When is National Donut Day?
National Donut Day is June 4, 2021. It’s held every year on the first Friday of June. A second National Donut Day is sometimes celebrated on November 5 or November 10 each year. The National Donut Day celebrated on November 10 is the same “birthday” as the United States Marine Corps, and the November 5 National Donut Day is believed to be in honor of American prisoners of war in Vietnam tricking interrogators into giving them donuts when they were otherwise starving. There are also two other more obscure days celebrating donuts, including specific varieties: International Jelly-Filled Donut Day on June 8 (sometimes June 9), National Cream-Filled Donut Day on September 14 and National Buy a Donut Day on October 30.
What is the history of National Donut Day?
The Salvation Army first celebrated National Donut Day in 1938 in Chicago. The holiday was established as a fundraiser for those in need during the Great Depression and to honor the Salvation Army women volunteers who served deep-fried rounds of dough to hungry soldiers during World War I in France. These volunteers were known as “Doughnut Girls.” In World War II, Red Cross volunteers called “Doughnut Dollies” continued the tradition.
Who created National Donut Day?
The Salvation Army created National Donut Day.
When did National Donut Day start?
National Donut Day started in 1938.
Where to get free donuts on National Donut Day:
DiGiorno National Donut Day Deal
Yep, you read that right: DiGiornocreated the “DiGiornut,” a donut-pizza hybrid. If that’s your thing, enter to win a half-dozen box for free in their Twitter sweepstakes by replying to @DiGiorno’s tweet with “#sweepstakes.”
Duck Donuts National Donut Day Deal
Get a free bare, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar donut Friday at Duck Donuts, no purchase necessary. All locations are participating, but the offer is in-store only.
Dunkin’ National Donut Day Deal
Purchase any beverage Friday and get a free classic donut of your choice at Dunkin’ on Friday, while supplies last. Dunkin’ dropped its #NationalDonutDay collection Thursday with limited-edition customizable donut-themed fashions at Shopdunkin.com.
Entenmann’s National Donut Day Deal
Who doesn’t love those classic, chocolate-frosted goodies? Through June 21, you can nominate a father figure (male or female!) in your life for the Entenmann’s Donuts“EntenMAN of the Year” Father’s Day Contest. Five winners will get free Entenmann’s Donuts for a year, and one lucky nominee will also win an all-expenses-paid trip to Daytona.
GoPuff National Donut Day Deal
You can get two six-packs of Hostess Mini Donuts for just $4 from GoPuff for National Donut Day.
Krispy Kreme National Donut Day Deal
Krispy Kremeoffers any doughnut absolutely free in the U.S. and Canada, no purchase necessary, excluding delivery. You can also get a dozen of their Original Glazed doughnuts for $1 when you buy a dozen of any kind. Krispy Kreme also offers a free doughnut per day if you’ve had your COVID-19 vaccine!
LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee National Donut Day Deal
LaMar’s Donuts & Coffeewill give out free donuts on National Donut Day, and they’re giving back, too: You can win free donuts for a week, month, or year through their donut sweepstakes, which benefits the Salvation Army. You can also buy a LaMar’s Donuts Charlie Hustle T-shirt benefiting the Salvation Army and receive a coupon for a free coffee and donut.
Maverik National Donut Day Deal
Get any donut of your choice (sans raspberry fritters) for just $1 from Maverikfor National Donut Day.
Randy’s Donuts National Donut Day Deal
Randy’s Donutsoffers free Glazed Buttermilk Bites from 6 a.m. to noon while supplies last.
Shipley Do-Nuts National Donut Day Deal
Shipley Do-Nutsoffers a free glazed “Do-Nut” with any purchase from 5 a.m. to noon Friday, while supplies last.
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee National Donut Day Deal
You can get a free donut with any purchase at Stan’s Donuts & Coffeefor National Donut Day.
Third Culture National Donut Day Deal
At Third Culture locations, snag a free mochi mystery flavor donut with any purchase while supplies last.
Tim Hortons National Donut Day Deal
For National Donut Day, Tim Hortonsis offering guests a donut of their choice for just 50 cents with any eligible purchase of 50 cents or more using their rewards program. The deal continues through June 15, 2021 and is valid in-store and on mobile and delivery orders as well. Is your mouth watering yet? Get even more in the mood with the most photo-worthy donut shops in every state!
