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National Muffin Day celebrates the universally loved baked good every February 20. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, classic or experimental, this day is a perfect excuse to indulge. Bake a batch from scratch, visit your favorite local bakery, or share a treat with a friend to join the delicious festivities.
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Expected National Muffin Day Deals
While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that National Muffin Day often brings sweet deals from major bakeries and coffee chains. Expect places like Starbucks, Dunkin’, and local cafes to offer discounts on individual muffins or special combo deals with coffee. Grocery stores like Whole Foods Market and Kroger might feature sales on baking mixes or pre-made muffins. Look for specialty bakeries such as Magnolia Bakery or Panera Bread to roll out unique seasonal muffin flavors or limited-time offers. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as February 20 approaches.
Platform Guide for National Muffin Day
TikTok
Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NationalMuffinDay. Film a quick recipe tutorial, a taste test of different muffin flavors, or a ‘day in the life’ featuring your favorite muffin.
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalMuffinDay. Share mouth-watering photos of your homemade muffins, a beautifully plated brunch featuring muffins, or a poll asking followers their favorite muffin flavor.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalMuffinDay. Organize a virtual muffin swap with friends, share a family recipe, or post about a local bakery’s special offerings.
National Muffin Day Hero
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National Muffin Day timeline
English-style muffins originate in Wales — they contain yeast and are cooked on a pan.
The first found printed reference to the muffin is spelled as ‘moofin.’
The muffin grows in popularity in Britain and muffin factories are set up all over England.
In an episode of “Dexter’s Laboratory,” Dexter’s dad goes crazy over muffins.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Muffin Day
Local bakeries, coffee shops, and restaurants can celebrate National Muffin Day by offering special discounts on muffins or introducing limited-edition flavors. Consider a ‘buy one, get one free’ deal on muffins for early morning customers or a ‘muffin flight’ featuring mini versions of popular varieties. Retailers selling baking supplies could host in-store demonstrations or offer promotions on muffin mixes and baking tools to inspire home bakers.
National Muffin Day FAQs
When is National Muffin Day?
In 2027, National Muffin Day is observed on Saturday, February 20, making it an ideal occasion for a leisurely breakfast or brunch featuring freshly baked muffins. Plan a baking session or visit a local cafe to celebrate.
What is the most popular muffin flavor?
Surveys and sales data often point to blueberry as the reigning champion of muffin flavors, closely followed by chocolate chip and banana nut. These traditional choices continue to dominate the market and home baking alike.
How many types of muffins are there?
Beyond the primary distinction of American vs. English muffins, the culinary world boasts hundreds of flavor combinations. Bakers constantly innovate with ingredients like various fruits, nuts, spices, and even vegetables, ensuring a muffin for every palate.
What is the difference between a muffin and a cupcake?
The key distinction lies in sweetness, texture, and purpose. Muffins usually have a coarser crumb and are eaten plain or with a light topping, while cupcakes are dessert items with a finer crumb, often topped with rich buttercream or ganache.
National Muffin Day Activities
Try a new type of muffin
If you saw Portuguese muffins above and a question mark popped up over your head, you're not alone. Known as Bolos Lêvados in some places, and Portuguese pancakes in others, these delights are like a sweeter version of English muffins. See if you can hunt some down in your local market, or if you're feeling ambitious, look up a recipe and get cooking!
Make your own muffins
There might not be an easier baked good to make. We've even included a few awesome recipes below! The Portuguese muffin takes a bit more effort, but they're worth it. Feeling sheepish? Don't! A few simple ingredients and a muffin tin are all you need to make the muffins of your dreams. You can do it. We believe in you.
Find the best muffin in town
Talk to your bakery-bound friends, and consult your favorite app — hiding behind some storefront near you is your own magical muffin match. Go on a tour of coffee shops and buy a muffin from each, then cut them up and do a taste test, by yourself or with friends! You'll find your go-to muffin, and get to taste a variety of varieties while you searc
Why We Love National Muffin Day
They come in so many varieties
There's English muffins, Portuguese muffins, American muffins, and so many hybrids (cruffins, duffins, muffin tops, and a whole lot more). If you don't love one of them, you're bound to find another that you do! And don't even get us started on flavors: blueberry, cranberry orange, bran, chocolate chip. There's a muffin for everyone.
They're easy to make
Elaborate cakes and pastries are involved affairs, Muffins, though, are a type of quick bread, and as that title suggests, they don't take long to cook. Muffins are so easy to make you can whip up a batch on a weekday before work or as a friend is on their way over to gab. Have a buddy in the doldrums? Make some muffins and leave them on their doorstep, a sure thing for bringing smiles.
They're fun to eat
Muffins are kind of like Oreos — everyone has their own way of eating them. Do you go for the stump first, or dive straight into the top? Do you split the too and spread butter or jam between and smush the concoction into a muffin sandwich? Do you pick off pieces for dainty bites, or just stuff the whole thing in your mouth?
National Muffin Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | February 20 | Saturday |
| 2028 | February 20 | Sunday |
| 2029 | February 20 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | February 20 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | February 20 | Thursday |
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