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National Hot Dog Day: Where To Expect Free Hot Dogs Next Year

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Next year, National Hot Dog Day deals (including free and discounted hot dogs) will take place on July 15, 2026. 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 we expect to see on July 15, 2026, based on what we saw during the last event..

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National Hot Dog Day is a yearly, daylong 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's been happening every July since. 

The next National Hot Dog Day will happen on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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 15, 2026. 

Predicted National Hot Dog Day Deals for 2026

  • 7-Eleven: Next year, 7Rewards and Speedy will likely celebrate National Hot Dog Day with discounted Big Bite hot dogs.

  • Circle K: Look for Circle K to have an in-app National Hot Dog Day deal on two roller grill hot dogs in 2026.

  • Dave's Hot Dogs: We predict New Jersey-based Dave's Hot Dogs will have a couple of deals on their hot dogs Sabrett Dogs (DWD, grilled or deep-fried) and their grilled jumbo boardwalk-style dogs for National Hot Dog Day 2026.

  • Dog Haus: In 2026, watch for Dog Haus to offer rewards members a FREE Haus Dog (no purchase necessary) on National Hot Dog Day through the Haus Rewards app. Then, they will likely offer an exclusive BOGO deal on Haus Dogs to rewards members through July 31.

  • EG America: Watch for EG America convenience stores (Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf ‘N Jug, Minit Mart, Quik Stop, Sprint, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill) to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in 2026 with a discount on two all-beef hot dogs.

  • Krystal: Celebrate National Hot Dog Day next year with a free Pup, Corn Pup, or Chili Cheese Pup at Krystal with an online purchase and promo code.

  • Love's: Look for Love's to offer Love's Connect app users a FREE hot dog or roller grill product each day from July 13 - 15 with an in-app offer.

  • Portillo's: We predict Portillo's will offer discounted hot dogs and vegetarian Garden Dogs when you make a purchase.

  • Philly Pretzel Factory: Celebrate National Hot Dog Day 2026 with an in-app deal on Pretzel Dogs at Philly Pretzel Factory.

  • Shake Shack: In 2026, watch for Shake Shack to offer a deal on two hot dogs when you order online, in-app, or in-store kiosk and use a promo code at checkout.

  • Sheetz: We anticipate Sheetz will give two free hot dogs (as an in-app offer) to guests who purchase 10 gallons or more of fuel in a single transaction.

  • Wienerschnitzel: On National Hot Dog Day (July 15, 2026), look for Wienerschnitzel to have four chili dogs for $4 in-store or drive thru.

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