World Egg Day is celebrated annually on the second Friday of October, with the 2024 celebration falling on October 11th. Established in 1996 at the IEC Vienna conference, World Egg Day aims to recognise the importance and versatility of eggs as an affordable, high-quality source of protein. The day encourages countries worldwide to celebrate eggs in various ways, highlighting their role in feeding families globally and their significance in brain and muscle development. The event is organised by the International Egg Commission (IEC) and promotes the nutritional value and culinary uses of eggs.