Peru celebrates national pork sandwich day to boost economy
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Each year on the second Sunday of September, people in Peru celebrate the “Día Nacional del Pan con Chicharrón” (National Pork Sandwich Day), honoring a traditional breakfast and its cultural importance.
The date also aims to encourage pork consumption and support the country’s pork industry, which includes producers, businesses, and entrepreneurs. In 2025, Peru had a population of 3,702,587 pigs and produced 217,623 tons of pork, showing growth in the sector.
This year, the Asociación Peruana de Porcicultores (Peruvian Swine Association) and the Ministry of Agrarian Development (Midagri) are offering special promotions to make pork more accessible. In the Los Olivos district of Lima, pork sandwiches will be sold for just one sol (Peruvian currency) from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 13th. Other stores, like Minka, will offer discounts on pork purchases over 100 soles.
The “Día Nacional del Pan con Chicharrón de Cerdo Peruano” was formally established by the Peruvian Swine Association and Midagri to recognize the dish’s value and promote the pork production chain. The sandwich also gained international recognition, winning first place in the “Mundial de Desayunos” (World Breakfast Competition) in 2025. Currently, Peruvians consume around 11 kilograms of pork per person annually, and 75% of pork production comes from intensive farming systems.
