National Hamburger Day: Where to Get Free or Cheap Burgers This Year

National Hamburger Day is celebrated every May 28. That means in 2026, this food holiday falls on a Thursday, marking the start of grilling season, and food chains celebrate by offering deals and discounts.

So what can you expect for National Hamburger Day in 2026? Here are all the deals to watch for this year, based on the last event.

Offers, prices, savings, and local participation may vary.

Predicted National Hamburger Day Deals 2026

• Arby's: This year, Arby's will likely celebrate National Hamburger Day with a Better Than Burger BOGO Free sandwich deal.

• Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: In 2026, look for Bad Daddy's Burger Bar to offer a discount on their Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids.

• Bar Louie: Rewards members (it's free to join) can anticipate a Burger Pass offer at Bar Louie and enjoy a FREE burger on your next visit and discounted burgers every visit after that through the rest of the year.

• Buffalo Wild Wings: On National Hamburger Day 2026, Buffalo Wild Wings will have half off any burger (including the All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger, and more) when you order online for takeout or delivery and use a promo code at checkout.

• Buffalo's Cafe: Watch for Buffalo's Cafe to offer a National Hamburger Day deal on their Canyon Burgers and Tumbleweed Potato Chips on May 28, 2026.

• Burger King: This year, Burger King Royal Perks members will likely get a FREE hamburger with an online or in-app purchase of $1 or more on National Hamburger Day.

• Dairy Queen: In 2026, we predict Dairy Queen will offer rewards members a buy one Signature Stackburger, get a second for $0.99 deal. Options include Backyard Bacon Ranch, Bacon Cheese Deluxe, FlameThrower, Cheese Deluxe, and Original Cheeseburger.

• Epic Burger: Grab a burger deal at Epic Burger on National Hamburger Day.

• Farmer Boys: Farmer Boys will likely celebrate National Hamburger Day (May 28) by offering Very Important Farmer (VIF) Rewards members an exclusive discount on a Big Cheese when you order in-app.

• Friendly's: New Friendly’s Fan Club Rewards members can anticipate a FREE Founder’s Burger when they download the Friendly’s app and join the Fan Club.

• Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard: In 2026, look for a deal on the Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger at Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard on May 28.

• Habit Burger & Grill: Rewards members can look forward to BOGO Charburgers (with or without cheese) at Habit Burger & Grill.

• Hurricane Grill & Wings: We anticipate Hurricane Grill & Wings will celebrate National Hamburger Day 2026 with a steak burger and fries deal.

• Kroger: Watch for Kroger to offer a National Hamburger Day deal on a six-pack of Private Selection Beef Chuck Patties.

• Krystal: In 2026, Krystal will likely offer a $1 Krystal when you use a promo code at checkout online or in-app on National Hamburger Day (May 28).

• Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes: We predict BOGO burgers at Mooyah on National Hamburger Day in 2026.

• Native Grill & Wings: Celebrate National Hamburger Day this year with a discount on My Native Burgers at Native Grill & Wings.

• Perkins American Food Co.: Look for a burger, fries, and a slice of pie deal at Perkins American Food Co. for National Hamburger Day.

• Shake Shack: On National Hamburger Day 2026, look for a FREE ShackBurger at Shake Shack when you make a purchase and use a promo code online or in-app.

• Smashburger: We predict Smashburger will offer a National Hamburger Day deal on any single burger (including their Jalapeno BBQ Bacon Stack Smash) when you order in-store or online, and in-app when you use a promo code.

• Sonic: This year, celebrate National Hamburger Day with half-price Sonic cheeseburgers after 5 p.m.

• TGI Fridays: We anticipate a deal on a Big Queso Energy Burger with seasoned fries at TGI Fridays for National Hamburger Day 2026.

• The Greene Turtle: Celebrate National Hamburger Day (May 28) in 2026 with BOGO burgers at The Greene Turtle.

• Wahlburgers: Wahlburgers will likely offer 50% off Brothers' Choice Burgers (the Our Burger, BBQ Bacon, and O.F.D.) when you use a promo code at checkout online or in-app on National Hamburger Day in 2026.

• Wayback Burger: Look for Wayback Burger to have a special on their Classic Burgers on National Hamburger Day 2026.

• Wendy's: We predict Wendy's will offer rewards members a $0.01 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger this year on National Hamburger Day with any in-app purchase.

• White Castle: Watch for White Castle to offer a deal on sliders for National Hamburger Day in 2026.

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