Jaimie Gweneth

International Hot Dog Day 2025. National hot dog day is an informal holiday in the united states which is celebrated on a different date each year depending on the annual hot dog lunch event, an event hosted by the north. But nothing tops july fourth on coney island in brooklyn, new york, where people compete to eat as many hot dogs and buns as humanly possible in 10 minutes at the nathan’s.

International hot dog day is not a set day every year but mostly takes place at the end of july, usually the third wednesday. Learn the history of the day and some fun facts, courtesy of retailmenot.