Attention, donut lovers! National Donut Day 2025 is just around the corner, and Paris Baguette is ready to celebrate the occasion with a sweet surprise for all its customers: free donuts! Here’s when and how you can get yours.
How to get free donuts at Paris Baguette?
According to the bakery chain, the promotion is exclusively available to members of the PB Rewards program. If you’re not a member yet, there’s still time to sign up! With any purchase, members will receive one free donut, choosing between a sugar mochi donut or a mini twisted donut.
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When will Paris Baguette be giving out free donuts?
The promotion is valid only on Friday, June 6, 2025.
What is PB Rewards?
PB Rewards is Paris Baguette’s loyalty program. Members earn points with every transaction—including online orders, mobile app purchases, and in-store visits. You earn 1 point for every $1 spent, which can be saved up and redeemed for free items like cakes, drinks, and more.
When you sign up on the app, you’ll get a free cake with your first purchase, along with exclusive monthly offers for PB Rewards members. You can also complete in-app challenges to earn bonus points and free gifts. Points are valid for 180 days from the date they are earned.
To redeem points in-store, just present your QR code from the app. You’ll find it under the “Earn/Redeem” button in the Rewards section. For online orders, make sure you’re logged into your PB Rewards account at checkout.
Paris Baguette Offers
According to the company, PB Rewards members can look forward to more future rewards and limited-time offers. Here are some of the upcoming deals:
- Double Points on Father’s Day Cake Purchases (June 7 – June 15)
- Celebrate Summer Offer Bank (July 21 – August 17):
- $2 off any salad, sandwich, or wrap
- $5 combo: pastry + medium iced or hot coffee
- Free medium Strawberry or Mango Lemonade Refresher with purchase
- Free pastry with beverage purchase
- Pistachio Challenge (June 4 – June 30): Buy any 5 pistachio items and earn 50 bonus points
- Summer BBQ/Party Challenge (Month of July): Buy any 3 cakes and earn 100 bonus points
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.
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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.
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.
