National Pancake Day is IHOP's own annual tradition, held on a date the brand sets each year (now the first Tuesday of March): the most recent edition was Tuesday, March 3, 2026, when participating restaurants served a free Short Stack - three buttermilk pancakes - to dine-in guests from 7am to 8pm, one per guest, no purchase required. IHOP has already announced the next edition for March 2, 2027 on its official page; participation and hours may vary by location.
IHOP National Pancake Day - A Free Short Stack at Participating Restaurants
IHOP National Pancake Day - A Free Short Stack at Participating Restaurants
