How long can ham stay in the fridge?
Ham has more than one official storage row. Store-wrapped slices, a half, or a spiral-cut cooked ham last 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. A store-wrapped whole cooked ham lasts 1 week. A fully cooked ham still vacuum-sealed at the plant lasts 2 weeks or the use-by date, whichever comes first.
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At a glance
| Kind of ham | Refrigerator window |
|---|---|
| Slices, half, or spiral-cut, store-wrapped | 3 to 5 days |
| Whole cooked ham, store-wrapped | 1 week |
| Plant-sealed fully cooked ham, unopened | 2 weeks or the use-by date |
Ham has more than one row on the official chart. Store-wrapped slices, a half, or a spiral-cut cooked ham: 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. A store-wrapped whole cooked ham: 1 week. A fully cooked ham still vacuum-sealed at the plant: 2 weeks or the use-by date. Use the tool below for a date, and read the matching row so you do not apply the wrong window.
Date calculator
You can switch food types on the main leftovers tool if you have a plant-sealed ham or a whole store-wrapped ham instead of slices.
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Common questions
How long does spiral-cut ham last in the fridge?
FoodSafety.gov lists store-wrapped slices, a half, or a spiral-cut cooked ham at 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
How long does a whole store-wrapped cooked ham last?
One week in the refrigerator, according to the official cold storage chart.
What about an unopened plant-sealed cooked ham?
A fully cooked ham still vacuum-sealed at the plant is listed at 2 weeks, or the use-by date if that date is earlier.
Where do I get a date for a different ham type?
Use this page for slices, or switch food types on the main leftovers tool for a plant-sealed or whole store-wrapped ham.