National Donut Day is the best day to “make the rounds” for a FREE donut — or “doughnut,” as some spell it. However, did you know the day honors the heroes of World War I and not just the popular pastry?
Back in 1938, the day was originally created to remember the Salvation Army Lasses, who served donuts to soldiers on the front lines in WWI. Over the years, the day has turned into a celebration of the iconic (and very popular) treat — with many donut shops giving away FREE donuts on National Donut Day.
National Donut Day is the first Friday in June. This year, the sweet day is on June 5, 2026.
All of the offers are valid at participating locations, while supplies last. Limit one per person. No purchase necessary, unless noted otherwise.
With so many local donut shops and bakeries around the country, check your local shops and grocery stores for more potential freebies and deals on National Donut Day.
These are the National Donut Day deals for 2026:
Duck Donuts
Donut lovers will have something to quack about on National Donut Day!
On June 6, 2026, Duck Donuts is giving away a FREE Classic Donut to all — in-shop only.
The donut shop has more than 100 locations in 25 states across the U.S.
Dunkin’
Celebrate National Donut Day at Dunkin’!
To kick off the sweet week, Dunkin’ is offering a FREE Tote Bag with the purchase of any half-dozen or dozen donuts on June 1, 2026.
Then, on National Donut Day, June 5, 2026, donut lovers enjoy a FREE Donut with any beverage purchase at Dunkin’.
Find locations nationwide by state here.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is celebrating National Donut Day with two sweet deals.
On June 5, 2026, donut lovers enjoy any donut of their choice for FREE at Krispy Kreme. No purchase necessary. Plus, get an Original Glazed dozen for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price.
For locations nationwide, click here.
Paris Baguette
Get fancy on National Donut Day!
On June 5, 2026, Paris Baguette is offering a FREE sugar mochi or small twisted donut with any purchase for National Donut Day.
In addition, June 1 to 5, 2026 is the final week for Paris Baguette’s Sweet Treat Happy Hour. Customers enjoy a $2 pastry with any purchase every weekday — from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Both offers are only available for PB Rewards members. Join PB Rewards here. (New members also enjoy a FREE pastry with any purchase just for signing up.)
7-Eleven
Make a stop at 7-Eleven on National Donut Day for sweet savings!
On June 5, 2026, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can grab a Classic Glazed Donut for just 50 cents at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations. Whether craving seven or 11 donuts, there’s no limit on how many discounted glazed donuts customers can purchase.
If you miss the deal, you can still enjoy 7-Select Mini Donut packs for $1 through June 23, 2026.
While you’re at 7-Eleven, wash down your discount donut with a discount Slurpee!
Take advantage of the convenience store’s summertime Slurpee Happy Hour by sipping on a large Slurpee for just $1 — Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Enjoy a sweet giveaway on National Donut Day at Shipley Do-Nuts.
Enjoy a FREE Glazed Do-nut with any purchase at Shipley Do-Nuts on National Donut Day, June 5, 2026. Each person in your party must make an additional purchase.
The donut shop is continuing the sweet celebration all month long with a FREE Glazed Do-Nut with any purchase for the remaining Fridays in June — June 12, 19 and 26, 2026.
The shop has more than 330 locations nationwide.
The Salty
Get “salty” on National Donut Day!
On June 5, 2026, The Salty is offering 50% off any coffee with the purchase of a donut —from opening to noon. The deal is available in-shop and via The Salty’s app.
Locations are limited — Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Fairfax, VA Jacksonville and Miami, FL, Nashville, TN, Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, Washington, DC and West Palm Beach, FL.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Take advantage of another sweet deal on National Donut Day!
On June 5, 2026, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving any customer wearing flip flops in-shop a FREE Mango Monsoon Smoothie (12-oz.) — from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. No purchase necessary.
Voodoo Doughnut
Voodoo Doughnut is casting a sweet spell on National Donut Day!
On June 5, 2026, Voodoo Doughnut is giving away a FREE Foldable Pink Box Tote with any purchase to the first 100 customers in-shop to celebrate the sweet day.
Plus, Fan Club members enjoy a FREE doughnut of their choice (excluding specialty doughnuts) on June 5, 2026 — while supplies last.
All offers exclude Universal CityWalk and airport locations.
Voodoo Doughnut has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.
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