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The Best Dates to Buy in 2026
Our editorially ranked picks across every category — overall, value, organic, gift and budget — with the data behind each label.
Full methodology in /how-we-rank. Picks are ranked on taste, quality, value, ingredients, texture and packaging, independent of retailer commission.
Best Dates for Gifting
Elegant boxes and culturally significant varieties that travel well as gifts.
The Best Dates to Buy in 2026
Our editorially ranked picks across every category — overall, value, organic, gift and budget — with the data behind each label.
The best dates to buy in 2026
Medjool Jumbo Premium, 3 lb
soft · very sweet · ★ 93
Medjool Dates, Whole
soft · very sweet · ★ 92
Medjool Dates, Pitted
soft · very sweet · ★ 90
Coachella’s Best Organic Halawi Dates Box
chewy · sweet · ★ 89
Medjool Signature Gift Box
soft · very sweet · ★ 88
Ajwa Gift Tin, 600 g
soft · sweet · ★ 86
Ajwa Premium Dates 908g (2lb)
soft · sweet · ★ 86
Barhi Fresh Dates, Whole
soft · sweet · ★ 85
Halawi Chewy Dates, Whole, 1 lb
chewy · sweet · ★ 84
Deglet Noor Dates, Pitted, 2 lb
firm · mild · ★ 82
Medjool Date Syrup, 12 oz
firm · very sweet · ★ 81
Deglet Noor Dates, Pitted
firm · mild · ★ 80
Date Sugar (Deglet Noor), 1 lb
firm · sweet · ★ 76
Rancho Meladuco Organic Medjool 2lb Box
soft · sweet · ★ 9.5
NUTS U.S. Medjool Dates 2lb
soft · sweet · ★ 9.3
Rancho Meladuco Conventional Medjool 2lb
soft · sweet · ★ 9
Medjool Days Soft Rutab Medjool
soft · sweet · ★ 9
Medjool Days Fancy Tight-Skinned Medjool
firm · sweet · ★ 9
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How do you rank best-of lists?
We rank on five attributes: taste, quality, value, ingredients, and packaging. Editorial scores are assigned by editors; rankings are never sold to retailers.
How often are best-of lists refreshed?
Whenever a top-ranked product changes availability or price beyond our threshold, or when a new product outperforms an existing pick.