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National Donut Day: Free Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ Treats

6/5/2026

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US Celebrates Donuts

The United States celebrates National Donut Day on Friday, June 5, 2026 with free-donut promotions.
Krispy Kreme gives customers one free doughnut with no purchase required.
Dunkin’ offers a free doughnut with any beverage purchase, its 16th year of the promotion.
The Salvation Army will give doughnuts to veterans, host a World Donut Eating Championship in Washington, DC, and serve doughnuts in Stow (9-11 a.m.) and downtown Akron (noon-1 p.m.) on June 5.

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Donut Chains Promo

Dunkin' launched a free-donut giveaway and a limited-edition Stoney Clover Lane merchandise drop online at 10 a.m. ET on June 5 2026.
Krispy Kreme offered a $2 Original Glazed dozen with any regular-priced dozen using promo code BOGO2 for online pickup.
7-Eleven and Speedway sold classic glazed donuts for 50 cents to loyalty members all day.
Glaze Donuts promoted high-end Italian rainbow creations instead of freebies, reflecting a premium-product strategy.

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Dunkin’ Launches Collection

Dunkin’ ® announced the Stoney Clover Lane x Dunkin’ collection will launch online and in select stores on June 5 at 10 a.m. ET, featuring an iced-coffee crossbody bag priced at $98.
Dunkin’ ® said it has served more than two billion donuts since its first shop opened in 1950.
Chief marketing officer Jill Nelson called National Donut Day a favorite tradition and said the brand is making it sweeter for guests.

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US Celebrates Donuts

The United States celebrates National Donut Day on Friday, June 5, 2026 with free-donut promotions.
Krispy Kreme gives customers one free doughnut with no purchase required.
Dunkin’ offers a free doughnut with any beverage purchase, its 16th year of the promotion.
The Salvation Army will give doughnuts to veterans, host a World Donut Eating Championship in Washington, DC, and serve doughnuts in Stow (9-11 a.m.) and downtown Akron (noon-1 p.m.) on June 5.

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