Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day (or just National Burger Day) is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. That’s not to say you can’t put cheese on your hamburger. This year it’s on Thursday, May 28, 2026, right after Memorial Day Weekend.
We’ve rounded up a few freebies and deals to help you celebrate! We’ll be adding more soon.Also, scroll down for our complete list of restaurant deals.
Shake Shack
All through the month of May Shake Shack is celebrating National Burger Month with a FREE burger with a $10 order. From May 19 to 24, 2026, the free burger is a Bacon Cheeseburger, and from May 25 to 31, it’s a ShackBurger.
The offer is only valid for purchases placed at a kiosk in-restaurant or for delivery or pick-up via the Shake Shack app or at shakeshack.com. Use promo code FREEBURGER at checkout. (Note: Promo code might need to be entered in ALL CAPS.) More details about Shake Shack’s deal.
Dairy Queen
From May 25 thru 31, 2026, Rewards members can get $1 off any Signature Stackburger.
Sign up for Rewards here. More info in the press release.
The signature burger series includes:
Backyard Bacon Ranch, Bacon Cheese Deluxe, FlameThrower, Cheese Deluxe, and Original Cheeseburger.
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
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