Where to get free, discounted burgers for National Hamburger Day 2026
Burger chains are offering app-based freebies, BOGOs and loyalty rewards as they try to draw diners during National Hamburger Day.
- Today, Thursday, May 28, 2026, marks National Hamburger Day, with restaurants nationwide offering deals and discounts to celebrate the popular American food.
- Consumers spent $115 billion at U.S. burger chains in 2025, according to Kevin Schimpf, senior director of industry research for Technomic, accounting for 20% of annual chain restaurant spending.
- Burger King Royal Perks members can score a free hamburger with a $3 purchase, while Shake Shack guests receive a free ShackBurger with $10 orders through Sunday.
- Del Taco rewards members get a free Double Del Cheeseburger with another purchase, while Jack in the Box customers receive a free Jr. Jumbo Jack with $1 purchases.
- National Hamburger Month continues through May, with Denny's offering a limited-time "He-Man Battle Burger" and various chains extending loyalty rewards into June.
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