Giornata nazionale della ciambella (Regno Unito) – 5 giugno 2026

In una luminosa mattina di giugno, i britannici hanno una scusa particolarmente dolce per concedersi uno sfizio: la Giornata Nazionale delle Ciambelle. Questa deliziosa festa del cibo invita le persone in tutto il Regno Unito ad assaporare il semplice piacere di una ciambella - or “donut,” as it's spelled across the pond. While the celebration shares roots with an American tradition dating back to World War I, it has been warmly embraced in the UK in recent years. From classic jam-filled doughnuts dusted with sugar (a British favorite) to the American-style glazed rings, this day is all about enjoying and honoring the doughnut in all its forms.

Come festeggiare la giornata delle ciambelle

Nel Regno Unito, la giornata nazionale della ciambella può essere celebrata in modi divertenti e caritatevoli, proprio come la sua controparte americana:

• Dolcetto mattutino per tutti: Pick up a box of fresh doughnuts from a local bakery or supermarket and share them with friends or colleagues. Whether it's a dozen classic rings or an assortment of gourmet flavors, a doughnut spread can brighten everyone's day.
• Visita il tuo negozio preferito: Many doughnut shops and cafes join the celebration. For instance, Krispy Kreme's UK outlets have been known to offer a free original glazed doughnut on National Doughnut Daykrispykreme.co.uk. Check if your local bakery has special deals or limited-edition doughnuts to mark the occasion.
• Preparazione fai da te delle ciambelle: Try your hand at making homemade doughnuts. British-style doughnuts (like the beloved raspberry jam “ball” doughnuts) can be made in your kitchen - a fun activity for families. Children will love cutting out shapes and adding sprinkles or fillings.
• Restituisci, in stile ciambella: Embrace the holiday's charitable origins by participating in a fundraising event. In the UK, a similar initiative is Settimana nazionale delle ciambelle (che si tiene solitamente a maggio), dove le panetterie vendono ciambelle per raccogliere fondi per charitiesawarenessdays.com. Anche durante il Doughnut Day, puoi donare una parte del ricavato delle vendite o dell'acquisto di ciambelle a una causa locale, diffondendo buona volontà mentre ti concedi qualcosa.
• Condividi sui social media: Post a picture of your favorite doughnut with the hashtag #NationalDoughnutDay. It's a great way to join a global community of doughnut enthusiasts and see the creative confections others are enjoying.

Le origini del Doughnut Day

National Doughnut Day's concept actually began in the United States in 1938, but its spirit knows no bordersmentalfloss.com. During World War I, American volunteers (nicknamed “doughnut lassies”) served soldiers fresh doughnuts as a taste of home on the front linesmentalfloss.com. To honor these volunteers and support charitable efforts during the Great Depression, The Salvation Army in Chicago established the first Doughnut Day in 1938en.wikipedia.orgmentalfloss.com. Over time, the tradition spread beyond the U.S., and today doughnut lovers in the UK also celebrate this sweet holiday.

In the UK, doughnuts have their own rich history. The classic filled doughnut (often injected with jam or custard) has been enjoyed for generations, even if it wasn't always honored with a dedicated day. As American food trends like Krispy Kreme and gourmet doughnut shops gained popularity in Britain in the 2000s, the excitement for a National Doughnut Day grew. Now, each year on the first Friday of June (around June 6), UK bakeries and cafes embrace the occasion much like their American peers - with promotions, free treats, and plenty of doughnut cheer. It's a testament to how a good idea, especially one as universally appealing as free doughnuts for a cause, can cross the Atlantic and find a home abroad.

It's worth noting a unique UK twist: Settimana nazionale delle ciambelle, a separate event usually held in May, has been a fixture in Britain for decades. Founded by a bakery organization, it raises funds for charities like The Children's Trust by encouraging bakeries to donate proceeds from doughnut sales. This week-long charity driveawarenessdays.com shows the British penchant for pairing philanthropy with pastries - a philosophy very much in line with Doughnut Day's original purpose. Together, Doughnut Week and Doughnut Day keep the nation's sweet tooth satisfied for good causes.

