Hamburgers are beloved by Americans, whether you enjoy a Big Mac or a fancy Wagyu beef burger. The meaty sandwich even gets its own holiday on May 28, 2026 — National Hamburger Day. It’s a fitting way to top off May as National Burger Month.
The day of the burger perfectly aligns with Memorial Day, a holiday weekend when many grills are fired up at a holiday cookout for what else? Hamburgers!
Don’t confuse National Hamburger Day in May with National Cheeseburger Day in September! Burger lovers have two holidays to enjoy savings on the iconic and popular meaty sandwich.
You can celebrate National Hamburger Day with deals, discounts and freebies from various restaurants.
Plus, many locally owned restaurants and other businesses may offer deals on the big, juicy day, so check your local Living on the Cheap network site for deals in your area.
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Here’s what’s available on National Hamburger Day for 2026:
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
On May 28, 2026, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is offering its popular All-American Burger and a Classic Side for just $10 to celebrate National Hamburger Day — for dine-in only. Add a Bad Daddy’s Amber Beer for just $4!
The All-American Burger is stacked with melty American cheese ketchup, yellow mustard, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.
Burger King
Get treated like royalty on National Hamburger Day!
On May 28, 2026, Burger King is offering a FREE hamburger with a minimum purchase of $3 to celebrate the special day.
The deal is only available for Royal Perks members.
Carl’s Jr.
On May 28, 2026, Carl’s Jr. is celebrating National Burger Day with a buy-one-get-one for 1¢ Single Famous Star.
The penny deal is only available for My Rewards members.
The Famous Star is made with a charbroiled all-beef patty, melted American cheese, special sauce, mayonnaise and classic toppings on a seeded bun.
Checkers & Rally’s
On May 27 and 28, 2026, Checkers & Rally’s is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Classic Burger to celebrate National Hamburger Day.
The Classic Burger is made with a 100% beef hamburger patty topped with iceberg lettuce, pickles, red onion, ketchup, mustard and mayo on a toasted bakery-style bun.
Dairy Queen
From May 25 to 31, 2026, Dairy Queen is offering $1 off any Signature Stackburger for DQ Rewards members.
Choose from the following Signature Stackburgers: FlameThrower, Bacon Cheese Deluxe, Cheese Deluxe, Backyard Bacon Ranch or Original Cheeseburger.
Del Taco
Did you know Del Taco serves more than just tacos?
On May 28, 2026, Del Taco is celebrating National Hamburger Day by offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Double Del Cheeseburger for Del Yeah! Rewards members.
The Double Del Cheeseburger is made with two 100% beef patties grilled to order, two slices of American cheese, two fresh tomato slices, burger sauce, shredded lettuce and diced onions on a grilled sesame seed bun.
Farmer Boys
On May 28, 2026, Farmer Boys is offering a Big Cheese Cheeseburger for $3.99 for Very Important Farmer members.
The Big Cheese Cheeseburger is made with 1/4 lb. fresh, never frozen beef patty, American cheese, crisp lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, dill pickles, diced onion and house-made 1000 island dressing on a locally baked premium brioche bun.
Hamburger Stand
Take a stand on National Hamburger Day! Enjoy lots of juicy deals at Hamburger Stand.
The fast-food restaurant offers a variety of coupons for discounts on chili cheese dogs, corn dogs, fries and, of course, hamburgers.
Kroger Gift Cards
In honor of National Hamburger Day, Kroger is offering four meaty deals on gift cards purchased online — from May 21 to 28, 2026.
Save $10 on a $50 Red Robin gift card — buy here.
Save $10 on a $50 Lazy Dog gift card — buy here.
Get a $10 Kroger gift card with the purchase of a $50 Chili’s gift card — buy here.
Plus, check out our springtime gift card bonus round-up for more savings from your favorite restaurants that serve burgers!
Shake Shack
You can never go wrong with enjoying a great shake alongside a juicy hamburger. And Shake Shack is the place to go for both…and fries, too!
May is National Hamburger Month and the popular burger joint is celebrating with a FREE burger every week, all month long.
For the final week, from May 21 to 31, 2026, Shake Shake is offering FREE ShackBurger with a $10 minimum purchase on National Hamburger Day. Find more details here.
Smashburger
Get “smashed” on National Hamburger Day!
Enjoy any single-patty Smashburger for just $5.28 at Smashburger on May 28, 2026.
Use promo code 528SINGLE at checkout via Smashburger’s site or app. If you’re dining in-restaurant, simply mention the offer to your cashier upon ordering.
Any premium add-ons are extra. Best of all, there is no limit.
Sonic Drive-In
Enjoy a burger and shake on National Hamburger Day!
Through May 31, 2026, Sonic Drive-In is offering 50% off a small Classic Shake and a FREE Burger with a minimum $5purchase.
Both offers are only available for Sonic Rewards members.
Whataburger
On May 28, 2026, Whataburger is celebrating the juicy day by giving away a FREE Whataburger with the purchase of a medium fry and medium drink in-restaurant via the chain’s site or app.
The deal is only available for MyWhataburger Rewards members.
Plus, 50 lucky fans will win FREE “Whataburger for a Year” through the app on the big day!
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