5 sweet facts that make National Donut Day even better this year
- The first National Donut Day was celebrated in 1938 by The Salvation Army in Chicago to honor the "Donut Lassies" who served fresh donuts to soldiers during World War I—a heartwarming start with a side of history.
- Krispy Kreme is giving away a free donut of your choice (no purchase required) on June 7, but limited to one per customer, so get there early before the lines wrap around the block.
- Dunkin' is joining the party with a free classic donut when you buy any beverage, plus a special "National Donut Day" themed iced coffee cup that’s already trending on social media.
- Donut sales are expected to spike by 40% nationwide on this day, with over 1.2 billion donuts consumed annually in the U.S., making it the unofficial carb-load holiday.
- Local bakeries are debuting wild flavors like maple-bacon sriracha and ube coconut, with many offering "donut flights" for $5—perfect for a taste-testing challenge that’s blowing up on TikTok.