Every year, World Flour Day is observed on March 20. On this day, bakers, cooks, farmers, millers, and flour professionals celebrate flour, also known as “white gold.” Flour is made from different types of grains, including amaranth, millet, and rye. Bread, pasta, cakes, cookies, crackers, cereals, pastries, brown rice, buckwheat, barley, corn, pies, pizza, and many other foods are made from flour.
History of World Flour Day
The Flour World Museum established the World Flour Day on March 20, 2019. It aims to celebrate the international importance of flour in people’s lives. In 2019, the day was authorized and proclaimed and the first celebration was held on March 20. The date marks the midst of the equinox, which occurs between March 19 and 21, the time for seeding, planting, and spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn and harvest in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 20 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | March 20 | Thursday |
| 2026 | March 20 | Friday |
| 2027 | March 20 | Saturday |
| 2028 | March 20 | Monday |
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FAQs
World Flour Day takes place on March 20 to recognize the vital role of flour in daily diets and our health.
The English word ‘flour’ is derived from a variant of the word ‘flower,’ The meaning is blossom.
The types of flour are all-purpose, bread, and pastry.