National Hamburger Day falls on Thursday, May 28, 2026. As a result, restaurants across the country are rolling out free burgers, buy-one-get-one offers and steep discounts to celebrate. Americans already eat an estimated 50 billion hamburgers every year, according to History.com. Today, however, there are even more reasons to enjoy one. Here are the best National Hamburger Day 2026 deals available right now, so you can make the most of the occasion.
Fast food chains with deals today
Several major fast food chains are offering National Hamburger Day specials. Check the details carefully, as most require app sign-ups or loyalty memberships to unlock the savings.
Burger King — Royal Perks loyalty members get a free hamburger with any purchase of $3 or more via the BK app or bk.com. In addition, members who opt in to emails can get four months of Spotify Premium free with a $10 purchase. New Spotify users qualify for the full four months. Past users whose access ended more than 30 days ago can get two free months instead. The Spotify offer ends June 13.
Buffalo Wild Wings — New members who sign up for the Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards program get a free burger with a purchase of $15 or more.
Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s — My Rewards members can unlock a buy-one-get-one-cent offer on the Famous Star on May 28 via the app. New members who join today get the deal automatically.
Checkers and Rally’s — Buy one Classic Burger and get one free on May 27 and May 28.
Del Taco — Get one free Double Del Cheeseburger when you buy another. The offer runs May 28 through May 30.
Jack in the Box — Get a free Jr. Jumbo Jack with any purchase of $1 or more today. Furthermore, a limited-time Smashed Jack Sliders Munchie Meal is available at prices that vary by location. It includes two sliders, two tacos, curly fries and a drink, plus a chance to win a $75,000 grand prize.
Sonic — Through May 31, Sonic Rewards members get a free Sonic Smasher or All-American Smasher with a $3 purchase. Alternatively, they can get a free medium drink with a $3 purchase.
Whataburger — Whataburger Rewards members get a free Whataburger when they order a medium fries and medium drink today. Order online or scan the app in store to claim it. Moreover, every qualifying order also enters you for a chance to win free Whataburger deals for a year.
Casual dining and fast-casual deals
Beyond fast food, several casual dining and fast-casual restaurants are also getting in on the action.
Dairy Queen — DQ Rewards members get $1 off any Signature Stackburger all week, from May 25 through May 31.
Farmer Boys — VIF loyalty members can get a $3.99 Big Cheese Cheeseburger today only via the Farmer Boys app.
Habit Burger and Grill — MyHabit members get a buy-one-get-one Charburger deal nationwide from May 28 through June 3.
Red Robin — Today only, get a Red’s Double Burger with a bottomless side and bottomless beverage for $9.99. Also, Red Robin Royalty members earn double points through May when they make two or more purchases.
Ruby Tuesday — Get a Single Patty American Smashed Burger with fries or tots and the Endless Garden Bar for $8.99 today.
Smashburger — Get any single-patty Smash Burger for $5.28 at participating locations. Simply mention the offer at checkout in store or use the promo code 528SINGLE when ordering online or through the app.
Sit-down and specialty restaurant deals
For those who prefer a more elevated burger experience, these restaurants are worth seeking out today.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — The $14.95 Perfect Pair Menu includes a Smashburger plus your choice of a Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens Salad, BLT Salad, Mac and Cheese, or a cup of soup. The deal is also available for weekday lunches.
Hard Rock Cafe — Buy one, get one Classic Smashed Burger free from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time today. Furthermore, Unity by Hard Rock loyalty members get a free Classic Smashed Burger outright.
Shake Shack — Through May 31, get a free ShackBurger with any order of $10 or more using the code FREEBURGER on the Shack App, online or in stores. You can also enter a contest to win free burgers for a year through May 31.
Best spots in metro Phoenix for National Hamburger Day
If you are in the Phoenix area and want a sit-down burger experience, 4 local restaurants stand out as worth the trip. First, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. in Gilbert offers a classic smashburger on a Noble Bread bun alongside award-winning craft beers. Second, Bad Jimmy’s brings premium K4 Ranch Arizona beef smashburgers to four Valley locations with cocktails and diner vibes. Third, The Chuckbox in Tempe has been serving mesquite-grilled burgers to generations of ASU students and families and won The Arizona Republic’s 2024 Burger Bracket. Fourth, Original Hamburger Works in Phoenix took the 2025 Burger Bracket crown with its massive mesquite-grilled patties, available up to a full pound, served with access to a giant condiment bar.
Happy National Hamburger Day. Go get your burger.
Source: Arizona Republic / USA Today Network
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