National Biscuit Day
Rise to the occasion with National Biscuit Day! These fluffy, buttery delights are a Southern staple and American breakfast favorite. From biscuits and gravy to strawberry shortcake, celebrate this versatile comfort food that's perfect any time of day.
About National Biscuit Day
Rise to the occasion with National Biscuit Day! These fluffy, buttery delights are a Southern staple and American breakfast favorite. From biscuits and gravy to strawberry shortcake, celebrate this versatile comfort food that's perfect any time of day.
History & origins
National Biscuit Day is an informal food observance centered on the American biscuit, the soft quick bread that’s especially associated with Southern cooking. Its exact origin and founder are unclear, and no single organization is firmly documented as having created it. In the U.S., the word “biscuit” means a tender, leavened bread rather than the crisp cookie sense used in the U.K., which helps explain why the day is tied to breakfast and comfort-food traditions.
Why it matters
National Biscuit Day highlights a deeply regional part of American food culture, especially in the South where biscuits are a breakfast staple and a base for dishes like biscuits and gravy. It also keeps home baking traditions alive, since biscuit-making rewards simple ingredients, quick technique, and an understanding of how not to overwork the dough.
How to celebrate
Make homemade buttermilk biscuits from scratch. Try biscuits and gravy for breakfast. Create sweet biscuit desserts. Learn traditional Southern biscuit-making techniques. Share your biscuit recipes on social media.
Facts
- The term 'biscuit' in America refers to a soft, fluffy quick bread
- Southerners eat an average of 72 biscuits per year
- White Lily flour from Tennessee is prized for biscuits
- Biscuits were a staple food during the American Civil War
- The secret to fluffy biscuits is not overworking the dough
Upcoming dates
- Friday, May 29, 2026
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
- Monday, May 29, 2028
- Tuesday, May 29, 2029
- Wednesday, May 29, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is National Biscuit Day in 2026?
National Biscuit Day is on May 29, 2026. In 2026, that date falls on a Friday.
What is National Biscuit Day?
National Biscuit Day is an informal observance that celebrates American-style biscuits. It focuses on fluffy, buttery quick breads often served with breakfast, gravy, jam, or fried chicken.
Who started National Biscuit Day?
The founder is unknown, and the observance’s origin is not clearly documented. It appears to be an informal food day rather than a formally proclaimed holiday.
How do you celebrate National Biscuit Day?
Bake homemade buttermilk biscuits and serve them warm. You can also make biscuits and gravy, strawberry shortcake, or another sweet or savory biscuit recipe.
Is a biscuit the same as a cookie?
No, not in American usage. In the United States, a biscuit is a soft quick bread, while in the U.K. a biscuit usually means a cookie or cracker.
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