 

Conto alla rovescia per la Giornata nazionale delle ciambelle nel Regno Unito

Meravigliato quanti giorni mancano alla Giornata nazionale delle ciambelle nel Regno Unito?? Here's the live countdown to the next celebration on the first Friday of June:

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Ricette preferite per le ciambelle; come preparare e gustare le ciambelle

No matter how you spell it - ciambella O ciambella - there's no wrong way to enjoy this treat. In the UK, a popular homemade version is the ciambella alla marmellata tradizionale: un impasto morbido e lievitato, fritto fino a raggiungere la doratura perfetta, farcito con marmellata di fragole o lamponi e ricoperto di zucchero semolato. Prepararli in casa riempie la cucina di un irresistibile profumo di pasticceria. Per un approccio più semplice, si possono cuocere delle ciambelle a forma di anello in forno e glassarle con la glassa.

American-style recipes have also made their mark in British kitchens. Some enthusiasts try recreating Krispy Kreme-style glazed doughnuts, complete with a sweet vanilla glaze that sets into that thin, shiny coating. Others experiment with trendy flavors - think salted caramel drizzles or matcha-infused doughnut icing - reflecting Britain's diverse and evolving palate.

Gustare le ciambelle nel Regno Unito significa spesso fare un salto in panetteria. Istituzioni come Greggs o le panetterie dei supermercati offrono regolarmente ciambelle ripiene di gelatina che molti britannici sono cresciuti mangiando (chi può dimenticare le dita impolverate e la sorpresa di mordere la marmellata dolce?). Gusta la tua ciambella con una tazza di tè o caffè, oppure sii creativo e preparane una torre di ciambelle per il tè pomeridiano al posto degli scones. La versatilità delle ciambelle le rende perfette sia per una pausa tè in ufficio che per una merenda in famiglia nel fine settimana.

Curiosità sul giorno delle ciambelle

• Differenza di ortografia: In the UK, “doughnut” is the preferred spelling, while “donut” is a popular American simplificationquillbot.com. Both refer to the same delicious thing. (Even Dunkin' Donuts in the UK keeps the American spelling for branding.)
• Un paio di vacanze: Sorprendentemente, in realtà ci sono due National Doughnut Days each year - the famous one in June and another in November. The June observance (first Friday of June) is the original created by the Salvation Army, whereas a second, lesser-known Doughnut Day on November 5 has appeared in the U.S. since at least the 1930smentalfloss.com. Most Brits (and indeed many Americans) stick to celebrating the June date, but it means doughnut devotees technically have two excuses to indulge.
• Britain's Doughnut Devotion: A 2020 survey found the humble jam-filled doughnut to be among Britain's favorite treats, with millions consumed annually. Krispy Kreme's arrival in the UK in 2003 famously saw huge queues, proving that the doughnut craze is truly global.
• Da record: The world's largest doughnut ever made weighed 1,7 tonnellate, an oversized jelly doughnut made in the USA. For something closer to home, the largest box of doughnuts was created in London in 2021, holding 3,000 doughnuts - a tasty record.
• Perché venerdì?: National Doughnut Day is traditionally a Friday, kicking off the weekend on a sweet note. Perhaps not coincidentally, many offices bring in treats on Fridays - “Doughnut Day” fits perfectly with end-of-week indulgence.

Date delle festività della Giornata nazionale delle ciambelle

When is National Doughnut Day (UK) celebrated each year? Mark your calendars - it's observed on the first Friday of June. Which this year is Friday, June 5. Here are the upcoming dates for the UK (which align with the U.S. celebration as well):

 

Calendario nazionale della giornata delle ciambelle

Anno	Data	Giorno della settimana
2026	5 giugno 2026	Venerdì
2027	4 giugno 2027	Venerdì
2028	2 giugno 2028	Venerdì
2029	1 giugno 2029	Venerdì
2030	7 giugno 2030	Venerdì

(Note: The date varies each year because it's always the first Friday of June. In the UK, as in the US, most celebrations happen on that day.)

National Doughnut Day may have started as an American tradition, but its appeal is undeniably universal. In the UK, it's a day that combines British generosity with a love for tasty confections - whether you're biting into a sugar-dusted jam doughnut or a chocolate-glazed ring. It's an opportunity to enjoy a simple pleasure and also remember the surprisingly meaningful history behind it. After all, a holiday that began by comforting soldiers with homemade treats has become a global celebration of community, charity, and delicious doughnuts. So on June 6, join in the fun: raise a doughnut, share a smile, and savor the sweetness that connects us all.