National Donut Day Deals 2026: Free Donuts & Sweet Freebies on June 5

The Best National Donut Day Deals in One Place

Important: Updated 6/5/2026. We verify deals using restaurant press releases and reputable sources; always confirm in your local app before heading out. National Donut Day is Friday, June 5, 2026.

It’s the sweetest Friday of the year! We rounded up the best National Donut Day deals 2026 — including confirmed freebies, app-only offers, and one-day-only deals you can grab on June 5. The good news? Several of these require absolutely no purchase at all. We’ll keep this post updated as new offers roll in throughout the day, so bookmark it and check back!

Love free food? Don’t miss our full Birthday Freebies roundup too.

Confirmed Free Donut Deals for National Donut Day 2026

Every deal below is confirmed for June 5, 2026. Download each app ahead of time — most offers require a rewards account or app redemption.

Krispy Kreme

The biggest freebie of the day. Krispy Kreme is giving every customer a FREE doughnut of their choice — no purchase required, available in-shop and at the drive-thru from 7AM–7PM. Specialty and limited-time varieties are excluded, limit one per guest. They’re also offering a $2 Original Glazed Dozen when you buy any dozen at regular price — one of the best stacks of the year.

DoorDash + Krispy Kreme

Ordering from home? DoorDash is offering $7 off a Krispy Kreme order of $25 or more from June 4–18, 2026. Limit two redemptions per person.

Dunkin’

Dunkin’ is celebrating their 16th consecutive year offering a free donut — classic or specialty — with any beverage purchase on June 5. Redeem in-store or through the app, no coupon needed.

Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons has confirmed a free classic or specialty donut for rewards members who purchase any beverage through the app June 1–7, 2026. Limit one per account per day — so you can redeem more than once this week!

7-Eleven, Speedway & Stripes

7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can grab a 50¢ Classic Glazed Donut at participating locations today — no limit on how many you can buy. Bonus: 7-Select Mini Donut packs are also just $1 through June 23.

Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts is giving every guest a free classic donut — no purchase required, in-shop only from 7AM–7PM today, limit one per customer. They’re also offering a classic half-dozen for $6 or a party half-dozen for $8 as a one-day add-on deal.

Lidl

Lidl is giving myLidl members one free bakery donut — no purchase required today only. Clip the coupon in the myLidl app and present it at checkout. Options range from classic glazed to their croissant-inspired cronut. Available while supplies last at participating US locations.

Randy’s Donuts

Randy’s Donuts is giving every guest a free Classic Donut — no purchase required from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM today. If your name is Randy, you score a free cup or sticker too!

Bonchon

Bonchon is offering a free Korean donut with any purchase of $15 or more — enter promo code DONUTDAY during online or in-app checkout. Valid June 5–7, so you have a few days to use it.

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette is offering one free sugar mochi or small twist donut with any purchase for PB Rewards members today. Make sure your rewards account is active and the coupon is clipped in the app before you go.

Casey’s

Casey’s Rewards members can redeem a free donut today — and if donuts aren’t your thing, the offer also works for chocolate croissants and Danishes. Check the Casey’s app for your offer.

Honey Dew Donuts

Honey Dew Donuts is offering a free donut with any medium drink purchase at participating New England locations on June 5.

LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee

LaMar’s Donuts is giving every guest a free donut — no purchase required today. Check your local location to confirm participation.

Shipley Do-Nuts

Shipley Do-Nuts has a deal running all month: one free glazed donut with any purchase every Friday in June (June 5, 12, 19, and 26) from 5AM to close. Use promo code DonutMonth26 at ShipleyDonuts.olo.com or mention it in-store. Limit one per guest per Friday. Rewards members who visit four Fridays in June with a $5+ purchase also earn a limited-edition Shipley hat.

Voodoo Doughnut

Voodoo Doughnut Fan Club members can score a free donut of your choice (specialty doughnuts excluded) at participating stores today. Check their social media for location-specific details.

Stan’s Donuts

Spend $2.30 or more at Stan’s Donuts and get a free Chocolate Dipped Donut today. If yours happens to be pink-dipped, you win free donuts for a year — so it’s worth the trip!

