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National Biscotti Day

Celebrate National Biscotti Day with friends and family - indulge in delicious flavors and create your own unique biscotti recipes!

Tuesday

September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESeptember 29

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYBaking

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Biscotti Day on Sept. 29 with an array of delicious cookies! This day pays homage to the crunchy Italian cookie that has been a popular treat since the 16th century. It comes in many different shapes, sizes, and flavors - from chocolate chip to lemon poppyseed - making it perfect for any occasion or snack time craving. Enjoy one (or two) biscotti today and make sure you share some with friends and family!

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TIMELINE

National Biscotti Day Timeline

Origin of Biscotti

Biscotti, which means 'twice-cooked' in Italian, originated in Rome, being a staple food for Roman soldiers due to their long shelf life.

Renaissance Spreads Biscotti

During the Italian Renaissance, biscotti gained popularity and were served at banquets of the Medici court in Florence.

Biscotti Commercialization

In the late 19th century, Italian bakeries began to commercially produce biscotti in various regional flavors, shapes, and sizes.

Biscotti in America

Biscotti were introduced to the United States in the 1970s, becoming a popular accompaniment to coffee in cafés and coffee shops.

Biscotti Boom

With the popularity of gourmet coffee in the 1990s, biscotti experienced a boom in popularity in the US, as it is often enjoyed dipped into coffee or espresso.

National Biscotti Day

Celebrated annually in the United States on September 29, National Biscotti Day was established to pay tribute to this ancient yet still beloved treat.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Biscotti Day

Bake your own biscotti

Making biscotti is not nearly as hard as it seems. All you need is flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder and some flavorings of your choice. Mix the dough, roll it out flat, bake it in the oven and let it cool before slicing into individual biscotti.

VISIT

Visit a local bakery

Take a trip to the local bakery for a variety of biscotti flavors. Enjoy different versions of classic biscotti with nuts and dried fruits or try interesting new flavors such as lemon or white chocolate.

MAKE

Make a festive drink

Crush up some biscotti and add it to coffee or tea for a special treat. Or make a festive cappuccino by topping off with crushed biscotti and cinnamon.

CREATE

Create dessert platters

Design an attractive dessert tray featuring several varieties of biscotti along with other treats like fresh fruit, gourmet chocolates, cookies or candied nuts.

GIVE

Give homemade gifts

Biscotti makes a wonderful gift for friends and family. Package them in decorative tins or boxes along with a card wishing them happy National Biscotti Day.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Biscotti Day

Biscottis make great gifts

Nothing says "I care about you!" like a homemade batch of biscotti. Packaged in cellophane bags with ribbon ties, they make fantastic gifts to give during the holidays or as hostess gifts when visiting family and friends. Plus, they keep well for weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge or freezer!

Biscotti is delicious

Biscotti has a unique taste that is both sweet and crunchy. It pairs perfectly with coffee or tea, and is the perfect accompaniment to other desserts like ice cream and cakes. Plus, there are so many flavors of biscotti to choose from - chocolate chip, hazelnut, almond, cranberry - that you're sure to find something you'll love!

Biscotti is easy to make

If you're feeling creative why not try making your own biscotti? Mixing up the dough only takes a few minutes and then you can bake your biscotti in the oven for about 20 minutes. You can even customize them with whatever mix-ins you have on hand - dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips - for an extra yummy treat!

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