National Ice Cream Day 2025: Free deals, discounts and more
With the scorching summer heat not relenting in its hot pursuit, visiting outdoors for even an hour gets one hungry for something cold, which will ease their thirst and heat. In most cases, the relief arrives with a large scoop of your favourite ice cream that not only tastes like heaven on earth but also reminds you of some of the best days of your childhood when getting that one scoop would be the highlight of your entire day.
While the world might enjoy an ice cream some days during the hot temperatures, America celebrates an entire month dedicated to the sweet and cold dessert. According to worldpopulationreview.com, the USA is the second-largest consumer of ice cream, with about 20.80 litres of ice cream being consumed every year, which is equivalent to 5 gallons of the dessert per person. No wonder the country celebrates ice cream with a national day!
Why is
National Ice Cream Day
celebrated?
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Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Day annually, on the third Sunday of July. This is because in 1984, then President
Ronald Reagan
created the day to celebrate and honour the dessert that was enjoyed by over 90% of the population.
Additionally, it was also done to honour the American dairy industry, where most ice cream companies are family-owned and have been in the business for more than 50 years.
The president also termed ice cream as "a nutritious and wholesome food" and declared July as National Ice Cream Month!
Which ice cream flavour is America's favourite?
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The third Sunday of July is today, on July 20, and Americans will definitely be indulging in their favourite ice cream today! But which is that one flavour that grips all American hearts?
Well, it is none other than the classic vanilla.
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According to July 9 data and previous data from Instacart, vanilla is the most-ordered ice cream flavour on the platform in the summer of 2024 and 2023. While chocolate was the second most favoured flavour, cookies and cream was the third.
Vanilla is loved by people for its versatility and adaptability for different sundae options.
National Ice Cream Day 2025
: Best deals and discounts
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If you are thinking of celebrating National Ice Cream Day today with a large scoop of your favourite ice cream, then check out these deals and discounts being offered by some of the best brands in the market, who are celebrating the frozen dessert by your side!
Dairy Queen
Through July 20, Dairy Queen loyalty program members will get a free Dilly Bar with any order of $1 or more.
To make the orders, you need to download their app and sign up for DQ rewards.
Baskin Robbins
Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can get $5 off any order of $20 or more in the app, in-store or through delivery apps, from July 20-26. To join the loyalty program and avail the deal, you need to sign up for the BR app.
Halo Top
Halo Top's offer on National Ice Cream Day celebrates its name in the industry. The brand is giving away pints of ice cream for free to anyone who shares a name with any ice cream brand, including their competitors.
Anyone who shares a first, middle or last name with an ice cream brand can get their free pint at halotop.com/icecreamday, through July 20.
DoorDash
Any grocery or convenience store orders you make through July 23 will get you $5 off two Ben & Jerry's pints on DoorDash.
Popsicle
Enjoy a buy one, get one free offer on Popsicle at Target, Publix and Kroger throughout the National Ice Cream Month.
Harry Potter Shops
The Harry Potter Shops are celebrating National Ice Cream Day in a variety of ways.
All customers on July 20 get complimentary toppings with an ice cream purchase. From July 21-26, purchasing butterbeer will come with complimentary toppings.
And, the first 100 customers at the shops in New York and Chicago on July 20 will receive a free butterbeer ice cream with free toppings!
Friendly's
Friendly's, a Massachusetts-founded ice cream chain, is celebrating its 90th birthday alongside National Ice Cream Day.
Customers who are a part of Friendly's Fan Club Rewards loyalty program can get a free cone or dish of ice cream. Others can get a 90-cent single scoop in store or go-to.
Dippin' Dots
On July 20, customers can get a free Dippin' Dots mini cup at 120 participating Dippin' Dots locations. Online orders placed on their website on July 20 can also get 25% off at checkout with the promo code NICD2025. Lastly, the first 100 customers to reach each location will also get a free collectible souvenir cup.
Van Leeuwen
All Van Leeuwen stores will offer $3 scoops of Honeycomb ice cream from 12-2 p.m. ET on National Ice Cream Day!
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