National Blueberry Muffin Day

National Blueberry Muffin Day is celebrated on July 11 every year, a fixed date that never moves around the calendar. It celebrates one of the most loved baked goods in the country, the soft, sweet muffin studded with juicy blueberries. Americans love it enough that blueberry has become the country’s top muffin flavor, showing up at breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or alongside coffee at the end of a long day.

Blueberry muffins hold a genuinely large place in American baking. Minnesota even made the blueberry muffin its official state muffin in 1988, a nod to how the state’s northern wild blueberries pair with its southern wheat fields. Globally, blueberry production has grown past 1.8 million metric tons in recent years, with the United States contributing a large share of that total.

The day itself isn’t tied to any single founder. It falls during National Blueberry Month, close to other blueberry related dates like National Blueberry Day on July 8 and National Pick Blueberries Day on July 10.

How Is National Blueberry Muffin Day Celebrated

• Bakeries and home bakers are the heart of the day. Cafes and bakeries often prepare special offers, while home bakers dig out old family recipes or try new ones.

• People share muffins with coworkers, drop off plates for neighbors, or host small muffin brunches with friends and family.

• On social media, the hashtags #BlueberryMuffinDay and #NationalBlueberryMuffinDay fill up with photos of muffins.

• Retailers join in too, with baking brands like King Arthur Baking Company known to offer deals on ingredients as the day approaches, giving home bakers one more reason to preheat the oven.