National Donut Day 2025 is just around the corner, and several brands and chains across the country are already gearing up to celebrate with amazing deals and promotions for all their customers. If you’re a donut lover, get ready—because it’s going to be a delicious day!
Where can you find deals for National Donut Day 2025?
From discounts and promos to completely free products, here are the offers available on National Donut Day 2025:
- Dunkin’: Get a free classic donut with the purchase of any beverage.
- Krispy Kreme: Enjoy one free donut with no purchase required. Plus, buy any dozen at regular price and get a dozen Original Glazed donuts for just $2.
- Shipley Do-Nuts: Use the code DonutDay25 for a free glazed donut with any in-store or online purchase.
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- Lidl: Get a free glazed donut with any purchase. Offer available only through the MyLidl app.
- Duck Donuts: Visit any location for a free cinnamon sugar donut—no purchase necessary. You can also get a half dozen cinnamon sugar donuts for just $6.
- The Original Donut Shop Coffee: Use code DONUT50 to get 50% off all coffee products and K-Cup pods on Keurig.com. Valid from June 6–8.
- Paris Baguette: Get a free sugar mochi donut or small twisted donut with any purchase. Offer valid for PB Rewards loyalty members only.
- Honey Dew: Receive a free donut with the purchase of any medium beverage.
- Fry the Coop: Get a Hot Chicken Croissant Donut Sandwich for only $6.60.
- Sheetz: Buy any Sheetz fountain drink, Sheetz Bros coffee, or bottled beverage and get a free donut. Offer valid June 6–10.
- Maverik & Kum & Go: Members of Maverik’s Adventure Club and Kum & Go’s &Rewards get 50% off donuts all day on June 6–7. Maverik Nitro cardholders get one free donut, and all customers receive 25 bonus Trail Points with any donut purchase.
When is National Donut Day 2025?
This date is celebrated every year on the first Friday of June. In 2025, National Donut Day will fall on June 6.
Why is National Donut Day celebrated?
National Donut Day has historical roots dating back to World War I. It was first celebrated in 1938, inspired by the kind gesture of military doctor Morgan Pett. On his first day at a military base, Pett bought eight dozen donuts and handed one to each wounded soldier. His act of kindness moved Lieutenant General Samuel Geary, who launched a fundraising campaign to help Pett continue his donut giveaways.
The campaign was supported by the Salvation Army, which saw the need to create recreational spaces for soldiers. As a result, 250 volunteers were sent to France to build huts that served donuts, coffee, and comfort. These huts quickly became essential gathering places for troops.
Most volunteers working in these huts were women, affectionately nicknamed “Doughnut Dollies.” In honor of their support and the soldiers they served, the U.S. established National Donut Day, which continues today as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army.
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The origin of the donut
Though the true origins of the donut remain unclear, its popularity and signature shape began to take form in the U.S. around the mid-19th century. One well-known story credits Elizabeth Gregory, the mother of a New England ship captain, with making fried dough treats for her son Hanson Gregory and his crew.
These treats were practical for sea voyages and believed to help prevent illnesses like scurvy. To ensure even cooking, Elizabeth placed nuts in the center of the dough, giving rise to the original term “doughnuts.” According to legend, it was Hanson himself who, frustrated with raw centers, used a pepper tin to punch a hole in the middle — giving birth to the donut’s iconic shape.
Donuts didn’t achieve mass appeal until the 1920s, when Adolph Levitt invented a machine that could produce them on a large scale. His invention transformed the market, and by 1934, donuts were a major attraction at the Chicago World’s Fair, capturing the hearts — and taste buds — of people around the world.
