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National Muffin Day

Celebrate National Muffin Day with delicious, freshly-baked muffins! Get creative and try out new recipes or stick to your classic favorites!

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February 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEFebruary 20

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYBaking

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to celebrate National Muffin Day on February 20! This day has been around since the early 1800s and was originally created as a way to honor the delicious yet simple treat. For many, muffins are seen as an easy-to-make breakfast item that can be enjoyed in any season. From blueberry, banana nut, and pumpkin spice varieties - there is something for everyone!

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TIMELINE

National Muffin Day Timeline

First Mention of Muffins

The term "moofin" was first documented in the diary of Samuel Pepys, an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament.

Rise of English Muffins

During the 1800s, English muffins became popularized as a breakfast item in Britain. These are different from American-style muffins and are more similar to a crumpet.

Introduction in America

American-style muffins, typically sweet and cake-like, began to appear in American cookbooks in the mid 19th century.

Muffin Mixes Debut

Commercial muffin mixes were introduced to the market, simplifying the baking process and making muffins more accessible to households nationwide.

Muffin Mania

Muffins experienced a surge in popularity in the 1980s, as many bakeries and coffee shops began promoting them as a breakfast item.

National Muffin Day Established

National Muffin Day was established to honor this much-loved baked good. The day is marked on February 20 annually.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Muffin Day

Bake a batch of muffins

Gather some friends and bake your own muffins at home. Make them from scratch with fresh ingredients and have fun experimenting with different flavors.

VISIT

Visit a local bakery

Head to your favorite bakery and pick out a variety of freshly baked muffins. Try out the different flavors, from blueberry to carrot cake.

HOLD

Hold a muffin exchange

Invite friends to bring a dozen muffins each and trade with each other. You can also make muffin mixes together that everyone can take home and bake on their own.

HOST

Host a muffin cooking party

Gather all the ingredients you need for baking and let everyone get creative in the kitchen. Have a competition for the most creative or delicious muffin.

CREATE

Create an outdoor muffin picnic

Pack up some homemade or store bought muffins, some blankets, and head out for a picnic in nature. Enjoy eating your muffins in the great outdoors.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Muffin Day

Muffins are easy to make

Making muffins from scratch is surprisingly easy. All you need are some basic pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs and milk plus whatever add ins you choose. With a bowl and a whisk, you can whip up a batch of delicious muffins in no time at all!

Muffins are tasty

There's nothing quite like a freshly-baked muffin to start the day off right! Whether you prefer blueberry, banana nut or even chocolate chunk, these little treats never fail to satisfy. Muffins are great for an on-the-go breakfast or an easy midmorning snack.

Muffins are versatile

Muffins don't just have to be limited to breakfast. You can make savory muffins for lunch or dinner using ingredients like cheese, bacon and vegetables. And if you're looking for something sweet, there are endless possibilities for dessert muffins like peanut butter, strawberry swirl, and oatmeal raisin.