National Biscuit Day

National Biscuit Day History

National Biscuit Day seeks to celebrate the soft baked bread. Biscuits are small baked goods made with flour, baking powder, salt, buttermilk or milk, butter, and sometimes sugar. Before the American Civil War, biscuits began as a cheap supplement to meals. Soon enough, biscuits became one of the world's favorite snacks. This day encourages everyone to enjoy the tasty treats. Biscuits should be distinguished from cookies. Depending on the country, such as in the UK, biscuits may refer to cookies rather than the baked bread in the US.

National Biscuit Day seems to have been started in 2014 as a promotion for the baked bread. It is observed annually on May 29th.

Top 10 Facts for National Biscuit Day in 2026

• While the National Biscuit Day observance primarily celebrates the humble snack, the legal classification of the Jaffa Cake as a cake rather than a biscuit remains a legendary point of interest due to the 1991 tribunal that exempted it from value-added tax.
• A single Spillers and Bakers Pilot biscuit that survived the sinking of the Titanic earned the title of the world's most valuable biscuit after being sold at auction for £15,000.
• Statistical research conducted in the United Kingdom revealed the surprising fact that approximately 25 million people have sustained "biscuit-related injuries," often resulting from attempts to retrieve fragments of a broken biscuit from a scalding cup of tea.
• The manufacturer of the McVitie's Digestive officially confirmed that the chocolate coating on their biscuits is technically applied to the bottom, meaning most consumers have been eating them upside down for decades.
• The world record for the highest bungee dunk was achieved by an individual who successfully dipped a Chocolate Hobnob into a cup of tea from a height of over 73 meters.
• During the 19th century, the incredibly durable and nearly flavorless naval rations known as Hardtack were famously utilized by sailors as makeshift postcards because they were sturdy enough to be written on and survived the mail system.
• The word "biscuit" is derived from the Latin phrase panis biscotus, which translates to "twice-baked bread," reflecting a historical preservation process where bread was cooked a second time to remove all moisture for long-term storage.
• Every year, enthusiasts participate in the World Biscuit Throwing Championship in Northumberland, where contestants compete to see how far they can fling a circular Rich Tea biscuit.
• In the 17th century, it was a common superstitious practice to place a biscuit on a corpse during a funeral to be eaten by a "sin-eater" who believed the snack would absorb the transgressions of the deceased.
• The distinct difference between the British and American definitions of the word often leads to confusion, as the former refers to a hard, sweet cookie while the latter describes a savory, fluffy quick bread similar to a scone.

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Top things to do in the US for National Biscuit Day

• Find the best recipe for buttermilk biscuits and serve them to your favorite people.
• Visit your local bakery and order some fresh biscuits. They may be offering special deals to celebrate the day.
• Go out to eat at a southern restaurant. Biscuits are a staple of any southern meal. Enjoy delicious biscuits along with some good southern comfort food.