National Sandwich Day might not be as popular as Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it's definitely worth noting. That's because on this food holiday, your favorite sandwich shops celebrate with free and cheap sandwich deals.
In 2026, you can expect to find the usual sandwich suspects to participate in National Sandwich Day — places like Subway, Jimmy John’s, and McAlister’s. That means discounts, freebies, and special promotions. If you love sandwiches, this is your equivalent of a Black Friday sale.
While you wait for the next National Sandwich Day to return, here's what you can expect in 2026 based on what we saw during the last event.
Offers, prices, savings, and local participation may vary.
National Sandwich Day is a day when restaurants offer free and cheap sandwiches.
On National Sandwich Day, popular sandwich restaurants mark the occasion with freebies, deals, and specials on sandwiches all day long. National chains such as Subway, Jimmy John’s, Schlotzsky’s Deli, McAlister’s Deli, and Potbelly have participated in the past — most of which offer buy one get one free deals or free sandwich delivery.
National Sandwich Day happens every year on Nov. 3.
National Sandwich Day takes place every Nov. 3, the birthday of John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, who reportedly invented the sandwich in 1762. In 2026, National Sandwich Day takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Predicted National Sandwich Day Deals 2026
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Capriotti’s : Look for Capriotti’s to celebrate National Sandwich Day by offering a free side of gravy with each sub purchase.
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Dog Haus : Rewards members will likely have the chance to earn double points at Dog Haus on National Sandwich Day 2026.
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Jersey Mike’s : In 2026, watch for Jersey Mike’s to offer $0 delivery when you order online or in-app on National Sandwich Day.
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Jimmy John’s : Jimmy John’s will likely celebrate National Sandwich Day with 50% off a Picklewich when you purchase a Toasted Sandwich.
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McAlister's Deli : Next National Sandwich Day, we anticipate McAlister's Deli will offer rewards members BOGO 50% off sandwiches.
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Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop : Rewards members will have a BOGO deal on whole sandwiches at Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop on National Sandwich Day, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Penn Station East Coast Subs : Look for Penn Station East Coast Subs to have discounted small subs on Nov. 3.
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Popeyes : Popeyes will likely celebrate National Sandwich Day 2026 by rewarding members a free chicken sandwich with an online or in-app purchase.
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Portillo's : Perks members can anticipate an exclusive offer for a FREE Portillo's regular sandwich when you make a online or in-app purchase of $1 or more next National Sandwich Day.
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Potbelly : Next year, we predict Potbelly will offer a BOGO free deal on sandwiches when you use a promo code at checkout online, in-app, or in-store.
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Schlotzsky’s : Schlotzsky’s will likely offer rewards members a discounted medium sandwich online or in-store.
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Subway : Next year, look for Subway to offer a BOGO deal on footlong subs on National Sandwich Day 2026.
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