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National Taco Day is celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Restaurants are offering free and discounted tacos.

Taco Bell is offering $1 tacos at various times during the day.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 is National Taco Day and local and national chains are offering deals to celebrate.

The made-up holiday doesn't have a single origin — over the years, various restaurants and politicians proclaimed different days to be a national taco day . In 2009, Del Taco put a press release stating that it was time to "celebrate National Taco Day" on Oct. 4, according to Gustave Arellano's book "Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America."

National Taco Day remained on Oct. 4 until 2024, when Taco John's gave up the "Taco Tuesday" trademark. Taco Bell then petitioned to have the day moved to

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