Brie Day
November 16 every year
The story
Brie is a soft-ripened cow's-milk cheese from the Île-de-France tradition, known for its edible white rind and creamy, mushroomy interior. Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun carry protected status; many milder Bries feed everyday cheese plates worldwide. Served at room temperature, it spreads on bread, melts into recipes, and anchors boards beside fruit and charcuterie.
The cheese's history reaches back centuries near Paris, supplying royal and market tables alike. Ripeness transforms texture from chalky to luxuriously soft; overripe Brie can become ammonia-sharp. Choosing a good wheel means looking for a plump center and a rind that smells of cellar and cream rather than sourness. Unlike firmer alpine cheeses, Brie asks to be eaten soon after peak ripeness.
On Brie Day, let a wedge soften on the counter, serve with baguette and grapes, and taste the rind with the paste. Celebrating Brie is celebrating French soft cheese elegance: bloomy rind, gentle funk, and a wedge that disappears before the bread does.
About Brie Day
- When is Brie Day?
- Brie Day is November 16 every year. In 2026, Brie Day falls on Monday, November 16, 2026.
- When is Brie Day in 2026?
- In 2026, Brie Day is Monday, November 16, 2026 (November 16 every year).
- Which country is Brie Day from?
- Brie Day is on the France Food Holidays calendar.
- Is today Brie Day?
- No. Today is not Brie Day. It returns on November 16 every year. In 2026, that is Monday, November 16, 2026.
- How do you celebrate Brie Day?
- There isn’t a single official way to celebrate. Read the story on this page, then cook or order brie. The iOS app’s Where to Eat can help you find brie nearby — this website does not list restaurants.
- Does Brie Day happen every year?
- Yes. Brie Day recurs on November 16 every year.