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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.