National Pancake Day 2025 - Enjoy Free Pancakes at IHOP®
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You just missed National Pancake Day 2025, but turn that frown upside down, because more information on National Pancake Day 2026 is coming soon! Every year IHOP® celebrates its one-day in-restaurant tradition where guests can enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk Pancakes.

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You just missed National Pancake Day 2025, but turn that frown upside down, because more information on National Pancake Day 2026 is coming soon! Every year IHOP® celebrates its one-day in-restaurant tradition where guests can enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk Pancakes.

^Dine-in only. One free short stack (three buttermilk pancakes) per guest. Price, participation and hours may vary by location. © 2025 IHOP Restaurants LLC.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What does IHOP do on National Pancake Day?
A: For the past 18 years, IHOP has celebrated its own national holiday, National Pancake Day, a one-day IHOP tradition and event where guests can enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk Pancakes in its restaurants nationwide.
Q: How do you get free pancakes at IHOP on National Pancake Day?
A: You get a free short stack of pancakes visiting your local participating IHOP. National Pancake Day 2025 is on March 4th from 7am-8pm.

If you are a member of the media and would like more information about National Pancake Day, please contact us at media@ihop.com.