About National Melba Toast Day

How long until National Melba Toast Day?

National Melba Toast Day .

Dates of National Melba Toast Day

2026 USAMar 23

USA Mon, Mar 23Observances Holiday

2025 USAMar 23

USA Sun, Mar 23Observances Holiday

2024 USAMar 23

USA Sat, Mar 23Observances Holiday

2023 USAMar 23

USA Thu, Mar 23Observances Holiday

2022 USAMar 23

USA Wed, Mar 23Observances Holiday

Summary

Melba Toast is named after Dame Nellie Melba, the stage name of Australian opera singer Helen Porter Mitchell.

Melba toasts are very thin, dry pieces of toasted bread that are usually served with pate, but can also be used as the base for canapes.

It is named after Dame Nellie Melba. Its name is thought to date from 1897 when the singer was very ill and it became a staple of her diet.

Similar Observances

19Jan

World Quark Day

Food

International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Quark Day.

5Feb

World Nutella Day

Food

International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Nutella Day.

16Feb

National Buna Day ☕

Food

International

Celebrates a special traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony called the Buna ceremony.

27Feb

National Toast Day 🍞

Food

International

Celebrate National Toast Day with creative toppings and toasting techniques, and savor the deliciousness of this beloved breakfast staple.

National Chip and Dip Day

Food
USA

Some things go together and some things belong together. Today is the day to celebrate that most satifying of combinations; chips and dips!

National Near Miss Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Near Miss Day

World Meteorological Day ☁️

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Meteorological Day

All events on March 23rd 2025

National Melba Toast Day

Food

About National Melba Toast Day

Related Observances

National Peach Melba Day