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National Donut Day Brings Free Donuts and World Donut Eating Championship

Retailers from Dunkin’ to Duck Donuts are marking the day with free or discounted treats nationwide.

A stock photo dated August 8, 2024, shows donuts in a box. National Donut Day is on Friday, June 6, 2025.
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National Doughnut Day brings lots of bargains.
Shipley Do-Nuts is giving away free glazed do-nuts on Friday, June 6, for National Donut Day.

Overview

  • National Donut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to honor its World War I 'Donut Lassies' and this year the charity is distributing free donuts to veterans across multiple U.S. cities.
  • The Salvation Army is staging the National Donut Day World Donut Eating Championship at the National World War I Memorial in Washington D.C.
  • Krispy Kreme is giving every customer a free Original Glazed donut with no purchase necessary and offering a dozen Original Glazed for $2 with any dozen purchase, then launching a “14 Days of Original Glazed” promotion for rewards members from June 7 through June 20.
  • Dunkin' customers can receive one free classic donut with any beverage purchase at participating locations, and select stores have rolled out limited-edition Stoney Clover Lane merchandise starting June 6.
  • Convenience chains such as 7-Eleven, Kum & Go, Maverik and Lidl are offering discounted or free donuts through rewards programs and app codes, while local shops including Duck Donuts, Shipley Do-Nuts and Voodoo Doughnut are giving away free treats and weekend-long specials.