Friday, June 5 is National Doughnut Day. Several restaurants, doughnut shops and gas stations are helping you celebrate with free — or at least discounted — doughnuts.
But first — some history.
Yes, there's more to National Doughnut Day (or National Donut Day, if you prefer) than just free dessert. The holiday was first created as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army in 1938.
Business Insider reports that Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts for five days straight, from June 1 to June 5. The chain is extending National Doughnut Day to National Doughnut Week for the first time. "National Doughnut Day is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate." "With days starting to blur together, we want to make sure it's easier than ever for fans to participate," said Krispy Kreme CMO Dave Skena.
The organization held the event to raise money during the Great Depression and to honor the "Lassies" who served doughnuts to World War I soldiers. These morale-boosting volunteers later became known among the men as "Doughnut Dollies."
The doughnut celebration caught on, and National Doughnut Day is now observed each year on the first Friday in June.
But now for the important part — where can you get free doughnuts?
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These are all national or regional chains, but don't forget to check local shops as well. All promotions are good at participating locations only.
Duck Donuts: Rewards members get a free cinnamon sugar donut offer June 5-7.
We have a sweet and easy way for you to enjoy a free treat in celebration of #NationalDonutDay this year! All registered Duck Donuts Rewards members will receive a FREE cinnamon sugar donut offer, redeemable June 5-7… You could even call it National Donut Weekend! 🎉 🍩 pic.twitter.com/4uk7xx5lna
— Duck Donuts (@DuckDonuts) May 28, 2020
Dunkin': Free doughnut with a beverage purchase.
Entenmann's: Last year's offer was free doughnuts for a year and $5,000 to the winner of the Fan Flavor Challenge.
Krispy Kreme: Get any doughnut for free June 1-5..
LaMar's: Free doughnut. No purchase necessary. The company is also running a contest to give away free doughnuts for one year.
