National Doughnut Day 2024. This friday, june 7, 2024, is national donut day. Read on for the list of offers including totally free donuts from multiple restaurants.

The day of the pastry was established in 1938 to honor the salvation army donut lassies, women who served the treats to soldiers during world war i. On national doughnut day, customers can get one free krispy kreme doughnut of any flavor — no purchase required, per a krispy kreme press release.