The next National Cheeseburger Day will take place on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. This food holiday highlights a bunch of food chains big and small that celebrate the cheeseburger with deals and discounts.
You can celebrate National Cheeseburger Day all day with cheap or free cheeseburger deals at Wendy's, McDonald's, Burger King, plus several other restaurants.
Here are all the deals we expect for National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, 2026, based on what we saw during the last event.
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Offers, prices, savings, and local participation may vary.
National Cheeseburger Day is an annual 1-day holiday when restaurants offer cheap or free cheeseburgers.
On National Cheeseburger Day, you can typically find discounts up to 50% on cheeseburgers, or even freebies.
You'll find deals from these popular burger joints: McDonald's, Burger King, Applebee's, Smashburger, Wendy's, Farmer Boys, Wayback Burgers, Sonic Drive-In, and more.
National Cheeseburger Day happens every year on Sept. 18.
National Cheeseburger Day takes place on Sept. 18 every year, closing out the grilling season just after Labor Day. That means next year, National Cheeseburger Day will happen on Friday, Sept. 18. 2026.
Predicted National Cheeseburger Day Deals 2026
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Applebee’s : In 2026, watch for Applebee’s to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day 2025 with a Classic Cheeseburger (Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Classic Cheeseburger, or Classic Burger) and fries deal.
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Bad Daddy's Burger Bar : We anticipate Bad Daddy's Burger Bar will offer a deal on their Double Classic Smash Burger (and your choice of fries, sweet potato fries, tots, or homemade chips) for National Cheeseburger Day.
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Buffalo Wild Wings : Blazin' Rewards members can look forward to BOGO free burgers at Buffalo Wild Wings next year on Friday, Sept. 18.
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Buffalo's Cafe : Buffalo's Cafe will likely offer a FREE Pepsi with every cheeseburger order on National Cheeseburger Day 2026.
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Burger 21 : Next year, Patty Perks loyalty members can grab $4 Cheesys at Burger21 when they order in-app on National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18.
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BurgerFi: We predict BurgerFi will celebrate National Cheeseburger Day 2026 with a buy one get one for $1 deal on single cheeseburgers on Sept. 18 next year.
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Burger King: In 2026, watch for Burger King to offer Royal Perks members a FREE bacon cheeseburger with any purchase on National Cheeseburger Day.
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Carl's Jr. : Rewards members can anticipate a half-priced Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger (select from Single, Double, Triple, or Spicy) with the purchase of any large beverage on National Cheeseburger Day in 2026.
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Dairy Queen : Dairy Queen will likely offer DQ Rewards members a FREE Double Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger when you make an online or in-app purchase in 2026..
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Del Taco : We predict Del Yeah! Rewards members will have a chance to grab a BOGO deal on Del Taco Double Del Cheeseburgers when you order online or in-app on National Cheeseburger Day next year.
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Dog Haus: Next year, we predict Haus Rewards members will get a BOGO cheeseburger deal at Dog Haus on National Cheeseburger Day.
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DoorDash : Next year, DoorDash will likely offer a discount on a Shake Shack National Cheeseburger Day order.
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Farmer Boys: Very Important Farmer (VIF) loyalty members will likely get an exclusive discount on a Farmer Boys Big Cheeseburger on National Cheeseburger Day 2026.
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Huddle House : Next year, we anticipate Huddle House will offer rewards members a National Cheeseburger Day FREE Single Smashed Burger Deluxe.
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Hurricane Grill & Wings : Look for a FREE Pepsi when you purchase a cheeseburger at Hurricane Grill & Wings on National Cheeseburger Day in 2026.
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Jack in the Box : Rewards members can expect a deal on a Smashed Jack at Jack in the Box when they order in-app or in-store.
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Krystal: Next year, watch for Krystal to offer rewards members $1 Cheese Krystals when you use a promo code at checkout on National Cheeseburger Day (Sept. 18).
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Logan's Roadhouse : We predict rewards members will get a discount on the All American Cheeseburger at Logan's Roadhouse on National Cheeseburger Day, Sept. 18, 2026. nline, in-app, and dine-in.
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McDonald's : Look for a $0.50 Double Cheeseburger deal at McDonald's with an in-app exclusive offer for National Cheeseburger Day 2026.
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Mooyah : Mooyah will likely offer loyalty members a free cheeseburger with an in-app purchase of a burger on National Cheeseburger Day next year.
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Native Grill & Wings : On National Cheeseburger Day 2026, you can expect a bacon cheeseburger deal at Native Grill & Wings.
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Next Level Burger/Veggie Grill by Next Level : In 2026, watch for a BOGO deal on American ChzBurgers at Next Level Burger/Veggie Grill by Next Level on Sept. 18.
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Portillo's : Perks members will likely get an exclusive discount on a Portillo's cheeseburger or hamburger in celebration of National Cheeseburger Day next year.
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Ruby Tuesday: We predict Ruby Tuesday will have a National Cheeseburger Day deal on a Single American Smashed Burger with fries or tots, plus, an All-You-Can-Eat Garden Ba.
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Savvy Sliders: In 2026, look for BOGO Big Signature Sliders at Savvy Sliders.
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Smashburger : Next year, Smashburger will likely celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with any single burger (Classic, Bacon Stack Spicy Jalapeno, BBQ Bacon, or Truffle Mushroom).
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Sonic Drive-In : On National Cheeseburger Day 2026, we anticipate BOGO Double Cheeseburgers at Sonic with an in-app offer.
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Wayback Burgers : Watch for a discount on Classic Burgers at Wayback Burgers on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 (National Cheeseburger Day).
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Whataburger : In 2026, Whataburger will likely offer rewards members a free side of fries or onion rings when you order a Bacon & Cheese Whataburger on National Cheeseburger Day.
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White Castle : We predict White Castle BOGO Cheese Sliders in celebration of National Cheeseburger Day next year.
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