National Donut Day 2025: Where to Score Free Donuts and Sweet Deals from Dunkin, Krispy Kreme.

National Donut Day 2025:

The annual National Donut Day celebration on the first Friday of June is more than just a marketing excuse to indulge in pastries; it has historical significance. In 1938, the Salvation Army created National Donut Day to commemorate its Donut Lassies and Donut Girls, who went to France to provide soldiers with donuts and other goodies during World War I.

“National Donut Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country and to remember the lasting impact of a unique piece of history,” Merle Heatwole, national commander of The Salvation Army, stated in a press statement.

The Salvation Army will host events, such as the National Donut Day World Donut Eating Championship, at the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., and will also give out donuts to veterans in several American cities National Donut Day is observed by donut distributors of all sizes around the United States. On June 6, well-known brands Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme, which refer to them as “doughnuts,” will be giving away free donuts.

Dunkin’: Free donuts on National Donut Day, plus new merch

Yes, Dunkin’ is offering a free donut deal. On June 6th, participating Dunkin’ shops across the country will give away a free classic donut with any beverage purchase.But that’s not all. You can show off your love of doughnuts by wearing limited-edition Dunkin’ items made in collaboration with Stoney Clover Lane.

In collaboration with the upscale lifestyle brand, a few Dunkin’ stores will serve single donuts in miniature donut bags. Available on the Stoney Clover Lane website starting Friday, June 6, at 10 a.m. ET: a set of four Dunkin’-inspired patches ($18 each), two bag charms (a Donut Chain Charm ($48 each) and an Iced Coffee Charm with a mini donut on top ($78)), and a double-sided pouch featuring a Strawberry Frosted with Sprinkles donut on one side and Chocolate Frosted with Sprinkles on the other.

Dunkin’/Stoney Clover Lane merchandise, such as acrylic and stainless-steel tumblers ($16.99 and $24.99, respectively), straw toppers ($6.99), and cup sleeves ($6.99), will be available at participating Dunkin’ locations starting in early June for a brief period of time, while supplies last.

Krispy Kreme kicks off 14 Days of Glazed on National Donut Day

On June 6, the doughnut business will give away one free donut to every client, regardless of whether they made a purchase. A dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts are available for just $2 when you purchase any other dozen at the standard price since one doughnut isn’t enough.

The following day, Saturday, June 7, kicks off Krispy Kreme’s “14 Days of Original Glazed” promotion, which includes these deals:

• June 7-20: during which members of the Krispy Kreme Rewards loyalty program can get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $9.99 (limit one per guest per day). Other “14 Days of Original Glazed” specials:
• June 13: All customers can get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for 13 cents with the purchase of any dozen at the regular price.
• June 20: Get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen at the regular price. Also, multiple customers will be randomly selected at participating shops to win 12 months of free Original Glazed doughnuts – you get one dozen per month beginning July 2025 through June 2026.

National Donut Day: More deals

• Casey’s: Members of Casey’s Rewards loyalty program get a free donut on June 6. Also, June 6 to June 22, you can get a half-dozen donuts for $5.
• Duck Donuts: Get a free cinnamon sugar donut for free, no purchase necessary (in-store only). Also, you can get a half dozen cinnamon sugar donuts for just $6, available in-store and online.
• Fry the Coop: The Chicago area chicken shop chain is bringing back its Croissant Donut Hot Chicken Sandwich on Friday, June 6, for $6.60.
• Graeter’s: With any coffee purchase on June 6, get a free donut – choices include the new lemon donut with black raspberry icing (offer good in store only while supplies last).
• Honey Dew: Get a free donut with the purchase of any medium beverage on June 6.
• Lidl: Get a free glazed donut with any purchase on June 6 (get the deal in the supermarket chain’s MyLidl app with the code FREEDONUT).

• Maverik and Kum & Go: The convenience stores are giving members of Maverik’s Adventure Club and Kum & Go’s &Rewards 50% off donuts all day on June 6 7 (no limits per transaction and no cap on redemptions, aside from standard item exclusions). Maverik’s upgraded Nitro cardholders can get a free donut – choices include the new orange cream-filled donut – and all customers get 25 bonus Trail Points with the purchase of any donut through June 6. 
• The Original Donut Shop Coffee: From June 6-8, get 50% off all coffee and K-Cup Pod products on Keurig.com using the code DONUT50
• Paris Baguette: Members of the PB Rewards loyalty program can get a free sugar mochi donut or small twisted donut with any purchase on June 6. Not a member yet? You can sign up online and in the app.
• Sheetz: From June 6 to June 10, get one free donut with the purchase of any Sheetz fountain drink, Sheetz Bros Coffee or bottled beverage (get the deal by adding it under the OFFERZ tab on the Sheetz app; offer good while donuts are available, one per customer).
• Shipley Do-Nuts: Get a free glazed do-nut with any purchase on Friday, June 6, in person or order online with code DonutDay25.

• Honey Dew: Get a free donut with the purchase of any medium beverage on June 6.
• Lidl: Get a free glazed donut with any purchase on June 6 (get the deal in the supermarket chain’s MyLidl app with the code FREEDONUT).
• Maverik and Kum & Go: The convenience stores are giving members of Maverik’s Adventure Club and Kum & Go’s &Rewards 50% off donuts all day on June 6 7 (no limits per transaction and no cap on redemptions, aside from standard item exclusions). Maverik’s upgraded Nitro cardholders can get a free donut – choices include the new orange cream-filled donut – and all customers get 25 bonus Trail Points with the purchase of any donut through June 6. 
• The Original Donut Shop Coffee: From June 6-8, get 50% off all coffee and K-Cup Pod products on Keurig.com using the code DONUT50
• Paris Baguette: Members of the PB Rewards loyalty program can get a free sugar mochi donut or small twisted donut with any purchase on June 6. Not a member yet? You can sign up online and in the app.
• Sheetz: From June 6 to June 10, get one free donut with the purchase of any Sheetz fountain drink, Sheetz Bros Coffee or bottled beverage (get the deal by adding it under the OFFERZ tab on the Sheetz app; offer good while donuts are available, one per customer).
• Shipley Do-Nuts: Get a free glazed do-nut with any purchase on Friday, June 6, in person or order online with code DonutDay25.

• Tim Hortons: Through June 8, members of the Tims Rewards loyalty program can get a free donut with the purchase of any size beverage (except for excluded products). Get the offer in the Tim Hortons app. (Offer redeemable once per account per 30 minutes; valid on Tim Hortons delivery, but prices are higher on delivery fees and delivery terms apply.)