National Donut Day 2025: Get free treats at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and Voodoo
National Donut Day comes around annually on the first Friday of June. In 2025, National Donut Day falls on June 6.
Local Arizona bakeries and national favorites will join in on the fun with discounts, merch and free donuts. And two of the most well-known donut shops plan to go all out this year. Dunkin' announced a collaboration with a luxury lifestyle fashion brand and Krispy Kreme will turn the one-day celebration into two weeks of deals.
Here's everything you need to know about National Donut Day and how to get a sweet treat for free.
The Salvation Army established National Donut Day in 1938 to honor the organization's Donut Lassies and Donut Girls, women who traveled to France to serve donuts and other snacks to soldiers during World War I. "National Donut Day is a time to remember the lasting impact of a unique piece of history and to honor the heroic men and women who have served our country," said The Salvation Army's national commander, Merle Heatwole, in a press release.
The Salvation Army will distribute donuts to veterans in several cities across the U.S. and have other events, including the National Donut Day World Donut Eating Championship, scheduled to be held at the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Across the U.S., donut shops get in on the action by giving away free donuts or offering discounts on June 6. Here's a look at some of the best donut day deals.
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Yes, there's a free donut deal at Dunkin'. You can get a free classic donut with any beverage purchase at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on June 6.
But that's not all. You can accessorize your donut devotion with some limited-edition Dunkin' merchandise created with Stoney Clover Lane. Select Dunkin' locations will serve single donuts in mini donut bags created in partnership with the luxury lifestyle brand.
Available online starting Friday, June 6 (10 a.m. ET on Stoney Clover Lane website): a double-sided pouch with a Strawberry Frosted with Sprinkles donut on one side and Chocolate Frosted with Sprinkles on the other ($78), two bag charms — an Iced Coffee Charm topped with a mini donut and a Donut Chain Charm ($48 each) — and a set of four Dunkin'-inspired patches ($18 each).
Beginning in early June, participating locations will have Dunkin'/Stoney Clover Lane merch, including acrylic and stainless-steel tumblers ($16.99 and $24.99, respectively), straw toppers ($6.99) and cup sleeves ($6.99) at participating Dunkin' locations for a limited time beginning in early June, as supplies last.
The doughnut chain is giving away one free donut to all customers, no purchase necessary, on June 6. And, because just one doughnut isn't enough, you can get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $2 when you buy any other dozen at the regular price.
The following day, Saturday, June 7, kicks off Krispy Kreme's "14 Days of Original Glazed' promotion, which includes these deals:
June 7-20: During which members of the Krispy Kreme Rewards loyalty program can get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $9.99 (limit one per guest per day). Other "14 Days of Original Glazed' specials:
June 13: All customers can get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for 13 cents with the purchase of any dozen at the regular price.
June 20: Get a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen at the regular price. Also, multiple customers will be randomly selected at participating shops to win 12 months of free Original Glazed doughnuts – you get one dozen per month beginning July 2025 through June 2026.
From June 6-8, get 50% off all coffee and K-Cup Pod products on Keurig.com using the code DONUT50.
Members of the PB Rewards loyalty program can get a free sugar mochi donut or small twisted donut with any purchase on June 6. Not a member yet? You can sign up online and in the app.
BoSa Donuts Tempe: Get one free glazed donut with any purchase on June 6.
Duck Donuts: Stop by in-store only for a free cinnamon sugar donut on June 6. There is one Duck Donuts location in Arizona, located at 4040 South Arizona Avenue.
Rainbow Donuts: Get 10% off your in-store purchase on June 6.
Get one free cinnamon sugar donut on June 6. No purchase necessary. Located at 3134 West Carefree Highway in North Phoenix.
Get a free donut of choice with purchase of a $10 Pink Raised Glazed Dozen. Located at 1324 South Rural Road in Tempe.
On June 6, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can grab a classic glazed doughnut for just 50 cents at participating locations.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: National Donut Day 2025: Where to get freebies and discounts
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