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National Bagel Day is here, and that means we’re celebrating these ring-shaped bread rolls all day long with freebies and deep discounts. Whether you like your bagel smothered in cream cheese or with lox and capers, you’ll be able to savor them all on one of our favorite food holidays — National Bagel Day.
Not to be confused with National Donut Day on June 2, National Bagel Day is a celebration of its more savory cousin, and restaurants are offering deals to mark the occasion.
If you want to know the cheapest ways to get bagels, we know all the bagel coupons that you should be using on your next grocery run.
When is National Bagel Day?
National Bagel Day is celebrated every year on Jan. 15, and in 2023, it’s on Sunday, Jan. 15. Although bagels can be traced back to Polish-Jewish communities as early as 1610, it wasn’t until the 20th century when the bagel maker was popularized and became a staple in American grocery stores.
National Bagel Day used to be on Feb. 9, which is also National Pizza Day, but Thomas Bagels’ efforts got bagels their own day as of 2014.
Bruegger’s Bagels: Get a free bagel when you join the rewards program.
When you join the Bruegger’s Bagels Rewards program, you’ll get a coupon sent to your account for a free bagel and cream cheese spread worth up to $2.59. This deal is available on National Bagel Day — and every other day of the year.
Einstein Bros.: Join the rewards program to get a free bagel on National Bagel Day.
When you join the Einstein Bros. Rewards program, you’ll be sent a coupon for a free bagel and schmear with any purchase — a $4.58 value.
This deal isn’t exclusive to Jan. 15, but any new rewards member can enjoy this benefit for up to 14 days after signing up.
Manhattan Bagel: Get a bagel and Cream Cheese for only $0.99 on National Bagel Day.
If you live on the East Coast and have a Manhattan Bagel near you, you’ll be able to get a bagel and cream cheese (regularly $1.49) for only $0.99. This deal will only be available on National Bagel Day, and you won’t be able to order online for this deal.
Panera Bread: New MyPanera Rewards members get a free bagel when they sign up.
When you first join the MyPanera Rewards program, you’ll get a coupon for a free pastry, including a bagel (priced at $1.34), on your next visit. This reward can be redeemed on National Bagel Day if you aren’t a MyPanera rewards member already.
Still looking for more bagel deals from Panera? You can get a baker’s dozen (thirteen) bagels from Panera Bread for only $6.99 on Tuesdays. That’s $4 less than a dozen bagels (regularly $10.99) from Panera.
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Starbucks: Use your rewards points to get a free bagel on Jan. 15.
A bagel from Starbucks will cost you $2.45, but if you’re a member of the Starbucks Rewards program and have 50 “Stars” on your account, you can use your rewards account to get a free bagel — including on National Bagel Day.
Unfortunately, the Starbucks Rewards program changes are going to make your free bagel 100 Stars on Feb. 13, but you can still get your bagel for 50 Stars on Jan. 15.
