Crab Meat Day is a food holiday observed March 9 in the United States celebrating a crustacean noted for its delicate and sweet taste.

A popular ingredient in many cuisines around the world, crab meat is renowned for its nutritional benefits, including being high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals.

Crab meat is often served in soups, salads, dips and, of course, the classic crab cake.

The best place to celebrate this food holiday in the USA is Maryland, famous for its blue crabs and crab cakes, and where the crab season officially begins in April.