National Donut Day 2026 deals you should not miss
Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, Shipley and 7-Eleven are all giving out free donuts on June 5
National Donut Day falls on Friday, June 5, and the biggest chains in the country are marking the occasion with freebies, discounts and limited deals worth knowing about before you head out.
Krispy Kreme is giving one away with no strings attached
Krispy Kreme is offering one free donut of your choice today, and no purchase is needed to claim it. The deal runs in-store and through the drive-thru at participating locations, with a limit of one per guest. Specialty and limited-time varieties are excluded from the offer.
On top of that, customers who buy any regularly priced dozen can also pick up an Original Glazed dozen for just $2. Those ordering online for in-store pickup need to use the code BOGO2 at checkout to get that price.
Dunkin’ marks its 16th straight year of free donuts
Dunkin’ is handing out a free donut with any beverage purchase today, continuing a tradition it has kept going for 16 years. No promo code or app coupon is needed. The freebie applies automatically when you buy a drink at participating locations.
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Dunkin’ is also launching its Stoney Clover Lane collaboration today online at 10 a.m. ET, a limited-edition accessories collection built around Dunkin’ staples.
Shipley Donuts has a deal for rewards members too
Shipley Donuts is offering a free Signature Glazed Donut with any purchase on June 5. Customers can order in-store or online at shipleydonuts.olo.com using the code DonutMonth26. Rewards members who visit four times this month and spend at least $5 each visit will also receive a limited-edition Shipley branded hat.
7-Eleven keeps it simple with 50-cent glazed donuts
At participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations, loyalty members can buy classic glazed donuts for 50 cents each all day today. There is no limit on how many you can grab. In addition, 7-Select Mini Donut packs are available for $1.
A Michigan bakery went all out with 60-plus flavors
Beyond the national chains, Barney’s BakeHouse Bakery in Freeland, Michigan is giving the holiday a different kind of treatment. The team started baking at 10 p.m. Thursday and worked through the night to produce more than 7,000 donuts in over 60 flavors for opening day. Specialty options include Dubai chocolate, cotton candy cloud, espresso, peanut butter chocolate and a mudslide donut stuffed with chocolate pudding and topped with crushed Oreos and gummy worms. Both the Freeland and Bay City locations are open until 4 p.m. today.
The holiday has a history worth knowing
National Donut Day started in Chicago in 1938. The Salvation Army created it to honor the volunteers who served donuts to American soldiers in France during World War I. Known as the Donut Lassies, roughly 250 volunteers set up huts near the front lines in 1917 and served as many as 9,000 donuts a day to troops overseas.
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