National Blueberry Pancake Day Date in the current year: January 28, 2024

A pancake is a flat cake made from a starch-based batter and cooked on a hot surface, usually with oil or butter. According to archaeologists, pancakes are the oldest cereal food; they were eaten in prehistoric societies. Today, most countries have their own version of pancakes. They can be leavened or unleavened, sweet or savory, served plain or with various toppings and fillings. Although pancakes can be served at any time of the day, they are typically considered a breakfast and brunch food in North America.

Blueberry pancakes are especially popular in the United States and Canada, so it is not surprising that North Americans even celebrate an unofficial Blueberry Pancake Day. It is somewhat odd that it is celebrated in January, since the North American blueberry season runs from April to late September. However, you can buy blueberries even in January because fresh blueberries are imported from South America from October to March, and if your local grocery store doesn’t have fresh blueberries, you can always settle for frozen ones.

To celebrate National Blueberry Pancake Day, add some blueberries to the pancake batter and then top the pancakes with even more blueberries for good measure. If you’re not a fan of cooking, go out for brunch and order some blueberry pancakes.