A little reason to celebrate
National Lemonade Day
Drink · Fun · The first Sunday in May
National Lemonade Day is about the classic American drink of lemon juice, water and sugar, served cold and mixed to taste.
National Lemonade Day falls on Sunday, May 2, 2027. That is 187 days away.
Lemonade is about as simple as a drink gets. Lemon juice, water and sugar, stirred together and poured over ice. It is marked on the first Sunday in May, just as the weather in much of the country starts leaning warm.
The trick is balance. Lemons are sharp and sour, so the sugar is there to round them off, and the water keeps the whole thing from tasting like a dare. Many home cooks dissolve the sugar in a little hot water first, making a simple syrup, because granulated sugar tends to sink to the bottom of a cold pitcher and stay there.
From there, people tinker. Some add sliced strawberries or a handful of mint. Pink lemonade gets its color from fruit juice or another added ingredient. Others top it with sparkling water for a fizzier glass. Squeezing the lemons by hand takes a while, and rolling each one firmly on the counter before cutting it makes the juice come out more easily.
For many Americans, lemonade is tied to memories of a card table at the end of a driveway, a handwritten sign and a pitcher sweating in the sun. A homemade batch, poured into a glass with plenty of ice, still tastes the way it did back then. Keep the pitcher in the refrigerator between pours so it stays cold and fresh.
Ways to celebrate
- Try making lemonade from fresh lemons and a simple syrup.
- Stir in mint, berries or sparkling water for a new version.
- Share a cold pitcher with neighbors or family on the porch.
- Taste a few sugar levels and find your favorite balance.
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Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, May 3 |
| 2027 | Sunday, May 2 |
| 2028 | Sunday, May 7 |
| 2029 | Sunday, May 6 |
| 2030 | Sunday, May 5 |
Also on May 2
- National Truffle Day
- World Laughter Day
- National Brothers and Sisters Day
- National Play Your Ukulele Day
- Baby Day
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