National Donut Day lands on Friday, June 5, 2026!
This is easily one of the absolute best food holidays of the entire year. It was originally established by the Salvation Army way back in 1938 to honor the “Dough Lassies”—the brave female volunteers who fried up donuts for soldiers serving overseas during World War I to boost morale. It was a massive success and even led soldiers to use the popular slogan, “Doughnuts will win the war!”
National Donut Day Freebies & Deals
To celebrate this year, major doughnut chains, local bakeries, and convenience stores nationwide are dropping completely FREE donuts and special reward perks. Prefer to hang out in the kitchen? You can also celebrate at home using our favorite fun and delicious homemade donut recipes!
7-Eleven
For one day only, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can grab a classic glazed donut for just 50-cents at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations. Missed the main event? The same fluffy, perfectly glazed donuts will remain available for just $1 through the rest of June via the rewards app!
Dapper Doughnuts
Check your local shop! They are running a multi-day celebration where you can score a completely FREE 6-pack of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar mini doughnuts with any regular menu purchase.
Duck Donuts
Walk into any participating location on Friday, June 5th, and grab a completely free signature Cinnamon Sugar Donut—no purchase necessary! They are also offering special mix-and-match bundle deals throughout the weekend.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ is continuing its massive holiday tradition by offering a completely FREE classic donut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage on Friday, June 5th. Make sure your loyalty app is scanned at the register to claim it!
Krispy Kreme
The king of donut day freebies is back! All guests can walk into a shop or drive-thru on Friday to claim any single doughnut of their choice completely FREE—no purchase required! Plus, you can score a full dozen of their famous Original Glazed doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any regular-priced dozen.
LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee
Every single guest who visits a LaMar’s location on June 5th gets a completely FREE Ray’s Original Glazed donut all day long, no strings attached.
Maverik & Kum & Go
Adventure Club and &Rewards members receive a whopping 50% off donuts all day long on June 5th, with no limit on redemptions per transaction! Upgraded Nitro cardholders can score one completely free donut right in their app.
Paris Baguette
Celebrate with an upscale pastry twist. Rewards members can claim a free sugar mochi donut or a small twisted donut with any beverage purchase on June 5th.
Pinkbox Doughnuts
Buy a dozen gourmet doughnuts at any location on Friday, June 5th, and get a completely free, limited-edition National Donut Day t-shirt while supplies last! Check their social media channels for their annual “Free Doughnuts for a Year” raffle details as well.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Grab a completely free signature glazed donut with any regular purchase on June 5th. To claim, visit a local shop or order online through the loyalty app using their holiday promo codes. Shipley is also extending the celebration across the subsequent Fridays of June with recurring app freebies!
Stan’s Donuts
Grab a completely FREE Chocolate Dipped Donut with any purchase of $2.30 or more on June 5th while supplies last. Keep an eye out for their legendary pink-dipped contest—if your freebie surprise is dipped in bright pink, you automatically win free donuts for a year!
Voodoo Doughnut
Get a completely FREE doughnut of your choice when you purchase a specialized Pink Raised Glazed Dozen box, available for in-store walk-ins only on June 5th.
🍩 Insider Tips & Tricks for National Donut Day
- Download the Apps Today: Over 90% of modern food holiday freebies require you to scan a loyalty barcode or order ahead via a mobile app (like Dunkin’, Shipley, or 7-Eleven). Do not wait until you’re standing in line to download the app and register—do it the night before!
- Go Early (or Late): The absolute worst time to hunt for free donuts is during the morning rush hour (7:00 AM to 9:30 AM). Lines can snake out into the parking lots. If you want a zero-stress experience, hit the drive-thrus early at 6:00 AM, or swing by mid-afternoon when the morning crowd clears out. Many places like Krispy Kreme bake fresh hot glazes all day long.
- Check for “No Purchase Required” vs. “With Purchase”: Group your stops strategically! Hit places like Krispy Kreme and Duck Donuts first for your 100% free, no-purchase-necessary items. Then, hit Dunkin’ or Shipley to buy your morning coffee and unlock your second free sweet treat.
- Don’t Skip Regional Grocery Chains: Keep an eye on your local supermarket weekly circulars! Grocery giants like Publix, Kroger, H-E-B, and Meijer routinely run unadvertised BOGO bakery deals or app coupons for free single donuts on this exact Friday.
🤔 Frequently Asked Questions: National Donut Day
Do I really need to buy something to get a free donut?
It depends entirely on the brand! Major spots like Krispy Kreme and Duck Donuts traditionally offer a completely free donut with absolutely zero purchase required. Chains like Dunkin’ and Shipley Do-Nuts will require a small purchase—such as buying your morning iced coffee or tea—to unlock the free treat on your account.
Can I get more than one free donut per location?
Almost all national food holiday promotions are limited to one free item per customer, per loyalty account. If you are trying to feed a family or bring a treat to coworkers, your best bet is to take advantage of the heavily discounted “Dozen Deals” (like Krispy Kreme’s $2 promotional dozen) or download the app onto multiple family members’ phones to scan individually.
Are online delivery orders eligible for the freebies?
Most 100% free items are strictly restricted to in-shop walk-ins, drive-thrus, or mobile pickup orders placed directly through the brand’s official store app. Third-party delivery systems like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub generally do *not* automatically honor free item coupons unless specified explicitly in their promotional tab.
What happens if a shop runs out of donuts?
National Donut Day is one of the busiest food service days of the year, and all deals are legally labeled as “while supplies last.” If a local franchise completely sells out of their classic options late in the afternoon, it is at the discretion of the management. Frequently, friendly cashiers will happily substitute a different pastry or offer an app coupon for a future visit if you ask nicely!
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