Pão Francês Day, also known as French Bread Day, is observed in Brazil every March 21. This holiday celebrates pão francês, the most popular bread in the country, which is inspired by the French baguette but has its own unique characteristics. The bread is a short cylindrical roll with a golden crisp crust and soft white crumb, known by various names across Brazil, including cacetinho and pãozinho. Its origins are debated, with theories suggesting it was created in the early 20th century by wealthy Brazilians who wanted to replicate French bread or during the colonial period when wheat flour was introduced by the Portuguese royal court. Pão francês is a staple in Brazilian diets, consumed at all meals and used in popular sandwiches like bauru and x-caboquinho. The São Paulo Bakery and Confectionery Industry Union reports that more rolls of pão francês are baked daily in São Paulo than the city's population. Since 2013, it has been included in Brazil's basic food basket, making it exempt from federal taxes.