National Mac & Cheese Day is observed every year on July 14. It shares the spotlight with lots of other midsummer food holidays like National French Fry Day.
Each July, you'll find restaurants that celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day with cheesy (and cheap) deals on everyone's favorite comfort food: macaroni and cheese.
What can you expect for National Mac & Cheese Day in 2026? Here are all the deals to look for based on deals from 2025.
Offers, prices, and local participation may vary.
National Mac & Cheese Day is an annual 1-day celebration of Mac & Cheese.
Every year, National Mac & Cheese Day occurs on July 14. We typically see a handful of places like Noodles & Company, Panera Bread, and more offer a free side of Mac & Cheese with a purchase.
The next National Mac & Cheese Day will take place on July 14, 2026.
National Mac & Cheese Day takes place every July 14. In 2026, the food holiday will fall on Tuesday, July 14.
Predicted National Mac & Cheese Day Deals 2026
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Angry Chickz : In 2026, look for Angry Chickz to celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day with a FREE Mac & Cheese side with the purchase of any Classic Combo or Bowl.
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California Pizza Kitchen : Next year, California Pizza Kitchen will likely offer a free Baked Mac & Cheese when you make a purchase of $20 or more through the end of July and use a promo code at checkout online or in-app.
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Chick-fil-A : Watch for select Chick-fil-A locations to offer a National Mac & Cheese deal like a FREE Mac & Cheese to rewards members when you place an in-app order.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit : In 2026, look for Dickey's Barbecue Pit to give Big Yellow Cup members a free Mac & Cheese on July 14.
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Newk's Eatery : We predict Newk's Eatery will have a free Mac & Cheese entree when you purchase $15 or more on National Mac & Cheese Day 2026.
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Noodles & Company : Noodles & Company will likely offer an exclusive National Mac & Cheese day deal to rewards members on July 14.
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Panera Bread : MyPanera Rewards members can look forward to a discount on a Mac & Cheese entree next National Mac & Cheese Day at Panera Bread.
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Schlotzsky's : We anticipate Schlotzsky's will offer rewards members a free small Mac & Cheese with a purchase from their BBQ menu on National Mac & Cheese Day 2026.
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