World Pulses Day 2027
Wednesday 10 February 2027
Dates can vary from year to year, so check the organiser’s website for the latest details.
World Pulses Day is 10 February, celebrating beans, lentils and other pulses through food learning and sustainable food-system conversations.
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Dates and event details
Wednesday 10 February 2027. Held every year on 10 February.
| Date status | Date calculated from a fixed annual pattern |
|---|---|
| Date-check source | Official UN or UN agency source |
| Where | International |
What are pulses?
Pulses are the dry edible seeds of leguminous plants grown for food, including dry beans, lentils, chickpeas and dry peas. They provide a practical starting point for learning about ingredients, crops, cooking and the journeys food takes from producers to households.
The General Assembly designated World Pulses Day following the International Year of Pulses in 2016. FAO’s campaign connects the occasion with sustainable food systems and the production and consumption of pulses. The standing annual date supports the 2027 entry; an official 2027 theme has not been verified here.
World Pulses Day takes place annually on 10 February, including Wednesday 10 February 2027. The United Nations observance raises awareness of pulses and their role in food and farming. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations facilitates the day with partners around the world.
Ideas for schools and colleges
- Build an ingredient collection. Compare clearly labelled samples or photographs of different pulses and record their names and sources.
- Follow a food journey. Trace one product from a documented growing region through processing, packaging and retail.
- Explore a recipe’s context. Use a reliable source or invite a willing contributor to explain a particular dish and its ingredients.
- Read a food label. Compare suitable products and identify what the label actually tells a shopper, including preparation and storage information.
Workplace and community ideas
A workplace caterer could introduce a clearly labelled dish and explain the ingredients and preparation. Ask for feedback before deciding whether it should become a regular option. Keep any nutritional statements accurate and within the team’s expertise, without promising a particular health outcome.
A library or community group could organise a recipe exchange, a cooking demonstration with an appropriate provider or a display about food production. Credit contributors and obtain permission before publishing family recipes or personal stories. Participation should not depend on buying ingredients or bringing food from home.
A food business can use the day to explain the origin and preparation of a product it already sells. Show which sourcing claims can be evidenced and distinguish the business’s own activity from FAO’s international campaign. Check the campaign’s current permissions before using official graphics in promotional material.
Explore more than a recipe
A cooking activity can be an inviting introduction, but the day also offers questions about farming, storage, trade and cultural knowledge. Choose a particular pulse and investigate where it is grown, how it reaches a shop and how different cooks use it. Avoid presenting a dish as representative of an entire country or community.
Use appropriate preparation instructions and the setting’s usual food-safety arrangements. Dried and ready-to-use products require different handling, so follow the product instructions and relevant official guidance. Check dietary requirements and allergens before a tasting, and provide another way to take part.
Make the activity useful afterwards
Choose one outcome: a checked recipe sheet, clearer product information, a new question for a supplier or a resource list for learners. If sharing recipes, include the original source, preparation instructions and any relevant notes agreed with the contributor. Keep the material accessible to people who could not attend the original session in person.
FAO provides official campaign information, educational publications and participation resources. Check the year attached to a guide or event listing before sharing it. Earlier materials can still be useful when their date is clear and the information remains appropriate.
Related occasions include World Food Day and Sustainable Gastronomy Day.
Source check: 23 October 2026. The annual date, FAO role and campaign purpose were verified against FAO’s official World Pulses Day website. No 2027 theme or programme is assumed.
