THE Sweetest MONTH OF THE YEAR
June is National Candy Month, and this year it hits different. Because we were born in it. Literally!
Every June, The Candy World Gets Its Holiday
National Candy Month is the one month built entirely around the thing we obsess over all year long. And this year, it's personal: June 22 is our 8th birthday!
We opened our doors on June 22, 2018 because we believed candy deserved to be taken seriously. Eight years later, we're still here. Still obsessing. Still hunting down the best treats on the planet, all for you!
What to Expect This Month
Four Things and One Secret
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National Candy Month FAQ
National Candy Month is an annual month-long celebration of candy held every June. It was created by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) to recognize the role candy plays in everyday moments, from birthdays and parties to small daily treats.
National Candy Month runs every year from June 1 through June 30. In 2026, the celebration takes place from June 1 to June 30, 2026.
National Candy Month was created by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), the trade association that represents the U.S. chocolate, candy, gum and mint industry.
National Candy Month was first observed in January 1974. It moved to May in 1989, and has been celebrated in June every year since 1999.
June was chosen because it falls between the major confectionery sales seasons of Easter and Halloween, helping bridge the summer gap. June also kicks off summer, the season when people stock up on treats for vacations, parties, weddings, and end-of-school celebrations.
Popular ways to celebrate include hosting blind candy taste tests, running bracket-style flavor tournaments, sending build-your-own candy gift boxes, trying candy from other countries, taking factory or candy shop tours, and discovering underrated brands and flavors you've never tried before.
National Candy Month is a month-long celebration held every June. National Candy Day is a separate one-day holiday observed every year on November 4. Both are recognized by the National Confectioners Association.
This year is extra meaningful for us: June 22 is our 8th birthday. All month, we're sharing candy origin stories, Candyologist hot takes, and the most underrated picks we can't stop eating. Get on the list to be the first to hear what's coming June 22.