Whether you’re in the depths of some of the hottest temps ever or just have a sweet tooth, National Ice Cream Day can provide some relief. Not only do ice cream shops have National Ice Cream Day deals, but it’s a great time to stock up on ice cream deals at delivery services or find grocery sales.
Really, National Ice Cream Day is among the most well-played of food holidays. And it’s been around for 40 years!
Here are all the places we predict will offer freebies and deals on National Ice Cream Day 2025.
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Offers, prices, and local participation may vary.
National Ice Cream Day is an annual event where restaurants offer free and cheap ice cream.
National Ice Cream Day means many national restaurants and ice cream shops offer special deals and freebies. The holiday has been around since 1984, with an ever-growing number of restaurants participating.
The next National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20, 2025.
National Ice Cream Day always falls on the third Sunday in July — prime ice cream weather in the U.S. — and next year, that means it will take place on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
National Ice Cream Day Deals We Predict for July 20, 2025
Here are the deals we expect, based on what we saw in 2024.
7-Eleven: In celebration of National Ice Cream Day in 2025, we predict 7-Eleven will offer 7Rewards members select ice cream sandwiches for $1.
Baskin Robbins: Next year, look for Baskin Robbins to have an in-app dollar-off coupon for National Ice Cream Day.
Bruster's Real Ice Cream: Bruster's will likely offer Sweet Rewards members double points on their National Ice Cream Day purchases in 2025.
Burger King: Royal Perks members can look forward to a free soft serve with a purchase at Burger King on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 20.
Carvel: In 2025, celebrate National Ice Cream Day weekend with a discount on Carvel orders through Uber Eats and DoorDash (DashPass only).
Cold Stone Creamery: New My Cold Stone Creamery Rewards members will likely get a discount on a Cold Stone Creamery purchase when they sign up for Cold Stone Creamery texts. Current rewards members may find an offer in their account for a BOGO Like it Size Creation (with up to four mix-ins).
Crispy Cones: During July 2025, watch for 50% on all Crispy Cones pints when you order at TheCripsyCones.com. Plus, for National Ice Cream Day, look for $1 ice cream cups (one topping and one sauce) in store.
Dairy Queen: Dairy Queen will likely offer DQ Rewards members a free Dilly Bar with any $1 purchase on National Ice Cream Day, July 20, 2025.
Dippin Dots: We anticipate Dippin Dots will give away free mini cups of Dippin' Dots (during a 2-hour window) on National Ice Cream Day. You'll need to contact your local Dippin' Dot store to verify times for the giveaway on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Friendly's: Next July, Friendly’s will likely celebrate their 90th anniversary with $0.90 single scoops on National Ice Cream Day. Friendly's Fan Club members can also look forward to $2 Fribbles all month long.
Gopuff: Look for Gopuff to offer a free pint of Talenti Gelato with a purchase on National Ice Cream Day. You may find other weeklong ice cream deals like these next year:
2 for $11 select Talenti Smooth, Dr. Bombay, and Halo Top pints
2 for $10 select Ben & Jerry’s and Haagen-Dazs pints
2 for $8 select Blue Bell Pints and Unilever pints (Breyer's, Reese's, and more)
2 for $7 Dreyer's candy pints including KitKat, Oreo, and Nestle Tollhouse
$3 off Mymochi multipacks and $0.99 Mymochi single packs
$2 Off McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream pints — including the new, co-created McConnell’s x Gopuff PB&J Exclusive Pint
$2 Off Jeni's and Van Leeuwen pints
50% Off Outshine products
30% Off select Magnum, Bomb Pop, ICEE, and Yasso products as well as better-for-you products like Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy, Jolly Llama, and more. Plus, Gopuff FAM members will likely get a discount on ice cream products such as Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Halo Top, and more.
Graeter's: In 2025, watch for an exclusive KCL promo code that will get you a discount on online orders at Graeter’s Ice Cream.
Insomnia Cookies: We predict Insomnia Cookies will celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a free cup (two scoops) of any ice cream with any purchase (no minimum required). Plus, rewards members will likely have the chance to earn 2X points.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Watch for Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams to offer a discount on limited-time flavors while supplies last.
Marble Slab Creamery: On Sunday, National Ice Cream Day (July 20, 2025), Marble Slab Creamery will likely offer a free small cup of ice cream when you purchase a small or larger cup in store.
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day 2025 with a discount on all pints at McConnell's Fine Ice Creams with a promo code.
Salt & Straw: Next year, look for a free pint of ice cream at Portland-based Salt & Straw when you buy three pints for local delivery. Or get a free pint when you order five pints for shipping when you use a promo code.
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream: On Sunday July 20, 2025, everyone can look forward to a free size upgrade at Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream locations.
Talenti: Talenti will likely celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a free Case of the Mondaes kit (all fixings to make your own sundae) through DoorDash in select cities.
Wendy's: We predict on National Ice Cream Day (July 20), Wendy's will offer a free small Frosty with an in-app purchase.
Yogurtland: Watch for Yogurtland to give Real Rewards members double points for any online or in-app orders on National Ice Cream Day, July 20, 2025.
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