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Sept. 18 Is National Cheeseburger Day — Here Are the 18 Juiciest Deals
Chains are offering free burgers, buy-one-get-one deals and discounts to drive holiday traffic and app orders, with some prices as low as $1.
On Friday, September 18, 2026, National Cheeseburger Day arrives with major fast-food chains rolling out limited-time discounts, loyalty-app specials, and buy-one-get-one deals nationwide.
Cheeseburgers hold an 84% popularity rating among U.S. consumers, according to YouGov, positioning them as a prime target for promotional events similar to National Guacamole Day celebrated earlier this week.
Shake Shack offers a $5 ShackBurger or Cheeseburger with any purchase using code BURGERDAY, while Sonic provides a $1.99 Jr. Double Cheeseburger and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers discounts 50% off Triple Steakburgers.
Beyond fast-food chains, upscale establishments like Gary Rack's Farmhouse feature a $14 'Crush Bibimbap Smash Burger' blending Korean and American traditions. Grubhub waives delivery and service fees on orders over $50.
Americans consumed roughly 6.9 billion cheeseburgers over the 12-month period ending July 2026, demonstrating sustained demand that loyalty programs and app-based offers continue to capitalize on year-round.