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 2025 based on what we saw in 2024.
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Offers, prices, and local participation may vary.
National Fried Chicken Day is an annual event when restaurants have free and cheap 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 bb.q Chicken, Bonchon, Buffalo Wild Wings, Church’s Chicken, KFC, Popeyes, Royal Farms, and Taco John’s 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 on a Sunday.
National Fried Chicken Day Deals we expect to see in 2025
This is based on what we saw in 2024.
Angry Chickz
We anticipate Angry Chickz will celebrate National Fried Chicken Day in 2025 with discounted signature spicy chicken sliders (from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.).
Big Buns
The Northern Virginia chain, Big Buns, will likely offer a discount on chicken sandwiches, including their Fricken Good Fried Chicken and the BYOC, on July 6.
Birdcall
On National Fried Chicken Day (July 6, 2025), watch for a $1 Original Chicken sandwich at Southwest-based Birdcall locations when you use a promo code.
Burger King
Royal Perks members can anticipate a free Royal Crispy Chicken sandwich with any $1 Burger King purchase next year.
BurgerFi
For National Fried Chicken Day 2025, we predict BurgerFi will offer a BOGO FREE deal on their Original Fried Chicken Sandwich or Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.
Cracker Barrel
Next year, Cracker Barrel Rewards members will likely have the chance to earn Double Pegs on catering orders for pickup between July 4-7. Plus, Cracker Barrel will offer rewards members a free Barrel Bite Bonus Reward on National Fried Chicken Day (July 6) when you place a pickup order for any chicken item in-store, online, or through the Cracker Barrel app.
Church’s Texas Chicken
Watch for Church’s Texas Chicken to have $0 delivery when you spend $25 or more online or in app.
Grace Meat + Three
On July 6, 2025, we predict Missouri-based Grace Meat + Three will have discounted Half-Birds and Half-Bird & Waffles from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jack in the Box
Jack Pack members will likely get a FREE chicken sandwich with a $1+ Jack in the Box online or in-app purchase on National Fried Chicken Day. Rewards members will also get a discount on a 12-piece chicken wings.
Jollibee
Next year, watch for Jollibee to offer a free 2-piece Chickenjoy when you purchase a 10-piece Chickenjoy Bucket and use a promo code (for online and in-app orders).
KFC
In 2025, KFC will likely celebrate National Fried Chicken Day all week with several KFC offers. Look for deals such as:
50% off a 50 chicken nuggets bucket
50% off chicken sandwiches
40% off a 12-piece chicken bucket
Free delivery
FREE 10 pc chicken nuggets with a $10+ online or in the KFC app purchase
Free 2-piece meal (with mashed potatoes with gravy and biscuit), rewards member exclusive
Krispy Krunchy
Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day 2025 with a discounted "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, bone-in chicken, or Cajun tenders.
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
In 2025, O'Charley's will likely have their $50 "Ten"der tickets in store. These punch cards allow you to get a discounted order of O'Charley's Famous Chicken Tenders & Fries for dine-in, up to 10 times, before the end of Oct.
Pollo Campero
Watch for Pollo Campero to offer loyalty members a credit to use from July 5 - 7, 2025. You'll find the offer in your rewards account.
Popeyes
We predict Popeyes Rewards members will have a chance to score a FREE 6-piece boneless wings with an online or in-app purchase.
Rock & Brews Restaurant
Look for Rock & Brews to offer discounted Demon Chicken Sandwich & Fried Chicken Sandwich on National Fried Chicken Day, Sunday, July 6.
Royal Farms
Next year, we anticipate the Royal Farms Chickenpalooza will start July 2, 2025, with discounted three-piece chicken boxes, 8-piece mix Chickenpalooza buckets, and chicken rolls. Plus, they'll have a discounted 20-ounce Pepsi when you buy any 3-piece box.
Taco John's
Taco John's Bigger Bolder Rewards members can look forward to a FREE Fried Chicken Taco (Chipotle Lime or Jalapeno Ranch) at Taco John's with an in-app offer when you purchase on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Tender Greens
Next year, on National Fried Chicken Day, look for Tender Greens to offer a housemade drink when you order a fried chicken sandwich in-store.
Texas Born
Texas Born (TXB) stores will likely celebrate National Fried Chicken Day by giving guests a free chicken roll through the TBX app on July 6, 2025.