**CLAIM:** *Dunkin' Is Giving Away FREE Medium Iced Coffee to All Customers on Sunday, May 19 to Celebrate National Iced Coffee Day.*
CLAIM: Dunkin’ is giving away FREE medium iced coffee to all customers on Sunday, May 19 to celebrate National Iced Coffee Day.
STATUS: MISLEADING / PARTIALLY FALSE
The Facts: While May 19 has historically been a date associated with National Iced Coffee Day at Dunkin’, the chain has not issued any national announcement or official coupon for a free coffee on that specific date in 2024. Social media posts circulating the claim often repurpose old graphics from previous years (2021–2023) without updating the fine print.
What’s Actually Happening:
- Dunkin’ does celebrate the unofficial holiday, but deals in recent years have varied (e.g., $2 medium iced coffees, BOGO offers, or app-exclusive rewards).
- As of May 2024, Dunkin’s official promotional calendar shows no blanket free coffee offer on May 19.
- Some local franchises may run independent promotions, but there is no company-wide freebie.
Bottom Line: Do not show up expecting a free coffee without checking the Dunkin’ app. The viral post is a recycled anniversary rumor. If you want a deal, check the Dunkin’ Rewards offers in the app—but free? Likely a “no.”