Tips to Score Every Freebie on National Donut Day

• Download apps now if you haven’t. Almost all offers today are app-exclusive or require a rewards account. Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, Tim Hortons, Lidl, Duck Donuts, and Paris Baguette all require an app or rewards account.
• Go early. Krispy Kreme, Randy’s, Duck Donuts, and Lidl all run their free offers while supplies last. Popular locations can run out before noon.
• Stack deals where you can. Krispy Kreme’s free donut + the $2 dozen deal is one of the best stacks of the year — grab both while you’re there. Ordering delivery? Stack with the DoorDash $7 off promo.
• Tim Hortons and Bonchon run beyond today. Tim Hortons is valid June 1–7 (once per day) and Bonchon runs June 5–7. Don’t just go once!
• Shipley runs all month. Free glazed donut with any purchase every Friday in June — four chances to use it.

Why Is National Donut Day on the First Friday of June?

National Donut Day isn’t just a made-up marketing holiday — it actually has real historical roots worth knowing about.

The Salvation Army established National Donut Day in Chicago in 1938 — originally as a fundraiser to help families during the Great Depression. The date was chosen to honor the “Donut Lassies,” the Salvation Army volunteers who traveled to France during World War I to serve homemade donuts to American soldiers on the front lines. For many of those soldiers, a warm donut from home was a powerful piece of comfort in an incredibly difficult time.

The tradition has been observed on the first Friday of June ever since — which puts it on June 5 in 2026. So when you grab your free donut this year, you’re participating in nearly 90 years of American history. Not bad for a glazed ring of fried dough!

DIY Donut Recipes to Celebrate at Home

Can’t make it out — or just want to celebrate all day long? These Fabulessly Frugal recipes make it easy and fun to bake your own donuts at home.

Baking essentials to grab first: mixing bowls, measuring tools, donut cutters, and baking ingredients.

• 6 of the Very Best Air Fryer Donut Recipes
• Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Icing
• Funfetti Cake Mix Donuts
• Easy Air Fryer Lemon Donuts

Donut-Themed Gifts & Fun Finds

• Donut-Printed Women’s Joggers
• Funny “I’m Just Here For The Donuts” Shirt
• Donut Headband
• Donut Stickers, 600-Pack

Frequently Asked Questions About National Donut Day 2026

When is National Donut Day 2026?

National Donut Day 2026 falls on Friday, June 5. It is observed every year on the first Friday of June.

Where can I get a free donut with no purchase required?

Several spots today require no purchase at all: Krispy Kreme (in-shop and drive-thru, 7AM–7PM), Duck Donuts (in-shop, 7AM–7PM, limit one), Randy’s Donuts (6AM–12PM), Lidl (myLidl app, while supplies last), and LaMar’s Donuts. Voodoo Doughnut Fan Club members can also get a free donut with no purchase at participating stores.

Do I need an app to get the National Donut Day deals?

For most chains, yes. Dunkin’, 7-Eleven, Tim Hortons, Lidl, Duck Donuts, Paris Baguette, and Casey’s all deliver their best offers through apps or rewards programs. Download and join before you head out.

Is there a second National Donut Day?

Yes! There is also an unofficial National Donut Day on November 5, though it’s much smaller with fewer participating chains. The June date is the original and by far the biggest one for deals and freebies.

Why is National Donut Day in June?

The Salvation Army established National Donut Day in 1938 to honor the “Donut Lassies” who served donuts to American troops in France during World War I. They chose the first Friday of June to coincide with their annual fundraiser. The tradition has continued every year since.

Will Krispy Kreme offer the $2 dozen deal again in 2026?

Yes — Krispy Kreme has confirmed the $2 Original Glazed Dozen with any dozen purchase at regular price on June 5. Head to your nearest location today to grab both the free donut and the dozen deal.

Does Tim Hortons participate in National Donut Day?

Yes — Tim Hortons has confirmed a free donut for rewards members from June 1–7, 2026 with any beverage purchase via the app. You can redeem it once per day, so don’t just go once!

Final Thoughts

This is one of the biggest National Donut Day lineups in years — Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, Duck Donuts, Lidl, Randy’s, Tim Hortons, Bonchon, Paris Baguette, Casey’s, Honey Dew, LaMar’s, Shipley, Voodoo, and Stan’s are all in. Go get your free donuts today!

I’d love to hear which donut you went after — drop a comment below and tell me where you went and what you got!

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