documented as a brand-created initiative.

Original establishing instrument / decisionBragg creation/registration of National Apple Cider Vinegar DayNational Day Archives records the day as created by Bragg in May 2021; the reviewed sources do not expose a separate legal instrument.

Original instrument adoption / decision dateMay 2021National Day Archives explicitly dates creation to May 2021.

Current facilitator / coordinatorBragg Live Food ProductsBragg continues to organize National ACV Day campaigns and describes the holiday as its own creation.

First observance23 September 2021The day was created in May 2021 and is listed in contemporary 2021 calendars on September 23; this establishes the first-year observance in the reviewed record.

3 fields not established in reviewed sources

Former nameNo former name is established.

Former dateNo former recurring date is established.

Why this exact date?The reviewed creator and registry sources do not explain why September 23 was selected.

Source qualityHigh confidence

1 Official organizer2 Supporting context

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Names

Also known as

National Apple Cider Vinegar Day

How to Observe National Apple Cider Vinegar Day

Use apple cider vinegar as a culinary ingredient in a recipe you already enjoy.

Learn how vinegar is produced through fermentation and how different vinegars are used in cooking.

Compare food-label information rather than relying on broad health claims.

If you use vinegar for a health-related purpose, check reliable medical guidance for your situation.

National Apple Cider Vinegar Day Facts

Fact 01

National Apple Cider Vinegar Day is observed on September 23.

Fact 02

Bragg Live Food Products is the documented creator.

Fact 03

National Day Archives dates creation to May 2021.

Fact 04

Contemporary 2021 calendar records list the observance on September 23 that year.

Fact 05

Bragg still describes National ACV Day as a holiday created by the brand.

National Apple Cider Vinegar Day Messages

Happy National Apple Cider Vinegar Day — a good excuse to put a favorite vinegar-based recipe on the menu.

Happy National ACV Day to everyone who keeps a bottle handy for dressings, marinades and recipes.

Wishing you a flavorful National Apple Cider Vinegar Day this September 23.

Classification

Topic and context

Food, Drink & Hospitality →

Food, Drink & Hospitality Food Drink

Accuracy notes

What this page does not assume

Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.

Evidence

Evidence & sources

Source policy →

Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.

Source 01www.prnewswire.com

Bragg / PR Newswire — National ACV Day (opens in a new tab)

Observance recordOfficial organizerGuide sources

Creator Brand Release

Source 02www.nationaldayarchives.com

National Day Archives — National Apple Cider Vinegar Day registry (opens in a new tab)

Observance recordSupporting contextGuide sources

Observance Registry

Source 03eventguide.com

EventGuide — New Holidays 2021 (opens in a new tab)

Supporting contextGuide sources

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Reader questions

Frequently asked questions

When is National Apple Cider Vinegar Day?

23 September The documented recurrence rule is: 23 September each year..

Does National Apple Cider Vinegar Day fall on the same date every year?

Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.

Is National Apple Cider Vinegar Day an official public holiday?

The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: United States / Bragg-created brand observance. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.

Who established or recognizes National Apple Cider Vinegar Day?

The reviewed sources identify Bragg Live Food Products, LLC as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Bragg Live Food Products.

Is National Apple Cider Vinegar Day international or country-specific?

This observance is specific to United States. Its fuller verified scope is: United States / Bragg-created brand observance.

How is this page verified?

The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-10.

When is National Apple Cider Vinegar Day?

It is observed on September 23.

Who created National Apple Cider Vinegar Day?

Bragg Live Food Products is the documented creator.

When was it created?

National Day Archives dates the creation to May 2021, and calendar records show the observance on September 23, 2021.

Is this a government holiday?

No. The reviewed sources describe it as a brand-created food observance.

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