Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery founded National Jamaican Patty Day in May of 2015. The month of August is significant to Golden Krust for a myriad of reasons. Golden Krust first opened its doors for business in August of 1989. Jamaica also celebrates both Emancipation and Independence holidays in the month of August. Most importantly, Mavis Ephraim, the matriarch of the Hawthorne family was born in the month of August.
The Registrar at National Day Calendar declared National Jamaican Patty Day to be observed annually on the first Saturday in August.