WASHINGTON — Looking for a sweet deal this week? National Donut Day is approaching.
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To celebrate the sugary food holiday, dozens of donut shops across the U.S. are offering free donuts and other discounts on Friday, June 5, 2026.
What is National Donut Day?
The national food holiday may seem all about free donuts on the surface, but its roots date back to World War I.
National Donut Day, first celebrated in 1938 in Chicago, honors the Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies — a group of women volunteers who baked and delivered donuts to soldiers on the front lines during World War I.
According to the Salvation Army, the Donut Lassies are credited with popularizing donuts in the United States after troops returned from Europe.
The holiday is celebrated each year on the first Friday in June.
Deals for National Donut Day 2026
Krispy Kreme
Swing by Krispy Kreme on Friday to snag a free old-fashioned donut with no other purchase necessary.
If one just isn’t enough, the chain is also offering a dozen original glazed donuts for just $2 when you buy any dozen.
The free donut deal excludes limited-time donuts and is available while supplies last at participating locations. Additionally, the deal is limited to one free donut per guest.
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Dunkin’
Dunkin’ is bringing back its free donut deal for this year’s National Donut Day.
Get a free donut with the purchase of any beverage on Friday, June 5, at Dunkin’ locations across the country.
The national coffee shop is also teaming up with Stoney Clover Lane to launch a limited-edition collection of donut-themed accessories on Friday, after last year’s collection sold out almost instantly. It will launch online at 10 a.m. ET.
The collection includes several double-sided donut-themed pouches and a crossbody bag inspired by Dunkin’ Iced Coffee.
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons customers who use the company’s app can get a free donut with the purchase of a small, medium or large beverage through Donut Day weekend.
The deal is redeemable once a day from June 1 through June 7 by using the offer in the Tim Hortons app.
7-Eleven and Speedway
7-Eleven is offering 50-cent donuts this Donut Day. There’s no limit to the half-dollar donuts, according to the company, but the offer is only available on June 5. It’s valid at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide.
For anybody craving more, mini donut packs are available for $1 at participating locations.
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