National Donut Day 2025: Get freebies and best deals from these brands today
The first Friday of June is celebrated as National Donut Day in the USA annually. Commemorating the 'Donut Lassies' from World War I, the day brings in loads of free donuts and special deals for lovers of the dessert.
In 2025, the first Friday of June is today and various brands are honouring the American history with limited-time treats.
Why is National Donut Day celebrated and which brands are offering freebies and best deals? Find out below!
National Donut Day: History
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The US has numerous food-related "holidays" including National Hamburger Day and National Wine Day. But out of all of them, National Donut Day has a historical story. The Salvation Army established the first Friday of June as National Donut Day in 1938 to honour the organization's Donut Lassies, women who travelled to France to serve donuts and other snacks to soldiers fighting during World War I.
'National Donut Day is a time to remember the lasting impact of a unique piece of history and to honour the heroic men and women who have served our country,' said The Salvation Army's national commander, Merle Heatwole in an official statement.
National Donut Day: Freebies and best deals
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Along with honouring acts of service in history, National Donut Day brings in big smiles and excitement for the connoisseurs of the dessert who get to have them free or at low costs.
Below are the brands celebrating the day along with you.
Krispy Kreme
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Krispy Kreme is one of the most popular brands for donuts and the donut chain is giving away one free donut to all customers with no purchase necessary on June 6. Additionally, you can get a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for just $2 when you buy any other dozen for a regular prize.
From June 7, Krispy Kreme is also kicking off "14 Days of Original Glazed" which includes:
June 7-20: Krispy Kreme Rewards loyalty program allows you to get a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for $9.99 (limit one per guest per day).
June 13: All customers can get a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for 13 cents with the purchase of any dozen at the regular price.
June 20: Get a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen at a regular price. Also, multiple customers will be randomly selected at participating shops to win 12 months of free Original Glazed donuts.
Dunkin'
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Get a free classic donut with any beverage purchase at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on June 6.
You can also get the limited-edition Dunkin' merchandise created with Stoney Clover Lane.
Duck Donuts
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Get a free cinnamon sugar donut for free on June 6 at Duck Donuts. The offer is limited to one per person and only available in-store. You can also get 6 cinnamon sugar donuts for $6 or $1 off a medium hot or iced coffee, in-store or online.
Paris Baguette
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Members of the PB Rewards loyalty program can get a free sugar mochi donut or small twisted donut with any purchase on June 6.
Shipley Do-nuts
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Enjoy a free glazed do-nut with any purchase at Shipley Do-nuts on June 6. The offer is only available for in-person and online orders with code DonutDay25.
Tim Hortons
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From June 6-8, members of the Tims Rewards loyalty program can avail a free donut with the purchase of any size beverage.
Voodoo Doughnut
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Buy a $10 Pink Raised Glazed Dozen at Voodoo Doughnut on June 6 and get a donut of your choice for free.
Along with this, don't forget to ask your local donut stores for any National Donut Day deals.
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