Free doughnuts? Here’s where to celebrate National Doughnut Day this Friday

Nbcwashington · 🇺🇸 public United States · Jun 04, 2026 · 548 words · By Maria Chamberlain

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What to know about National Doughnut Day

Who can resist a warm, pillowy doughnut fresh out of the oven?

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Who can resist a warm, pillowy doughnut fresh out of the oven?

Why it matters

If you're looking for an excuse to treat yourself, you'll be happy to know that Friday, June 5, is National Doughnut Day.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Customers who stop in to a participating shop on June 5 can get a free doughnut of their choice (excluding limited-edition varieties). No purchase required?
How does this story connect National Doughnut Day with Consumer Promotions over the next few days?

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Claim 1: “Customers who stop in to a participating shop on June 5 can get a free doughnut of their choice (excluding limited-edition varieties). No purchase required.”

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Claim 2: “Duck Donuts customers can get a free classic doughnut in-store on June 5. The offer is limited to one per guest. No purchase necessary.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a Duck Donuts promotion for June 5.

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Claim 3: “myLidl rewards members can grab a free bakery doughnut on June 5 at participating stores, while supplies last. No purchase is necessary, and the single-use offer can be redeemed through the myLidl app.”

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Claim 4: “Additionally, fan club members can score a free doughnut, excluding specialties, on June 5 (no purchase required) at participating locations, while supplies last.”

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Claim 5: “The annual celebration always happens on the first Friday in June.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June of each year.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A doughnut or donut is a type of fried or baked good made from leavened dough. It is popular in many countries and is prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade or purchased in ba…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doughnut

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of food days by country. Many countries have designated specific days as celebrations, commemorations, or acknowledgments of certain types of food and drink.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_food_days

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — National Donut Day or National Doughnut Day, celebrated in the United States and in some other countries, is on the first Friday of June of each year, succeeding the donut event created by The Salvati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Donut_Day

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Claim 6: “Paris Baguette rewards members can enjoy a free sugar mochi doughnut or small twist doughnut with a qualifying purchase on June 5.”

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Claim 7: “Members of 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards can score classic glazed doughnuts for just 50 cents each at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations nationwide on June 5.”

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Web search results from 7-Eleven confirm the 50 cent classic glazed doughnut promotion for rewards members at 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ayman Mohammed Rabie al-Zawahiri (Arabic: أيمن محمد ربيع الظواهري, romanized: ʾAyman Muḥammad Rabīʿ aẓ-Ẓawāhirī; 19 June 1951 – 31 July 2022) was an Egyptian-born pan-Islamist militant and physician w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayman_al-Zawahiri

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A loyalty program or rewards program is a marketing strategy designed to encourage customers to continue to shop at or use the services of one or more businesses associated with the program.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalty_program

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Speedway is an American convenience store and fuel station chain headquartered in Irving, Texas, with locations primarily in the Midwest, East Coast, and Southwestern regions of the United States who…
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Claim 8: “This group of women were sent to France in 1917 to care for wounded soldiers and provide a boost of morale in doughnut form.”

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Multiple sources from the Salvation Army confirm that volunteers (Donut Lassies) were sent to France in 1917 to provide doughnuts and support to soldiers during WWI.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Mather Richards (1880-1958) was an illustrator and painter in the 1900s. Throughout his career, he illustrated many textbooks and children's books. Richards is the illustrator of the widely pro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Mather_Richards

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organisation founded and headquartered in London, England. It is aligned with the Wesleyan-Holiness movement. The or…
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Claim 9: “Friday, June 5, is National Doughnut Day.”

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Wikipedia confirms National Donut Day is on the first Friday of June. In 2026 (the date context of the evidence), June 5 is the first Friday.

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Claim 10: “Guests can receive a free Korean doughnut with dipping sauce when ordering online or through the restaurant’s app using the promo code DONUTDAY.”

