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National Hamburger Day and National Cheeseburger Day are beloved food holidays that celebrate our favorite meaty sandwiches. And better than that, lots of restaurants want to help you celebrate with discounts and freebies!
When is National Cheeseburger Day? National Cheeseburger Day is on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. When is National Hamburger Day? National Hamburger Day is on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
If you’re looking to mark this occasion with a burger in hand, we know all the best National Hamburger Day deals and National Cheeseburger Day deals.
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National Cheeseburger Day Deals
When is National Cheeseburger Day? It’s Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Here is every restaurant deal & freebie that you can get on National Cheeseburger Day:
7-Eleven: Rewards members get $2 Cheeseburgers.
7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can get a Cheeseburger (regularly $2.99) for $2 by ordering through the app on National Cheeseburger Day — a 33.1% discount. You can even get this deal for delivery through the 7NOW app.
Applebee’s: Burger bundle is $10.99 on National Cheeseburger Day.
On National Cheeseburger Day, you can get a Cheeseburger & fries (regularly $12.99) and a drink (regularly $1.49) for only $10.99. That’s a 24.1% discount. Just head to the National Cheeseburger Day tab on their online website to get access to this deal. Unfortunately, you can’t get this deal in person.
Here are even more Applebee’s deals you should know about.
Burger King: Free cheeseburger with a $1 purchase on National Cheeseburger Day.
Royal Perks Rewards Members can get a free Cheeseburger (regularly $1.99) when you spend at least $1 on the Burger King app.
Here’s every Burger King deal that can get you free Whoppers.
Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s: BOGO $1 Famous Stars and 2x Rewards Points on National Cheeseburger Day
Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s Rewards members can enjoy two different deals on National Cheeseburger Day. Members can get BOGO $1 Famous Stars (regularly $4.69) and double rewards points when they order through the app.
There are tons of Carl’s Jr. menu hacks that’ll get you freebies and rewards.
Dairy Queen: $1 off any Stackburger through the DQ app.
Ordering a Stackburger (regularly $5.29) on the Dairy Queen app will get you an automatic $1 discount on your burger. Unfortunately, this won’t work on Stackburger combos.
Want to get a Dairy Queen Blizzard to go with your purchase? We know how to get huge discounts on your Blizzards.
Jack in the Box: Jumbo Jack Cheeseburgers are $2 on National Cheeseburger Day
Jumbo Jack Cheeseburgers are usually $3.19 at Jack in the Box, but on National Cheeseburger Day, you can get them for $2 — a 37.3% discount. This deal will only be available through the Jack in the Box app.
Just one of the many ways you can save on Jack in the Box burgers.
McDonald’s: Get a free cheeseburger with a $1 purchase on Cheeseburger Day.
If you’re a McDonald’s Rewards member, you can get a free Cheeseburger (regularly $1.99), a Double Cheeseburger (regularly $3.49), or a McDouble (regularly $2.79) with a $1 purchase. That’s the price of a small drink.
We have all the McDonald’s specials & deals you should know about.
Miller’s Ale House: Get a 41.6% discount on a Cheeseburger from Sept. 18 to 24.
When you head to Miller’s Ale House and order a Cheeseburger (regularly $11.99) at Miller’s Ale House from Sept. 18 to 24, you’ll get a 41.6% discount on your burger — or $7 per burger. You must be a member of Miller’s Ale House Rewards Program by Sept. 17 to get the deal.
Shake Shack: Get free cheeseburgers from DoorDash with promo code.
When you order Shake Shack from DoorDash and use the promo code SHACK, you’ll get a free cheeseburger (regularly $5.29). This deal is only available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on National Cheeseburger Day (Sept. 18).
Smashburger: BOGO free burgers on National Cheeseburger Day with a promo code.
When you order a burger from Smashburger on National Cheeseburger Day and use the promo code BOGO22, you’ll get your second burger free.
The Habit Burger: BOGO 50% off Charburgers with cheese through their app.
If you order a Charburger with cheese (regularly $8.35) from The Habit Burger on National Cheeseburger Day, you’ll get the second one 50% off. You’ll have to register on the app before Sept. 15 in order to qualify for this deal.
Wayback Burgers: BOGO free Classic Burgers on National Cheeseburger Day.
When you order via the Wayback app on National Cheeseburger Day, you’ll get BOGO free Classic Burgers (regularly $7.23) at Wayback Burgers. This deal is only available on the app and can’t be redeemed in person.
Wendy’s: Free Dave’s Single with any purchase from Sept. 15 to 21.
When you order off the Wendy’s app from Sept. 15 – 21, you’ll get a coupon for a free Dave’s Single (regularly $5.49) with any purchase.
There are always more ways you can save at Wendy’s and get free Frosties.
National Hamburger Day Deals
When is National Hamburger Day? It’s Sunday, May 28, 2023. It’s a ways off, but if you’re hungry to know what you might expect, here’s what we saw in 2022:
Burger King National Hamburger Day Freebie
When you order with the Burger King app or website, you can get BOGO free Whoppers for a limited time. Just check the offers tab and add it to your cart on checkout. You won’t be able to redeem this deal in person, but we have so many Burger King deals and tips that’ll help you save on all your future Whoppers.
Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s National Hamburger Day Deal
Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s released their new app, and to celebrate its release, they’re giving away a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger (regularly $5.29), Famous Star (regularly $4.69), or Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich (regularly $6.09).
Dog Haus National Hamburger Day Deal
You can get any signature burger from Dog Haus for $5 (regularly $12.99) on National Hamburger Day — that’s a 61.5% discount. This deal can be used online or in person.
Friendly’s National Hamburger Day Freebie
If you’re a Friendly’s Sweet Rewards Club member, check your email inbox or Friendly’s app for a coupon for a free medium sundae (regularly $6.59) when you purchase a burger from May 28 – June 6.
Smashburger National Hamburger Day Deal
You’ll get a Double Classic Smash for $5 (regularly $6.29) at Smashburger on National Hamburger Day (May 28) — a 20.5% discount. This deal will automatically be applied in person.
If you want to use this deal online, use the code HAMBURGER when you check out to get your discount.
The Habit Burger Grill National Hamburger Day Freebie
If you download The Habit Burger Grill app before May 31, you’ll get a coupon for a free Charburger with Cheese (regularly $3.85) with the purchase of a drink (regularly $2.10).
Wayback Burger National Hamburger Day Deal
On National Hamburger Day (May 28), you’ll get BOGO free Classic Burgers (regularly $7.24) from Wayback Burger. Plus, you’ll get triple points on their rewards program.
You’ll get this deal through the app, website, and in person.
Wendy’s National Hamburger Day Freebie
If you make any purchase through the Wendy’s app, you’ll get a free Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger (regularly $1.99) coupon sent to your account. You’ll be able to get this reward from May 25 – June 5.
You can also get BOGO $1 Premium Burgers or chicken sandwiches when you purchase through the Wendy’s app through May 31. This discount will automatically be applied to your order.
We have even more ways to save at Wendy’s and get you cheaper Frosties.
