National Donut Day is always celebrated on the first Friday of every year.
Here’s how doughnut businesses across the nation are commemorating the day, along with where you may get a free or heavily discounted treat.
Please check individual shops for specifics, as certain specials might not be available at every location.
On Friday, Dunkin’ will give out a free classic donut with the purchase of any beverage, according to a news release posted on their website.
The chain also announced that it will be producing a new video with singer Jelly Roll and launching a new collection of “donut-inspired merch” on its website.
On Friday, the Pennsylvania-based chain Duck Donuts is offering free cinnamon sugar donuts, according to their website.
This is exclusively accessible in-store, and there’s no need to buy anything. She said that we get to distribute millions of free donuts in order to spread that happiness.
National Donut Day is special because it’s all about celebrating love and obsession. Beth Turenne, vice president, said this in the release.
According to an Instagram post, Krispy Kreme will give away one free donut to every customer on Friday, but only in-store.
The deal does not require a purchase, although it excludes specialty and limited-time donuts.
Shipley Do-Nuts, a Houston, Texas-based restaurant, is offering a “free signature glazed do-nut” with any purchase on Friday, according to a press release.
This can be done in-person at any of Shipley’s stores or online by entering the code DONUTDAY24. Voodoo Doughnuts will sell its Pink Raised Glazed Dozens for $10, the company said on Instagram.
According to Voodoo Doughnuts’ website, a dozen donuts cost $22.50. Tim Hortons outlets will be offering free donuts to Tims Rewards members on Friday.
The Canadian-based restaurant has also announced that it would give away “four custom pairs of Tim Hortons and Adidas Samba OG shoes” inspired by its donuts.
National Donut Day is more than just an opportunity to get free (or inexpensive) doughnuts; it has a rich history dating back to World War I.
The Salvation Army, the country’s largest nongovernmental social service provider, has been celebrating National Donut Day for 85 years, according to a 2023 press release, with the day falling on the first Friday in June each year.
The release continued: Some people may not realize that eating a donut on the first Friday of June each year is more than just a gastronomic holiday; it’s a tribute to altruistic volunteers who help those in need.
These volunteers, known as “Donut Lassies,” were young women who served thousands of donuts to American troops every day during World War I.
According to the Salvation Army, the donuts were “a taste of home” for American soldiers on the battlefield, providing a much-needed morale boost.