National Hot Dog Day: Where to Get Free and Cheap Hot Dogs on July 16, 2025

Next year, National Hot Dog Day deals (including free and discounted hot dogs) will happen on July 16, 2025. So sit back and relax as we tell you all the different ways you can get freebies this food holiday. And for anyone on the fence about it, a hot dog is not a sandwich. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says so.

Here are all the National Hot Dog Day deals to watch for next year. We’ve also got some great ways you can save on meat. For more smart shopping tips and savings hacks, text HACKS to 57299.

National Hot Dog Day is a yearly, day-long event full of free and cheap hot dogs.

On National Hot Dog Day, lots of restaurants celebrate hot dogs by offering special deals and promotions — making hot dogs cheap or even free. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council started Hot Dog Day for a Capitol Hill hot dog lunch in 1991, and it has been happening every July since. 

The next National Hot Dog Day will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

You can count on it — the third Wednesday of July every year is National Hot Dog Day. So that means next year, National Hot Dog Day will happen on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. 

National Hot Dog Day Deals 2025 (predicted)

7-Eleven

Next year, we predict 7-Eleven and Speedy will offer rewards members a discount on their Big Bite hot dog to celebrate National Hot Dog Day.

Dat Dog

Dat Dog in Louisiana will likely have their signature Basic Beefy Dogs at a special price all month long (July 2025) in celebration of National Hot Dog Month.

Dave's Hot Dogs

Look for New Jersey-based Dave's Hot Dogs to have a couple of deals on their hot dogs like these:

• $2 Sabrett Dogs (DWD, grilled or deep-fried), $0.50 per topping

• $4 grilled jumbo boardwalk style dogs

Dog Haus

Dog Haus will likely offer rewards members a BOGO Naughty Dog with an in-app offer before National Hot Dog Day. Then, on July 16, Dog Haus will have a FREE Haus Dog for rewards members through the Haus Rewards app.

EG America

Next year, watch for EG America to celebrate National Hot Dog Day (July 16) all week long at EG America convenience stores (Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf ‘N Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill).

Ikea

In 2025, we predict Ikea will have their hot dog or veggie dog for under $1 at Ikea restaurants on National Hot Dog Day, July 16.

Love's

We anticipate Love's will give Love's Connect app users a FREE hot dog or roller grill item with an in-app offer on National Hot Dog Day, Wednesday, Juy 16, 2025.

Nathan’s Famous

Next year, on National Hot Dog Day, look for Nathans Famous to have their hot dogs for $0.05 (the original price back in 1916 when Nathan's opened) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Philly Pretzel Factory

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day 2025 with a FREE Pretzel Dog in-app offer at Philly Pretzel Factory. Plus, they'll have discounted Pretzel Dogs all day.

Portillo's

For National Hot Dog Day 2025, watch for free delivery on in-app or online orders of $10+ at Portillo's.

Shake Shack

We predict Shake Shack will offer a FREE hot dog when you make a purchase online, in-app, or in-store kiosk and use a promo code during checkout.

Wienerschnitzel

On July 16, 2025, National Hot Dog Day, look for a deal like four Original Chili Dogs for $4 at Wienerschnitzel.