National Ice Cream Day: Where to Find Deals and Freebies Next Year

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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 more than 40 years.

What can you expect for National Ice Cream day in 2027? Here are all the places we predict will have ice cream freebies and deals on July 18 next year based on what we saw during the last event.

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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.

National Ice Cream Day is today, Sunday, July 18, 2027.

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'll take place on Sunday, July 18, 2027.

Predicted National Ice Cream Day Deals for 2027

16 Handles: In 2027, rewards members can anticipate a free cup from 16 Handles when you order in app on National Ice Cream Day.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Watch for Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar to serve discounted hand-spun milkshakes to dine-in guests on National Ice Cream Day next year.
Baskin-Robbins: For National Ice Cream Day 2027, Baskin-Robbins Rewards members will likely receive an exclusive discount and BOGO single-scoop offer.
Birdcall: We predict Birdcall will give guests a free mini shake with an entree purchase during National Ice Cream Day weekend.
Carvel: Fudgie Fanatics will likely have the chance to score free ice cream from Carvel as part of a National Ice Cream Day promotion.
Chuck E. Cheese: Next year, Fun Pass holders can expect a free serving of Dippin’ Dots from Chuck E. Cheese during the 2027 National Ice Cream Day celebration.
Cold Stone Creamery: In 2027, watch for Cold Stone Creamery to host social media giveaways for National Ice Cream Day.
Dairy Queen: We anticipate DQ Rewards members will get a free frozen treat from Dairy Queen with an in-app purchase for National Ice Cream Day next year.
DashMart: Next year, National Ice Cream Day shoppers will likely find a discount on select frozen treats through DashMart.
Del Taco: Expect Del Yeah! Rewards members to receive a BOGO free shake deal from Del Taco during National Ice Cream Day weekend in 2027.
Dippin’ Dots: On National Ice Cream Day, Dippin’ Dots will likely give away free mini cups during select two-hour windows.
DoorDash: Next year, DoorDash DashPass members can anticipate savings on ice cream and frozen desserts from participating restaurants for National Ice Cream Day.
Friendly’s: We predict Friendly’s will celebrate National Ice Cream Day and their birthday with a free ice cream cone for all guests.
Gopuff: Look for Gopuff to offer a pint deal during National Ice Cream Day week next July.
Graeter’s: In 2027, Sweet Rewards members will likely receive a discounted single-scoop cone, along with an online deal from Graeter’s for National Ice Cream Day.
Haagen-Dazs: For National Ice Cream Day next year we predict a BOGO free sundae or scoop offer for Haagen-Dazs Rewards members.
Handel’s Ice Cream: Watch for the first guests at participating Handel’s Ice Cream shops to receive a free limited-edition item with an ice cream purchase on National Ice Cream Day (July 18, 2027).
Insomnia Cookies: We anticipate Insomnia Cookies will give guests a free cup of ice cream with a minimum purchase during National Ice Cream Day weekend next year.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: For National Ice Cream Day, expect Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to add a free sauce or topping to eligible scoop orders.
Kilwins: Watch for Kilwins to host a National Ice Cream Day social media giveaway with free ice cream for a year as the prize.
Krystal: Rewards members can look forward to a BOGO shake offer from Krystal in the app for National Ice Cream Day 2027.
Lactaid: For National Ice Cream Day next year, expect Lactaid to offer a deal on dairy-free ice cream, and hold an Instagram sweepstakes with a chance to win a year’s supply of lactose-free ice cream.
Loblolly Creamery: During the National Ice Cream Day celebration in 2027, Loblolly Creamery will likely offer a free commemorative item with a sundae, shake, or freeze purchase.
Marble Slab Creamery: Loyalty members can anticipate free ice cream from Marble Slab Creamery with no purchase required for National Ice Cream Day.
Petco: For National Ice Cream Day on July 18, 2027, expect rewards members to score a free dog-friendly ice cream cup from Petco.
Shake Shack: Next year, look for Shake Shack to have a discount on their custard for National Ice Cream Day.
Sky Zone: In 2027, participating Sky Zone parks will likely hand out free Mini Melts on National Ice Cream Day.
Stop & Shop: We predict GO Rewards members will receive an exclusive free tub of store-brand ice cream offer from Stop & Shop during National Ice Cream Day week.
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream: Look for Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream to pair their anniversary with a BOGO National Ice Cream Day offer on July 18, 2027.
sweetFrog: Rewards members will likely earn bonus points from sweetFrog for National Ice Cream Day next year.
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace: In 2027, National Ice Cream Day guests can expect discounted gelato scoops from Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace.
Wendy’s: Next year, watch for Wendy’s to offer rewards members a discounted small Frosty for National Ice Cream Day.
Yogurtland: We predict Real Rewards members will earn double points at Yogurtland when you order in store, online, or in app on National Ice Cream Day in 2027.