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Multiple sources confirm the free Korean doughnut with dipping sauce using promo code DONUTDAY for online/app orders at Bonchon.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... Guests can receive a free Korean doughnut with dipping sauce when ordering online or through the restaurant's app using the promo code DONUTDAY.
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/nati…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... You can redeem this offer from the Korean fried chicken chain on Bonchon.com or the Bonchon app by using the promo code 'DONUTDAY' at checkout.
https://www.aarp.org/home-living/national-donut-day-deals-20…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken customers who spend $15 or more between June 5 — 7 can get a free Korean doughnut and dipping sauce. The offer is ...
https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/national-donut-day-de…

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Claim 11: “On National Donut Day, the first 100 customers at Voodoo Doughnut shops will get a free foldable tote bag with their purchase.”

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Claim 12: “Shoppers can also pick up packs of 7-Select mini doughnuts for $1.”

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Multiple web search results from 7-Eleven confirm that 7-Select Mini Donut packs are available for $1.

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web search NEUTRAL — As the extra icing on top, 7-Select™ Mini Donut packs are also available for just $1.** The bite-sized yellow cake donuts are coated in chocolate, cinnamon ...
https://corp.7-eleven.com/corp-press-releases/hole-y-savings…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 1, 2026 ... The Irving, Texas-based convenience-store chain said as the extra icing on top, 7-Select Mini Donut packs are also available for $1 through June ...
https://cspdailynews.com/foodservice/7-eleven-celebrates-nat…

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web search NEUTRAL — Enjoy four different kinds of mini yellow cake donuts: Chocolate, Cinnamon Sugar, Crunch and Powdered Sugar. All for you, all ready to go.
https://www.7-eleven.com/products/bakery/mini-donuts

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Claim 13: “Additionally, get a dozen original glazed for $2 when you buy any dozen in person, online or for pick-up or delivery. For online orders, place two dozen in your cart and use promo code BOGO2.”

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Claim 14: “Shipley Do-Nuts will give away one free glazed doughnut per person with any purchase on June 5. For online orders, use the code DonutMonth26.”

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Claim 15: “Tim Hortons U.S. rewards members can get a free doughnut with the purchase of a small, medium or large beverage at participating locations. The offer is valid once a day through June 7 in the chain’s app while supplies last.”

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Claim 16: “The first-ever National Doughnut Day took place in Chicago in 1938 to honor the history of the Salvation Army's Donut Lassies.”

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Multiple independent sources, including the Salvation Army's own site and Wikipedia, confirm the first National Donut Day was in Chicago in 1938 to honor the Donut Lassies.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Krispy Kreme, Inc. (previously Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.) is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain. Krispy Kreme was founded by Vernon Rudolph (1915–1973), who bought a y…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krispy_Kreme

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Claim 17: “Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken is celebrating with a sweet bonus for customers who spend $15 or more between June 5 and 7.”

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Multiple sources (AARP and other deal sites) confirm Bonchon's promotion for customers spending $15 or more between June 5 and 7.

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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago ... Take $5 off your order of 15+ this weekend! Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day right. Order using code GET5OFF at Bonchon.com or on the ...
https://www.facebook.com/BonchonChicken/posts/take-5-off-you…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 1, 2025 ... To kick off the celebration, Bonchon is offering a special online-only promotion from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. Customers ordering ...
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spice-national-fried-chicken-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bonchon is famous for crunchy Korean Fried Chicken. Our menu features unique recipes and a wide range of Korean comfort foods. Order today!
https://www.bonchon.com/

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Claim 18: “Gopuff shoppers can save 20% when they buy any two Crave Shoppe products, including treats like glazed doughnuts, red velvet glazed doughnut holes, cinnamon churro doughnut holes, and more.”

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Claim 19: “All doughnuts will be pink on the holiday.”

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Claim 20: “On June 5, get a free classic doughnut with the purchase of any beverage, while supplies last.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a Dunkin' promotion for a free doughnut with a beverage on June 5.

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