National Doughnut Day 2025
National Doughnut Day in 2025 falls on Friday, June 6. This annual celebration takes place on the first Friday of June, a tradition that has been celebrated for decades. The timing of the day provides the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite sweet treat as summer kicks off.
Most stores and chains offer special deals and freebies throughout the day, often limited to specific hours, so it’s best to check local listings and plan your doughnut run early!
National Doughnut Day Freebies & Deals
If you’re looking to score some free doughnuts or sweet deals, National Doughnut Day is your best bet. Popular chains and local shops participate enthusiastically, offering everything from free doughnuts to heavily discounted boxes. For 2025, some confirmed deals include:
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Krispy Kreme: Enjoy a free doughnut of any kind, no purchase necessary. Plus, they’re offering a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $2 when you purchase a dozen at regular price.
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7-Eleven: Members of the 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty programs can snag a classic glazed doughnut for only 50 cents.
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Duck Donuts: Free Cinnamon Sugar Donut in-store with no purchase required and a special half-dozen offer for $6.
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Dunkin’: Typically offers a free doughnut with beverage purchase on National Doughnut Day; check for updates on their 2025 promotions.
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LaMar’s Donuts: Free glazed doughnuts at all locations on June 6.
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Shipley Do-Nuts: Offers “freebie Fridays” throughout June with free glazed doughnuts on several Fridays, including June 6.
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Stan’s Donuts: Free Chocolate Dipped Donut with any purchase of $2.30 or more, plus a chance to win free doughnuts for a year.
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Voodoo Doughnut: Free doughnut with the purchase of a Pink Raised Glazed Dozen for $10 (in-store only).
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Fun Doughnut Facts
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The doughnut hole was invented in the mid-19th century by Hanson Gregory, a ship captain who punched a hole in the dough to ensure it cooked evenly.
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Doughnuts became commercially popular in the 1920s when Adolph Levitt invented a machine to mass-produce them efficiently.
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The Salvation Army volunteers who served doughnuts during WWI were affectionately called “Doughnut Dollies.”
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The largest doughnut ever made was over 16 feet in diameter!
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Doughnut consumption in the U.S. peaks around National Doughnut Day, with millions enjoyed nationwide.
What Is National Doughnut Day?
National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army to honor the “Doughnut Dollies,” the brave women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. These volunteers boosted morale on the front lines by bringing a taste of home to weary troops.
The day has since evolved into a fun and delicious holiday celebrated nationwide with doughnuts, discounts, and charity events. It’s a day that honors both history and the simple joy that doughnuts bring to millions of people.
