Friday, June 6, 2025, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts and some special donut deals.
Read on for some special offers from both national chains and local donut shops.
Also, check out this list of favorite donuts shops (with a map!) created by Charlotte on the Cheap readers!
We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.
National Donut Day Deals for 2025
Krispy Kreme
First, with National Doughnut Day landing on 6/6 (that’s a dozen!), all guests Friday, June 6, 2025, can receive a dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price in shop and via drive-thru at participating Krispy Kreme shops. Also on Friday, guests can receive any doughnut of choice for FREE – no purchase necessary.
After National Doughnut Day, the savings continue. Read about Krispy Kreme’s 14 Days of Glazed promotions.
Info via a Krispy Kreme press release.
7-Eleven
On June 6, 2025, 7-Eleven and Speedy Rewards members can get a classic glazed donut for just 50 cents at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations. More info in the press release.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Shipley Do-Nuts is celebrating National Donut Day with a whole month of freebie Fridays, kicking off on June 6, with a free glazed donut with any purchase while supplies last. Announced in this press release.
The fun continues with delicious deals each week:
- Friday, June 13: There’s only one Friday the 13th in 2025, and Shipley is making every dozen a baker’s dozen to celebrate lucky 13, or guests can opt for a free glazed donut with any purchase.
- Friday, June 20: Starting both summer and the weekend on the same Friday is a vibe! To celebrate, Shipley is offering a sweet freebie — a classic Shipley glazed with any purchase.
- Friday, June 27: Shipley rounds out its “National Donut Month” on the final Friday in June with a free fan-favorite glazed donut with any purchase.
- To get their free donuts, guests can simply visit their local Shipley shop or order online at shipleydonuts.com or through the loyalty app with code DonutMonth25.
The Salty
The Salty is dropping a one-day-only special available on Friday, June 6, 2025, at all locations. The Maple French Toast Donut is a 24-hour brioche donut stuffed with French toast cream (yes, made from their own brioche donuts), dipped in maple glaze, topped with maple brioche crunch and a mascarpone whip quenelle, finished with a maple drizzle.
Beyond the donut, rewards members will get perks including: 25% off merch and free delivery on app + web orders. There will also be a $250 social media giveaway running all week to build the excitement.
The Salty is at 1515 S Tryon Street, Suite 105, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Duck Donuts
On June 6, 2025, Duck Donuts is giving away a FREE Cinnamon Sugar Donut to all — in-shop only. You’ll find Duck Donuts at 810 Brayden Parkway, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Find more locations here.
Your Mom’s Donuts
Your Mom’s Donuts will be giving away free donut holes with each purchase, while supplies last.
Locations:
- 4205 Park Road, Charlotte, NC
- 11025 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC
Reigning Doughnuts
Reigning Doughnuts is offering half-off dozen boxes of doughnuts from June 6 to 8, 2025, when you use the special code phrase, “Make it Reign!” at checkout.
Reigning Doughnuts serves hot, made-to-order doughnuts through a walk-up window at 3120 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC. (The window is actually on 35th Street.)
OMG Donuts
OMG Donuts is offering a free select donut to the first 100 guests at each location.
Concord OMG Donuts: 10005 Weddington Road Ext, Concord, NC
Charlotte OMG Donuts: 6209 Old Post Road, Suite #107, Charlotte, NC
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ is celebrating all week with extra points (with purchase) for Rewards members. Then, on Friday, June 6, 2025, get a free classic donut with the purchase of a beverage. The fine print: Offer valid for one free classic donut with each drink purchase made during the promo period at participating Dunkin’ stores. Classic donut must be added to order when ordering in-store or in the mobile app. Excludes fancies and specialty donuts. Offer not available on delivery platforms. No cash refunds. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or coupon. While supplies last. Participation may vary.
Paris Baguette
On June 6, 2025, PB Rewards members get a free sugar mochi or small twisted donut with any purchase. 9826 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC. Info in press release.
Suarez Bakery
Check back soon to see if Suarez Bakery has any deals. Locations:
- Park Road Shopping Center: 4245 Park Road, Charlotte, NC
- Optimist Hall: 1115 Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC
Milkbread
Check back soon to see if Milkbread is offering any deals.
Locations:
- 525 S Tryon Street #100, Charlotte, NC
- 1431 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- 624 Jetton Street, Davidson, NC
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning. Deals may not be available when you order from a 3rd party delivery service.
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