National Muffin Day is dedicated to the humble muffin—a delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, and everything in between. Muffins come in countless varieties, from the classic blueberry to creative flavors like pumpkin spice, double chocolate, and even savory options with cheese and herbs. Celebrated each year on February 20, National Muffin Day encourages everyone to enjoy a muffin, try a new recipe, or even bake a batch to share with friends and family.
🧁 Muffins are undeniably among the most celebrated desserts! We’ve already covered National Cupcake Day, National Vanilla Cupcake Day, National Chocolate Cupcake Day, and there’s even more delicious content on the way! Stay tuned for more sweet celebrations! 🎉
The Background of National Muffin Day
While the origins of National Muffin Day aren’t tied to a specific historical event, muffins themselves have a rich history. The term “muffin” dates back to at least the early 18th century, likely derived from the German word muffen, meaning “small cake.” Originally enjoyed in Britain, muffins made their way to the U.S., where they evolved into the fluffy, cake-like versions we know today. National Muffin Day isn’t just about eating muffins—it’s also an opportunity to share food with others. The holiday began as a way to support community-building efforts, with many people baking muffins to give to those in need.
When is National Muffin Day Celebrated?
If you’re looking forward to a day dedicated to muffins, here’s a schedule for National Muffin Day in the coming years. This holiday, celebrated on February 20, brings an annual chance to savor these small cakes in all their forms—sweet, savory, classic, and creative:
| Year | Date and Day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | February 20, Thursday |
| 2026 | February 20, Friday |
| 2027 | February 20, Saturday |
| 2028 | February 20, Sunday |
| 2029 | February 20, Tuesday |
| 2030 | February 20, Wednesday |
Fun Facts about Muffins
Muffins may seem simple, but there’s more to these baked treats than meets the eye. From unique regional favorites to the origin of the muffin itself, there are a few fun details that highlight their place in food culture. Here’s a closer look at some interesting muffin trivia:
- Muffins have two main types: English muffins, which are yeast-based and cooked on a griddle, and American muffins, which are quick-breads baked in tins.
- The blueberry muffin is the official state muffin of Minnesota, while Massachusetts claims the corn muffin as its own.
- Muffins gained popularity in the U.S. during the 19th century when they became a breakfast staple.
- Savory muffins with ingredients like cheese, herbs, and vegetables are just as popular as sweet ones in many parts of the world.
Ways to Celebrate National Muffin Day
There’s no wrong way to enjoy a muffin, but here are a few fun ideas to celebrate National Muffin Day! Start by trying your hand at baking—choose a classic recipe or experiment with new flavors. Share your creations on social media with #NationalMuffinDay to join the celebration and connect with other muffin fans.
For a thoughtful twist, bake an extra batch to share with friends, neighbors, or even a local shelter. Finally, consider stopping by a bakery to sample a muffin or two if baking isn’t your thing!
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
