Hamburgers are beloved by Americans, whether you prefer a Big Mac or a fancy Wagyu beef burger. The meaty sandwich even gets its own holiday on May 28, 2023 — 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 2023 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 are the deals offered on National Hamburger Day for 2023:
Burger King
Get treated royally for National Hamburger Day at Burger King. Get a FREE hamburger with a purchase of $1 or more. The offer is only available via the BK app — from May 26 to 28.
Don’t forget, the fast-food chain is offering FREE fries every week for Royal Perks members through June 30, 2023.
Carl’s Jr.
Carl’s Jr. is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a big giveaway. All My Rewards members who purchase any burger in the Carl’s Jr. app on May 28 will receive a mystery offer for a FREE Famous Star with purchase for a day, week, month or every week for a year.
Del Taco
Del Taco serves more than just tacos! On May 27 and 28, Del Yeah! Rewards members enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE Double Del Cheeseburger. The offer is only available via Del Taco app.
Hamburger Stand
Take a stand on National Hamburger Day! No NHD offers have been announced yet for 2023. Check back for updates.
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.
Hardee’s
Hardee’s is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a big giveaway. All My Rewards members who purchase any burger in the Hardee’s app on May 28 will receive a mystery offer for a FREE Famous Star with purchase for a day, week, month or every week for a year.
McDonald’s
There’s no better place to celebrate National Hamburger Day than at the place that basically started the fast-food industry’s love of hamburgers.
McDonald’s is currently offering a great deal for hamburger lovers — buy-one-get-one for $1 Big Mac. (The offer also applies to a 10-ct. order of Chicken McNuggets and/or Quarter Pounder with Cheese.) The BOGO special runs through June 12, 2023 — in-restaurant and via the McDonald’s app.
Next Level Burger
America’s first 100% plant-based burger chain Next Level Burger is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a big deal. On May 28, customers can enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE Classic Burger — just mention the offer at checkout.
Next Level Burger has 10 locations nationwide.
Red Robin
Red Robin has a juicy deal for National Hamburger Day!
The popular eatery is offering a delicious special for Red Robin Royalty members — get 50% off a burger or entrée with the purchase of another burger or entrée of equal or lesser value. The offer is available all month long in May.
Shake Shack
You can never go wrong with enjoying a shake alongside a juicy hamburger. And Shake Shack is the place to go for both…and fries, too!
Through July 31, 2023, the popular eatery is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE shake for online orders placed between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The sweet deal requires this promo code at checkout.
Smashburger
Celebrate National Hamburger Day at Smashburger. Grab your friends for a burger bonanza! On May 28, the popular burger joint is offering four Classic Smash Burgers (single patty only) for just $20. Add a few orders of fries and you have the perfect celebration for the day.
Wayback Burgers
No need to go way back for savings! Wayback Burgers is offering a hot deal for National Hamburger Day. On May 28, Wayback Payback Rewards members enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE Classic Burger. The offer is only available via Wayback’s app.
Wendy’s
For National Burger Month, Wendy’s is offering a great deal for burger lovers. All month long in May, buy one premium burger and get a second one for just $1, when you order via the Wendy’s app. The offer refreshes each week.
Even juicier, on National Hamburger Day, Wendy’s is offering a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent. The offer is valid with any purchase, when you order via the Wendy’s app. The one-time offer is valid May 26 to June 1.
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