A little reason to celebrate
National Acorn Squash Day
Food · Seasonal · September 7
A day for acorn squash, the small ribbed winter squash with dark green skin and sweet orange flesh that roasts beautifully in its own shell.
National Acorn Squash Day falls on Tuesday, September 7, 2027. That is 315 days away.
Acorn squash looks like its name. It is a small winter squash with deep ridges, a pointed end and a tough skin that is usually dark green, sometimes with a patch of orange where it rested on the ground.
Cut one in half and you find pale orange flesh around a hollow full of seeds. Scoop those out and each half becomes a ready-made bowl. That shape is why so many people simply roast it cut side up, with butter and a little brown sugar or maple syrup pooling in the middle. The flesh turns soft, nutty and mildly sweet.
It also takes well to savory treatment. Stuff the halves with rice, sausage, beans or grains, or slice the squash into ridged half moons and roast them with olive oil and salt. The skin is thinner than on many winter squashes and softens enough to eat once cooked, so some cooks leave it on.
The hardest part is the first cut. A heavy knife and a steady board help, and rocking the blade along one of the grooves is easier than forcing it straight through.
Like other winter squashes, acorn squash keeps for weeks in a cool, dry spot, which is how a pile of them can sit on a counter looking decorative until someone gets hungry. The seeds can be rinsed, dried and toasted just like pumpkin seeds.
Ways to celebrate
- Roast acorn squash halves with butter and a spoonful of maple syrup.
- Try stuffing squash halves with rice, beans or leftover grains.
- Toast the scooped seeds with salt for a crunchy snack.
- Look for acorn squash at a local farmers market or produce stand.
- Share a favorite squash recipe with a friend or neighbor.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, September 7 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, September 7 |
| 2028 | Thursday, September 7 |
| 2029 | Friday, September 7 |
| 2030 | Saturday, September 7 |
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