World Egg Day is marked every year on the second Friday of October, and in 2026 it fell on 9 October. The day is used to spread awareness about the nutritional value of eggs, which are an affordable source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals. It also highlights the role eggs can play in achieving nutritional security, especially for children and low-income households. In India, eggs are part of supplementary nutrition in several States, including the noon meal programme in Tamil Nadu schools, making the theme relevant to public health policy.