National Fluffernutter Day
October 8
About National Fluffernutter Day
National Fluffernutter Day is a light-hearted American food holiday celebrating the fluffernutter, a sandwich made by spreading peanut butter and marshmallow creme between two slices of bread. It falls every year on 8 October, which in 2026 lands on a Thursday. There is no single official organiser behind the day, but fans of this nostalgic New England treat have happily adopted it as an annual excuse to enjoy a childhood classic.
How to Celebrate National Fluffernutter Day
This is a day made for getting sticky fingers in the kitchen. Here are eight delicious ways to take part.
- Make the classic sandwich – Spread peanut butter on one slice of soft white bread and a generous layer of marshmallow fluff on the other, then press them together. Simple, sweet and exactly as it should be.
- Try a gourmet twist – Upgrade your fluffernutter with sliced banana, a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of sea salt or a few crushed pretzels for a sweet-and-salty crunch.
- Toast or grill it – Butter the outside of the bread and grill the sandwich like a toastie so the fluff goes warm and gooey and the peanut butter turns molten.
- Bake fluffernutter treats – Channel the flavours into cookies, brownies, blondies or cupcakes for a crowd-pleasing bake.
- Host a fluffernutter taste test – Set out smooth and crunchy peanut butter, different breads and toppings, and let everyone build their perfect version.
- Share with the kids – The fluffernutter is a brilliant no-cook recipe for children to assemble themselves, making it a fun after-school activity.
- Go for a dessert version – Use the duo as a filling for crepes, a topping for ice cream or a dip for apple slices and graham crackers.
- Post your creation – Snap your gooiest, messiest fluffernutter and share it online to tempt your friends into joining in.
What is National Fluffernutter Day?
National Fluffernutter Day is an unofficial food holiday that honours the beloved peanut butter and marshmallow creme sandwich. The fluffernutter has deep roots in New England, particularly Massachusetts, where Marshmallow Fluff was first created. The day appeals to anyone with a sweet tooth and a soft spot for simple, nostalgic comfort food, and it is celebrated mainly in the United States.
When is National Fluffernutter Day?
National Fluffernutter Day is observed every year on 8 October. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, 8 October. The date is fixed and does not change from year to year.
The History of National Fluffernutter Day
The story of the fluffernutter begins with Marshmallow Fluff. In 1917, a confectioner named Archibald Query of Somerville, Massachusetts whipped up his own marshmallow creme in his kitchen and sold it door to door. Sugar shortages during the First World War forced him to scale back, and in 1920 he sold his recipe to candymakers H. Allen Durkee and Fred Mower for 500 dollars. Their company, Durkee-Mower, renamed the product Marshmallow Fluff and grew it into a New England icon.
The pairing of marshmallow creme with peanut butter predates the Fluff brand itself. Around 1913, Emma and Amory Curtis of Melrose, Massachusetts published what is considered the earliest known recipe for a peanut butter and marshmallow creme sandwich. The combination caught on as an affordable, filling treat, especially for children, and became a lunchbox staple across New England.
The catchy name came much later. In 1960, an advertising agency working for Durkee-Mower coined the word fluffernutter, blending fluffer from Marshmallow Fluff with nutter from peanut butter. The clever portmanteau stuck, and the sandwich’s popularity has endured ever since. National Fluffernutter Day grew out of that enduring affection, joining a calendar full of quirky food celebrations. If you enjoy nostalgic food days, you might also like National Popcorn Day.
Fun Facts About National Fluffernutter Day
- Marshmallow Fluff was invented in 1917 by Archibald Query in Somerville, Massachusetts.
- Query sold his marshmallow creme recipe to Durkee-Mower for just 500 dollars in 1920.
- The word fluffernutter was coined by an advertising agency in 1960, decades after the sandwich first appeared.
- The earliest known peanut butter and marshmallow creme sandwich recipe dates back to around 1913.
- In 2006 a Massachusetts state senator proposed limiting fluffernutters in schools, which sparked a counter-proposal to make it the official state sandwich.
- Marshmallow Fluff is so beloved in its home state that the town of Somerville holds an annual “What the Fluff?” festival in its honour.
Why National Fluffernutter Day Matters
For all its silliness, the fluffernutter carries real nostalgia for generations who grew up on it, and the day keeps a piece of New England food heritage alive. It is also a reminder that some of the best comfort foods are the simplest, bringing families into the kitchen together for a quick, joyful treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Fluffernutter Day?
National Fluffernutter Day is an American food holiday celebrating the sandwich made from peanut butter and marshmallow creme. It is a fun, unofficial day for fans of this nostalgic New England treat.
When is National Fluffernutter Day in 2026?
National Fluffernutter Day falls on Thursday, 8 October 2026. The date is fixed and stays the same every year.
What is a fluffernutter made of?
A classic fluffernutter is made with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff spread between two slices of soft white bread. Many people add toppings such as banana, honey or a pinch of salt.
Spread the Word
Join the celebration and share your gooiest, most creative fluffernutter photos on social media with #NationalFluffernutterDay and #NationalFluffernutterDay2026. Tag your friends and challenge them to take part!
Related Awareness Days
- National Popcorn Day – Another nostalgic American snack day perfect for sweet-toothed celebrators.
- National Honey Day – Celebrates a natural sweetener that makes a great fluffernutter topping.
- National Herbs and Spices Day – For those who love to experiment with flavour in the kitchen.
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