A little reason to celebrate
National Pigs in a Blanket Day
Food ยท April 24
A day for pigs in a blanket, the small sausages wrapped in dough and baked until golden, a fixture of party platters and game-day tables.
National Pigs in a Blanket Day falls on Saturday, April 24, 2027. That is 179 days away.
Pigs in a blanket are little sausages rolled in dough and baked until the wrapping turns golden and a bit flaky. In the United States the usual version uses cocktail franks or cut hot dogs and crescent roll or puff pastry dough.
They are a finger food by nature. A tray of them shows up at birthday parties, office gatherings and game nights, and it tends to empty faster than anything around it. Part of the appeal is the contrast: soft, buttery dough on the outside, a salty, snappy sausage inside, all in two bites.
Making them takes very little skill. You cut the dough into strips or triangles, roll each sausage up, and bake. Some cooks brush the tops with egg for shine or scatter on sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning. Others tuck a strip of cheese in with the sausage before rolling.
The dipping is where people get particular. Yellow mustard is the classic, but ketchup, honey mustard and barbecue sauce all have loyal followings, and a split bowl of two sauces settles most arguments.
The name is easy to picture once you see one: a small pink sausage tucked under a dough cover, with its ends peeking out like a sleeper who kicked the sheets loose.
Ways to celebrate
- Bake a tray using cocktail franks and store-bought crescent dough.
- Try a topping like sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
- Set out three dipping sauces and let friends vote on a favorite.
- Tuck a strip of cheese inside a few for comparison.
- Share a plate with neighbors or coworkers.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, April 24 |
| 2027 | Saturday, April 24 |
| 2028 | Monday, April 24 |
| 2029 | Tuesday, April 24 |
| 2030 | Wednesday, April 24 |
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