How long do almonds last in the refrigerator?

16 months in the refrigerator, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).

Can you freeze almonds?

Yes. 20 months in the freezer, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. This is a best-quality window — food kept constantly frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) stays safe indefinitely.

How long do almonds last in the pantry?

6 months in the pantry, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.

How Long Do Almonds Last?

Shelf Stable Foods · 2 preparations · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Type or preparation

Storage method

* freezer times are best-quality windows

Almonds — shell — refrigerator, from date of purchase

16 months in the refrigerator

Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)
Applies from date of purchase · shell

Stored on

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Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue

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All official guidance for almonds

Every storage entry the USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists for this food, exactly as published (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24). “No official duration listed” means the source does not provide a number for that combination — not that the food lasts forever.

Almonds — shell

Where	Condition	Official time
Pantry	from date of purchase	6 months
Refrigerator	from date of purchase	16 months
Freezer	from date of purchase	20 months (best quality)

Almonds — no shell

Where	Condition	Official time
Pantry	from date of purchase	4 months
Refrigerator	from date of purchase	8 months
Freezer	from date of purchase	10 months (best quality)

Common questions about almonds

How long do almonds last in the refrigerator?: 16 months in the refrigerator, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).
Can you freeze almonds?: Yes. 20 months in the freezer, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. This is a best-quality window — food kept constantly frozen at 0 °F (−18 °C) stays safe indefinitely.
How long do almonds last in the pantry?: 6 months in the pantry, counted from the date of purchase, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.

Two reminders that apply here

Keep the fridge at 40 °F (4 °C) or below.Refrigerator times in this dataset assume a refrigerator held at or below 40 °F. An appliance thermometer is the reliable way to check.

The two-hour rule.Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90 °F / 32 °C) should be discarded, per FoodSafety.gov. Storage windows assume food was refrigerated promptly.