Make like Homer Simpson and enjoy a free donut or two on Friday, June 4, 2021 in celebration of National Donut Day. This day celebrates the doughnut and honors the Salvation Army “Lassies”, the women that served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI.
We’ll add more free donut deals as we find them! Scroll down to see our list of deals for National Donut Day 2021 so far!
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is celebrating with 2 great deals! Get a FREE Krispy Kreme doughnut of your choice on June 4; no purchase necessary!
One doughnut per day, per customer. See details and locations here.
You can also get $1 Original Glazed Dozen with any dozen purchase on June 4. Limit 4 dozen. This offer is valid in participating shops only and cannot be redeemed online.
Duck Donuts
Duck Donuts is quacking up a FREE donut for National Donut Day. All guests who visit us in-store can enjoy a bare, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar donut on the house! They can redeem in-store, online, through the app, or for delivery.
You can find Duck Donuts in Dublin and Westerville/Polaris Parkway.
Become a rewards member! As a Duck Donuts Rewards member, guests can order ahead in the app and Skip the Line or scan the app in-store to pay. App users earn five points for every dollar spent that will unlock sweet rewards as the status levels increase, including free donuts and coffee. As a signup perk, customers receive a free donut after first purchase and on their birthday, in addition to other app exclusive offers throughout the year.
Dunkin’

photo: Dunkin
Celebrate National Donut Day at Dunkin’ on June 4 with a free donut with any beverage purchase.
Fans can have their donuts and wear them too with the launch of Dunkin’s #NationalDonutDay collection, featuring limited-edition customizable donut-themed fashions, dropping June 3 at shopdunkin.com. Also introducing new Dunkin’ Lemonade Refreshers and new Berry Powdered Donuts and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats.
Giant Eagle Bakery

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Giant Eagle Bakery tba for National Donut Day for 20201, but Fridays always are $6 Fridays – get a dozen donuts when you pick up or accept delivery on Fridays.
Looking for other donut fun?
Butler County Donut Trail
Take a trip on the Butler County Donut Trail, or see what they have going on for National Donut Day!
Bake Me Happy
Bake Me Happy always bakes up varieties of gluten-free donuts for National Donut Day, and I can promise they will be amazing. Ordering ahead is the best option on the weekends, because they sell out! (they are popular with non-gluten free people as well!)
Other National Donut Day Deals
With the so many donut shops popping up everywhere, check your local donut shop for more possible freebies or discounts.
Do you spell it “donuts” or “doughnuts”? I never really know which way to go with that…either way, they are pretty tasty.
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Columbus Donut Week
Columbus Donut Week: tba for 2021. Celebrate with a week-long city-wide celebration of the donuts of Columbus and the people who make them, in support Service Relief Kitchen. Check the website for specials, events, and more!
Schneiders Bakery
tba for 2021. See website.
Buckeye Donut
TBA for 2021. Free plain glazed with every purchase. All day on Friday, June 5. Website.
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