National Biscuit Day
National Biscuit Day on 29 May is a UK food day for the nation's favourite biscuits, used by retailers, brands and trade press.
- UK
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- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
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About the day
National Biscuit Day falls on 29 May. It has no single organiser, but retailers, food brands and trade press use the date to talk about biscuits.
Asian Trader reported that 98.2% of UK households bought sweet biscuits in 2023, with retail sales of £2.9 billion.
It suits biscuit and confectionery makers, bakeries, tea and coffee brands, supermarkets, convenience stores and cafes.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 29 May 2027 | UK | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 29 May 2028 | UK | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 29 May 2029 | UK | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Confectionery and biscuits
- Bakery
- Tea and coffee
- Supermarkets
- Convenience retail
- Cafes
Questions and answers
When is National Biscuit Day 2027?
National Biscuit Day 2027 is on Saturday 29 May 2027. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Biscuit Day?
National Biscuit Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
Where is National Biscuit Day marked?
National Biscuit Day is marked in the UK.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including Asian Trader: To dunk or not to dunk, that is the question. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Asian Trader: To dunk or not to dunk, that is the question
- Daily Gazette: National Biscuit Day, UK's top 10 favourite biscuits revealed
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