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Free Doughnuts? Here’s Where to Celebrate National Doughnut Day This Friday

Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' and other chains are handing out free donuts and discounts as retailers mark the 88th annual holiday.

  • On Friday, June 5, 2026, major donut chains including Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme are celebrating National Donut Day with free donuts and promotional deals nationwide.
  • The Salvation Army established the holiday in 1938 to honor the Donut Lassies, women who served soldiers in France during World War I, marking the 88th National Donut Day this year.
  • Convenience retailers like 7-Eleven offer classic glazed donuts for 50 cents to rewards members, while Sheetz customers receive one free donut with a $5 food or beverage purchase through June 9.
  • Loyalty program members at Winn-Dixie earn $3 back in points on bakery donut purchases, while Bonchon customers redeem a free Korean donut using code "DONUTDAY" through Sunday, June 7.
  • Krispy Kreme Chief Brand & Product Officer Alison Holder said the day is "a moment to celebrate the doughnuts people love," while Dunkin' Chief Marketing Officer Jill Nelson called it one of the chain's "favorite traditions.
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National Donut Day: Get freebies and deals at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' and more

National Donut Day has arrived. Here's how to get deals and freebies.

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During this day many cafeterias and fast food chains have promotions and offers for their customers

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Free doughnuts? Here’s where to celebrate National Doughnut Day this Friday

Who can resist a warm, pillowy doughnut fresh out of the oven? If you’re looking for an excuse to treat yourself, you’ll be happy to know that Friday, June 5, is National Doughnut Day. The annual celebration always happens on the first Friday in June. The first-ever National Doughnut Day took place in Chicago in 1938 to honor the history of the Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies. This group of women were sent to France in 1917 to care for wounded so…

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