What do people call 'Croissants' all over the world? Different names of the treat explored in celebration of National Croissant Day 2025

When you hear the word 'croissant', you immediately think of the French. What if we told you that croissants are actually an Austrian pastry? The origin of croissants dates back a few centuries ago, specifically in the 13th century. Back in Austria, they made kipferl, which is a flaky crescent-shaped pastry. In fact, the name of the widely loved puff pastry is derived from its very shape.

How did we come to associate croissants with the French? Over the years, French bakers during the 19th and 20th centuries developed croissants into what we know them today.

However, croissants are not only limited to France but are enjoyed by everyone in different parts of the world. Keep reading to know what croissants are called in different countries and what deals you can explore on National Croissant Day 2025.

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Different ways to say 'Croissant' all around the world

The name of everyone's favorite breakfast pastry comes from Austria. It is known as kipferl.

The Portuguese and the French both share the same name for the flaky pastry. It is called a croissant in Portugal as well. Additionally, the Spanish name for croissant is very similar to the Portuguese and French names. In Spain, it is called a 'cruasán'.

In Italy, a croissant is known as a 'cornetto'. This name is derived from the horn shape of the pastry. In Italian, cornetto translates to 'little horn'. Similarly, in Germany, it is given a name based on its shape. It is called a 'hornchen'.

Going to Turkey, they have a similar pastry to a croissant that is called an 'ay coregi'. The name comes from the crescent shape of the pastry. The name directly translates to 'moon pastry'.

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Deals and discounts to explore on National Croissant Day 2025

Here are some of the deals and discounts you can avail of on January 30, 2025, on account of National Croissant Day.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is already known for serving their honey butter croissants for free with every meal. However, for National Croissant Day 2025, they are going bigger. They introduced the Cheddar’s Croissant Comfort Kit.

This kit will be available in their stores from 9 a.m. on January 30, 2025. It is priced at $25 with tax. This kit includes a $25 Cheddar's gift card with cute croissant-themed merch. These include croissant-shaped undereye masks, croissant-printed wrap blankets (with pockets), and croissant-grip fuzzy socks.

Paris Baguette

You can get a free croissant with any purchase you make at the Paris Baguette stores on January 30, 2025. But before you can take advantage of this offer, you must register for the PB Rewards. This offer can only be redeemed once by each customer.

You will have three options to choose from. Your options include a Butter Pecan King Cream Donut, a Butter Pecan Supreme Croissant, and a Butter Pecan Mochi Donut.

Wildgrain

At Wildgrain, you always get free croissants with every order. But for National Croissant Day, Wildgrain is celebrating by giving you $30 off on orders site-wide. This offer is valid till January 31, 2025.

Bakerly

If you are shopping from Bakerly, you get a 15% discount site-wide. This discount is automatically deducted at checkout on National Croissant Day 2025.

Goldbelly

Goldbelly's National Croissant Day 2025 offer extends only to new customers. If you are a new customer, you get $20 off on a purchase of $100 or more. Just use the code 'TODAY20' when you checkout.

Maman

Get a free classic croissant when you order more than $10 from the Maman app on National Croissant Day 2015.

Burger King

Burger King is celebrating National Croissant Day 2025 by selling their Croissan’wich for just one cent. This offer applies when you spend more than $1 on any of their participating locations. Check if your local Burger King has this offer or not before ordering.

GoPuff

Shop from GoPuff and you can save up to 20% on Bakerly Chocolate Croissants. This offer is available only on January 30, 2025.

La Madeleine

If you have an active La Madeleine subscription on their app, you can get a free croissant with your online or app order on January 30, 2025.

Hero Bread

If you are a Today.com reader, Hero Bread has an offer for you for National Croissant Day 2025. You can get 10% off on all products site-wide and this includes their croissants and your first subscription. All you have to do is use the code TODAY10 between Jan. 26 to Feb. 6.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com

Another offer for Today.com readers from GourmetGiftBaskets.com, use their code TODAYC to avail of 20% off on baked gifts. This offer is valid till February 28, 2025.

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In addition to the different ways croissants are referred to in different countries of the world, these are some of the offers you can avail of on January 30, 2025, to celebrate National Croissant Day.