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World Tequila Day 2026: 5 shots of lesser-known facts

Nascimento Pinto

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By Nascimento Pinto
Published Jul 21, 2026

World Tequila Day

Every year, World Tequila Day 2026 is observed on July 24 and dedicated to celebrate the national spirit of Mexico and its culture and heritage

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What is tequila?

Tequila is a distilled alcoholic spirit that is made from the blue agave plant in Mexico and can be produced only in specific region in the country like Jalisco

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Origin of the day

The day was designated in 2006 when UNESCO had designated the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila in Mexico as a World Heritage Site

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