History and Celebration
Established in 1938, the holiday is held annually on the first Friday in June to honor the Donut Lassies who served treats to soldiers during World War I.
Participating Businesses and Deals
7-Eleven, Dunkin’, and Krispy Kreme
Businesses like 7-Eleven, Dunkin’, and Krispy Kreme offer deals. Some deals require loyalty program membership or in-app order. Free doughnuts are offered with any beverage purchase, and classic doughnuts are available with no purchase. Free cinnamon sugar doughnuts are available at some locations.
Special Offers
Holders of upgraded Nitro cards are eligible for a free doughnut. Doughnuts are 50% off for Adventure Club and Kum & Go’s &Rewards members. Shipley Do-Nuts is known for giving free its “glazed do-nut.”
With every drink purchase, Tim Hortons Tims Rewards members receive a free doughnut. Deals and promotions are also available at nearby stores including Portland’s Voodoo Doughnut and Stan’s Donuts.
Chicago's Celebration
National Donut Day is a foodie holiday in Chicago. The holiday is celebrated with free or discounted treats, with a second event in November.
Local bakeries and national chains offer deals, including free cinnamon sugar donuts at Duck Donuts, one free glazed donut with any purchase, and free classic donuts with any drink purchase. Krispy Kreme offers one free donut per customer.
Popular Donut Shops and Promotions
Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Krispy Kreme
A $5 value meal will be offered by Burger King to rival McDonald’s. Dunkin’ will give away a free original donut with the purchase of any beverage.
A new line of “donut-inspired merch” and a music video featuring singer Jelly Roll will be released by the chain. Krispy Kreme will give away one free donut per customer.
Shipley Do-Nuts, Voodoo Doughnuts, and Tim Hortons
Shipley Do-Nuts will give away a “free signature glazed donut” with any purchase. Voodoo Doughnuts will charge $10 for their Pink Raised Glazed Dozens. On Friday, Tim Hortons is going to give away free doughnuts to its Tims Rewards members.
Storied History
National Donut Day has a history dating back to World War I. The Salvation Army recognizes the day to honor volunteers who served donuts to American troops during World War I.
National Celebrations
On June 7, National Donut Day is celebrated in the U.S. Many chains offer free and discounted donuts. The first celebration was in 1938 in Chicago to honor the Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies.
Today, many chains, including Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’, offer deals to celebrate the day. Popular locations include Duck Donuts, Dunkin’, Keurig, Krispy Kreme, and Voodoo Doughnut. Some stores offer free donuts, discounts, special deals, or limited-edition varieties.
Boosting Morale
National Donut Day, celebrated on June 7, boosts morale with free or discounted donuts. The Salvation Army instituted the holiday in 1938. Every year on the first Friday in June, people celebrate it.
The Donut Lassies, a former European delicacy, were credited with popularizing the treat in the U.S. after the troops came back craving them.
To celebrate, a lot of doughnut shops throughout the country are offering sweet promotions and discounts.
These include Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Duck Donuts, LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee, and Shipley Do-Nuts. Dunkin’ offers a free classic donut with a beverage purchase. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts offers a $2 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any dozen at participating shops.
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