National Donut Day Marks 87th Year with Freebies and Record-Breaking Donut Consumption
1. **National Donut Day is always on the first Friday of June** - Mark your calendars for June 6, 2025, as this beloved food holiday celebrates its 87th year, honoring the "Donut Lassies" who served troops during World War I.
2. **Major chains are offering free donuts with no purchase necessary** - Krispy Kreme gives one free donut per customer (no purchase needed), Dunkin' gives a free donut with any beverage purchase, and dozens of local shops are joining the celebration with special deals.
3. **An estimated 10 billion donuts are consumed in the U.S. annually** - That's roughly 30 donuts per person, and National Donut Day sees the highest single-day sales spike, with bakeries reporting up to 400% sales increases compared to normal Fridays.
4. **The classic glazed donut remains America's favorite** - According to recent survey data, the glazed ring donut beats out chocolate frosted and jelly-filled by a landslide, accounting for nearly 40% of all donut sales on National Donut Day alone.
5. **Social media trends suggest a viral donut challenge is brewing** - Expect hashtags like #NationalDonutDay and #DonutChallenge to trend, with creative donut stacking, donut wall displays, and even donut-flavored cocktails dominating Instagram and TikTok feeds all day.