National Donut Day, which happens on Friday, June 2, gives us an excuse to eat a donut or two — just like we need to — and get a bargain in the process.
But there’s also the charitable origin story of how the first Friday in June came to be known as National Donut Day: The Salvation Army in 1938 it was founded to honor the organization’s Donut Lassies, women who traveled to France to deliver donuts and other snacks to soldiers during World War I.
Now we can all celebrate and get free donuts (while supplies last) at the nation’s biggest chains including Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and Duck Donuts – and many other makers of doughnuts, or “doughnuts,” if you will.
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Dunkin’s National Donut Day free donut deals
Ben Affleck won’t be delivering them, but participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide are offering guests a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage, while supplies last, on Friday, June 2.
Check your local donut destination as participation and offers may vary by location and many are only available while supplies last. You may also need to register for a rewards program, to qualify for donut deals.
Krispy Kreme’s free donut deal for National Donut Day
On Fridays, get a free donut of any variety – including Banana Pudding, Chocolate Kreme Pie, Key Lime Pie and Strawberries & Kreme donuts – no purchase necessary. Also buy any dozen donuts and get a dozen original glazed donuts for $2.
Dapper Donut has a six-pack donut deal
Get a free six-pack of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar donuts with any purchase from June 2-4. Valid in-store with any priced item; online deal activated with minimum $5 purchase.
Duck Donuts has a free donut deal for National Donut Day
Get a free cinnamon sugar donut on Friday, June 2, at Duck Donuts stores. No purchase necessary.
Honey Dew Donuts free donut deal
Get a free donut with any drink purchase on Friday, June 2.
LaMar’s Donuts’ National Donut Day celebrations may give you a T-shirt
Free Ray’s Original glazed donuts will be given away all day and some LaMar customers will get a free National Donut Day T-shirt while supplies last.
Maverik Adventure’s First Stop has a donut freebie, discount
If you belong to the Adventure club, Maverik Adventure’s First Stop rewards club, you can get 50% off all donuts on National Donut Day; Adventure Club Nitro members receive one free donut all day (one per transaction on both offers).
Shipley Do-Nuts has a free donut deal for National Donut Day
Get one free glazed Do-Nut per person on Friday with purchase online (with code Donutday23) or in store from 5 am-12 pm, while supplies last. (Limit one per person purchase at participating locations.)
Wait, Taco Bell has a National Donut Day deal with DoorDash, GrubHub, other delivery services? Yes
Get a free Friday Cinnabon Delights with any order of $20 or more on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and GrubHub. Just add Cinnabon Delights (2 packs) to your cart.
Tim Hortons has a free donut deal on National Donut Day
Get a free donut Friday when you buy any size hot or iced beverage using the Tim Hortons app or online at timhortons.com.
Yonutz’s has free Smashed Donuts on the afternoon of National Donut Day
The first 10 Yonutz guests at the top of each hour will receive a free Smashed Donut of their choice, limited to one per person, starting at 4 pm until closing time. There will also be surprises and giveaways throughout the day.
Donut Plant’s free Espresso Martini donut deal
on friday, the donut maker in New York City is giving away a limited edition Espresso Martini mini cake donut – it’s in a special box – with any purchase. The donut, made in collaboration with Neil Patrick Harristhe freshly prepared drink After Hours Espresso Martini cocktail from Thomas Ashbourne Craft Spirits, will be on sale starting Saturday through June 8. With the donut, you’ll also get a QR code for 20% off any Thomas Ashbourne purchase.
Legendary Doughnuts: Win a dozen donuts a month for a year in its National Donut Day raffle
With any donut purchase on National Donut Day, the Seattle and Tacoma, Washington area donut maker is giving away a raffle ticket for a chance to win a dozen donuts a month for a year. Buy a Red Bull Spritzer for a chance to win four movie tickets, or a grand prize of any four tickets Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in Federal Way, Washington, or a gift card to Anthony’s Restaurants.
More National Donut Day deals
Locally owned businesses and smaller chains may also have Friday deals. A good way to find out? Check out their social media channels and website.
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