National Fried Chicken Day Deals To Watch for Next July 6

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If hamburgers, ice cream, hot dogs, and french fries get their own day, then fried chicken is worthy of its own occasion. National Fried Chicken Day (not to be confused with National Chicken Wing Day) is celebrated annually on July 6.

Unfortunately, when or how the holiday originated is up for debate (KFC does appear to take credit for it on their website). While there’s no history lesson to share, there are deals. Plenty of fried chicken restaurants celebrate the food holiday by offering discounts and other savings.

Here are all the National Fried Chicken Day deals, discounts, and freebies we expect to see in 2026, based on what we saw during the last event.

There are plenty of other food deals that you can grab right now as well.

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Offers, prices, and local participation may vary.

National Fried Chicken Day is an annual event when restaurants have cheap and free chicken.

National Fried Chicken Day means restaurants celebrate fried chicken with special deals, such as discounts on chicken wings, free delivery, combo meal promotions, and freebies like chicken sandwiches or drinks with purchases.

Restaurants like Bonchon, Church’s Chicken, KFC, Popeyes, Royal Farms, and White Castle have participated in National Fried Chicken Day.

National Fried Chicken Day happens every year on July 6.

National Fried Chicken Day takes place every year on July 6, and in 2025, it takes place today, Sunday, July 6.

Predicted National Fried Chicken Day Deals 2026

Big Buns: The Northern Virginia chain, Big Buns, celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with a discount on their Fried Chicken Sammies, including their Fricken Good Fried Chicken and The Shirlington Hot when you use a promo code at checkout on July 6, 2026.
Bojangles: Next National Fried Chicken Day look for a FREE Bo's chicken sandwich with an in-app purchase at Bojangles.
Bonchon: In 2026, you can anticipate a National Fried Chicken Day discount at Bonchon.
Burger King: Royal Perks members will likely get a free Royal Crispy Chicken sandwich with a Burger King purchase on National Fried Chicken Day (July 6, 2026).
Church’s Texas Chicken: Watch for Church’s Texas Chicken to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day next year, by offering rewards members an exclusive deal like a FREE 2-piece Leg & Thigh with any purchase online, in app, or in-store with in-app QR code.
Cracker Barrel: Cracker Barrel will likely offer rewards members double Pegs when you dine-in or order takeout online or in-app July 6, 2026.
El Pollo Loco: Next year, we predict Loco Rewards members who buy a Chicken Meal or Family Chicken Meal on Monday, July 6 at El Pollo Loco will receive an offer for a FREE 2-piece Leg & Thigh meal with any purchase on their next visit.
Jack in the Box: On National Fried Chicken Day (July 6), Jack Pack Rewards members can look forward to a FREE Cluck Chicken Sandwich with an online or in-app order at Jack in the Box.
KFC: In 2026, we anticipate KFC will have a National Fried Chicken Day discount an 8-piece Chicken Meal, plus free delivery on any online orders.
Kroger: Look for Kroger to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with a discount on their Home Chef 8-piece fried chicken (will require a Kroger Plus card).
Krispy Krunchy: Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day 2026 with a discount on "Your Choice" Meal Deal at Krispy Krunchy on July 6. Each meal comes with Krispy Krunchy potato wedges and your choice of a Krispy Krunchy Cajun chicken sandwich, 3-piece chicken, 3-piece tenders, or 6-piece nuggets.
Mountain Mike's Pizza: Buy any pizza at Mountain Mike's Pizza on National Fried Chicken Day (July 6, 2026), and get a discount on six- or 12-count wings when you use a promo code online or in-app.
Pollo Campero: In 2026, Pollo Campero will likely give loyalty members a free fried chicken leg or thigh with any online, in-app, or in-store meal purchase on National Fried Chicken Day (July 6).
Popeyes: Next year, look for a 3-piece Signature Chicken meal deal at Popeyes. Plus, Popeyes Rewards members can anticipate a FREE 6-piece spicy bone-in wings with an online or in-app wings purchase.
Royal Farms: Watch for Royal Farms Chickenpalooza to return on July 1, 2026 with discounted 8-piece mix Chickenpalooza buckets and chicken subs.
Shake Shack: We predict in 2026, Shake Shack will offer a FREE Chicken Shack sandwich with any online, in-app, or in-store purchase every Sunday in July when you use a promo code at checkout.
Tender Greens: Next year on National Fried Chicken Day, look for Tender Greens to offer a free housemade drink when you order a fried chicken sandwich, plate or bowl with katsu.
White Castle: White Castle will likely offer all guests BOGO free Crispy Chicken Sliders when you use a coupon or promo code: CRISPY online or in-app. Craver Nation Rewards members can anticipate a discount on mobile orders from July 3 - 6, 2026.