Friday, June 5, 2026, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts!
Read on for special offers from both national chains and local donut shops!
We have a big day-by-day list of restaurant deals in the Triangle, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.
National Donut Day Deals for 2026
Dunkin’
Ahead of the big day, Dunkin’ is kicking off the week with a limited-time Dunkin’ tote bag giveaway – available with the purchase of a half dozen donuts or more on Monday, June 1, 2026, at participating Dunkin’ locations, while supplies last. Then on National Donut Day, June 5, 2026, guests can enjoy a free donut with any beverage purchase for the 16th year in a row. Announced in press release.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut of their choice on June 5, 2026. No purchase necessary. (And this time it doesn’t have to be Original Glazed — it can be any variety.) In-shop and drive-thru only.
In addition, if you buy a dozen doughnuts you can get a dozen Original Glazed for $2. In-shop and drive-thru only.
See the details in the press release.
7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes
On June 5, 2026, 7-Eleven and Speedy Rewards members can get a classic glazed donut for just 50 cents at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations. Also, through June 23, loyalty members can buy a 7-Select Mini Donut pack for $1. More info in the press release.
Duck Donuts
At Duck Donuts, everyone gets a FREE classic donut — in-shop only — on June 5, 2026. No purchase required.
Other deals that day include:
- Get 6 for $6 classic half-dozen
- Get 6 for $8 party half-dozen
- Get a FREE rubber duck with the purchase of any dozen
The deal was announced on Instagram.
There are several Duck Donut locations in the Triangle. Find your closest location.
Daylight Donuts
Daylight Donuts Raleigh, 7550-101 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC, is offering one dozen donuts for $10 plus tax. Limit one per customer traction and visit.
Burney’s Sweets & More of Raleigh
On June 5, 2026, Burney’s Sweets & More of Raleigh, 4500 Falls of Neuse Road, Ste. 100, Raleigh, is giving each customer one FREE plain glazed donut or croissant, while supplies last! No purchase required. They’re also running a deal where you can get a dozen plain glazed for $9.99. Announced on Facebook. This announcement is for the Raleigh location only, but do check with other locations of Burney’s as others are likely to have their own deals.
Early Bird Donuts
Check back soon to see if Early Bird Donuts, at 2816 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina, is offering a special deal on National Donut Day.
Sheetz
To celebrate National Donut Day, Sheetz will offer customers one free donut with any food or beverage purchase of $5 or more. This special offer will run from June 5-9.
This promotion, which applies to any flavored donut in the bakery case, is valid at all of Sheetz’s 830+ locations and can be redeemed by adding it under the OFFERZ tab on the Sheetz app. The offer is valid while the donuts are available and is limited to one per customer.
Paris Baguette
On June 5, 2026, at Paris Baguette, PB Rewards members receive a Sugar Mochi or Small Twisted Donut with any purchase.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at few of them here:
Various locations
