National Potato Day is the perfect day for spud lovers across the U.S. to celebrate their favorite root vegetable. Each year, National Potato Day falls on Aug. 19, right in line with other potato-related food holidays like National French Fry Day (second Friday in July), and National Potato Chip Day (March 14).
What can you expect for National Potato Day in 2026? Here are the freebies and discounts on potato menu items we hope are available next year, based on what we saw during the last event.
Offers, prices, and local participation may vary.
National Potato Day is an annual 1-day event with freebies and discounts on fries and more.
National Potato Day celebrates the many forms of the spud. You'll find freebies and discounts on fries, baked potatoes, and wedges from places like Burger King, KFC, and more.
The next National Potato Day will happen on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Every year National Potato Day takes place on Aug. 19. In 2026, that means National Potato Day will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Predicted National Potato Day Deals 2026
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Arby's : Next year, Arby's will likely celebrate National Potato Day with a month-long Potato Pass promotion for rewards members. The pass will get you a FREE medium fry (Curly or Crinkle fries, or a 3-piece Potato Cakes), every day through Aug. 31 with an online or in-app purchase.
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Burger King : On National Potato Day 2026, look for Burger King to offer Royal Perks members free any-size fries with a purchase.
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Chick-fil-A : We anticipate select Chick-fil-A locations will have National Potato Day freebies on Aug. 19, 2026.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit : Watch for BOGO Bakers (baked potatoes) at Dickey's Barbecue Pit on National Potato Day next year.
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Hot Potato Pie : If you're lucky enough to live near Carson City, NV in 2026, look for a FREE Classic Baked Potato with butter at Hot Potato Pie (from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.) on National Potato Day, no purchase necessary.
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Huey Magoo's : In 2026, we predict a FREE additional order of potato chips with the purchase of any Huey Magoo's meal on National Potato Day.
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KFC : Next year in celebration of National Potato Day, KFC will likely offer a deal on their Potato Wedges.
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Penn Station : Watch for Penn Station to offer a free small fry with any sub purchase when you use a promo code at checkout online or in-app on National Potato Day.
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TGI Fridays : Enjoy a discount on Loaded Skins or Loaded Tots with a purchase at TGI Fridays on National Potato Day, Aug. 19, 2026.
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