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 2025? Here are this year's confirmed and predicted freebies and discounts on potato menu items. Don't worry, we'll continue to update our list as the deals drop.
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 is happening on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Every year National Potato Day takes place on Aug. 19. In 2025, that means National Potato Day will be on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
National Potato Day Deals 2025
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Arby's : This year, Arby's is celebrating 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 any online or in-app purchase of $5 or more.
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Burger King : On National Potato Day, Burger King Royal Perks members can get free any-size fries with a purchase of $3 or more.
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Hot Potato Pie : If you're lucky enough to live near Carson City, NY, you can grab 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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KFC : This year in celebration of National Potato Day, KFC is bringing back their Potato Wedges on Aug. 18 (after a 5-year hiatus).
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Chick-fil-A : Look for some Chick-fil-A locations to offer a free medium waffle fry with any order.
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