National Doughnut Day 2026 deals and freebies
The History of Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain founded by Vernon Rudolph.
National Doughnut Day is on Friday, June 5, 2026, and several chains are celebrating with perks, giveaways, and, of course, free doughnuts.
Here’s what to know about National Doughnut Day 2026 and the deals offered.
Dunkin’
On National Doughnut Day, Dunkin’ guests can enjoy a free doughnut with any beverage purchase for the 16th year in a row.
"National Donut Day is one of our favorite traditions at Dunkin’, and this year we’re making it even sweeter for our guests," Jill Nelson, the chief marketing officer at Dunkin’, said in a statement. "From bringing back our free donut offer to expanding our Stoney Clover Lane collaboration and giving Dunkin’ Rewards members more ways to join in, we’re celebrating all week long."
Krispy Kreme
From Original Glazed to chocolate-filled and sprinkled classics, Krispy Kreme lovers can choose their favorite and enjoy it free for National Doughnut Day. No purchase is necessary.
Offers include free doughnuts at Dunkin' (with any beverage purchase) and Krispy Kreme (no purchase required). (Credit: Getty Images)
This offer is only available in-store with a limit of one doughnut per guest. Select doughnuts are excluded from this offer such as specialty and limited-time varieties.
Krispy Kreme is also offering a $2 Original Glazed Dozen when customers buy any regularly-priced dozen. This offer is also available on June 5.
Shipley Donuts
Fans can receive a free Shipley Donut Signature Glazed Donut with any purchase on Friday, June 5.
Shipley Rewards members who visit four days throughout the month and make a $5 minimum purchase will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Shipley-branded hat.
Guests can order in-store or online at shipleydonuts.olo.com using code DonutMonth26.
7-Eleven
On June 5, 7-Eleven is offering customers classic glazed doughnuts for just 50 cents each. The offer is available for 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide.
Whether craving seven or 11 doughnuts, there’s no limit to how many glazed doughnuts customers can purchase at a time.
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Loyalty members can grab the glazed donut deal for one day only. 7-Select Mini Donut packs are also available for just $1.00.
"Sometimes the best celebrations are the simplest ones, like a fresh donut and a great deal," said Brandon Brown, Senior Vice President, Fresh Foods and Beverages at 7-Eleven, Inc. "National Donut Day gives customers a fun reason to treat themselves, and these offers make every coffee run, snack stop or midday break a little sweeter."
Voodoo Doughnut
According to Voodoo Doughnut, doughnut lovers can sign up for the company’s Fan Club to redeem a free doughnut on National Doughnut Day.
This offer is not available at Universal CityWalk or airport locations.
What is National Doughnut Day?
The backstory:
National Doughnut Day was established in Chicago in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army's "Donut Lassies."
During World War I, the "Donut Lassies" provided an important emotional boost to U.S. soldiers. In 1917, approximately 250 Salvation Army volunteers traveled to France to set up "small huts" near the front lines.
These volunteers distributed clothes, supplies and baked goods.
"Despite discovering that serving baked goods would be difficult considering the conditions of the huts and the limited rations, two officers — Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance — began frying donuts," the Salvation Army said in a post.
The doughnuts were "a taste of home" for the American soldiers on the battlefield, according to the organization. The "Donut Lassies" served up to 9,000 doughnuts to the troops each day.
More than a century after the debut of the "Donut Lassies," The Salvation Army continues to serve doughnuts (and other meals) to those in need, according to their website.
The Source: This story was reported from Los Angeles. Previous FOX Local reporting contributed.