National Donut Day — or National Doughnut Day, as some spell it — is the first Friday in June. According to a press release from LaMars, the observance was started in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army in honor of the women who brought donuts to soldiers behind the front lines in World War I.
This year National Donut Day is on Friday, June 3, 2022. We already know about a couple national donut chains that are observing the delicious holiday by offering a FREE donut to customers.

Photo courtesy of Dunkin, which will have a FREE classic donut this year with the purchase of a beverage for National Donut Day.
Another way to celebrate is to visit one of Wichita’s favorite local sweet shops!
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Free and Cheap Donuts for National Donut Day 2022
All of the offers are valid at participating locations, while supplies last. No purchase necessary, unless noted. Here’s a round-up of the this year’s National Donut Day deals:
Free Donut at LaMar’s
Visit LaMar’s Donuts and they’ll give you a FREE donut. While you’re at it, ask them about how you can help their efforts to support the Salvation Army this year. You can also enter their sweepstakes to win donuts for a year!
Free Dunkin Donut on National Donut Day

New for summer – Dunkin’ Lemonade Refreshers and new Berry Powdered Donuts and MUNCHKINS donut hole treats
This year for National Donut Day, Dunkin’ will once again mark National Donut Day in the best way possible, with a free donut offer. On Friday, June 3, enjoy a free classic donut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage. Valid at participating locations while supplies last.
Sugar Shak Daylight Donuts

Photo: Carolyn Erickson
This sweet local shop on North Tyler Road in west Wichita will have a FREE GLAZED DONUT on National Donut Day. Check their Facebook page to see more info about the deal. Sugar Shak Daylight Donuts is located at 2121 N Tyler Rd #113, Wichita, Kansas 67212 and they’re only open from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is one of the favorite donut shops in town and the people who run it are so nice. Info
Krispy Kreme National Doughnut Day
To celebrate National Doughnut Day this year, Krispy Kreme fans can enjoy any doughnut of their choice FREE on June 3 at participating locations — no purchase necessary. Plus, true Krispy Kreme fans show their pride with a Krispy Kreme hat for 50% off on National Doughnut Day.
Pro tip: You can also get a free Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut whenever their Hot-n-Ready light is on.
Hurts Donut
For every donut you purchase at Hurts on National Donut Day this year, you’ll receive a raffle ticket for the big prize of FREE donuts for a year. Info

Photo: Carolyn Erickson
Support a Local Doughnut Shop!
This is a great year to celebrate National Doughnut Day by supporting a local shop with your donut dollars, whether or not they’re offering any discounts. You could celebrate by buying a dozen and bringing them to work. (Especially if you’re still working from home.)
Any excuse for buying a donut is a good one, right?

Photo courtesy of Milkfloat
Here are some Wichita bakeries or doughnut shops we know and love. Do you have a favorite? Have we missed any?
- The Donut Whole
- Hurts Donuts
- Derby Donut
- Paradise Donuts
- Daylight Donuts
- Milkfloat
Did I miss one? Please let me know!
However you spell it, National Donut/Doughnut Day seems like a good reason to give away free donuts, or at least eat one! You won’t hear any argument from me. 😉
But yikes. These National Donut Day deals make me want to to make a day of it and stop at every single donut shop. That reminds me… we have a roundup of FREE Fitness Classes in Wichita. 🙂 LOL!
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Previous Donut Day Deals:
Donut Whole National Donut Day Deal

Photo courtesy of The Donut Whole
On June 4, 2021 The Donut Whole will recognize National Donuut Day by offering a free OG Buttermilk donut with the purchase of a brewed drink while supplies last – so get there quick! While the store is open from 7 am – 3 pm, this deal is probably not going to last to the end of the day. 🙂
Derby Donut
On June 4, 2021 Derby Donut is giving away one free glazed donut with any purchase. How sweet! They’re also doing a giveaway on their Facebook page here. Derby Donut is located at 1710 E Madison Ave Ste 300, Derby, KS. They are open from 4 am to 1 pm.
Various Locations
Wichita, KS
Donut Palace
1235 N Broadway
Wichita KS 67214
Has wonderful donuts, not sure if they have any specials though.
Thank you for recommending it!
I’m having trouble finding the LaMar’s coupon to print. Help please. Thank you!
Hi Carol. It looks like they changed the link on me. 🙂 I’m sorry – this is the right one for this year: http://www.lamars.com/salvationarmy/
When you get to that page on the LaMars website, scroll down until you see the line “Click here to get your Golden Ticket for a free donut.” (Or words to that effect.
That will let you print the coupon or show it on your phone on June 1 for a free donut.