Today is National Doughnut Day. Here’s how to grab a free one

National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June, according to National Day Calendar and several chains are marking the occasion with free treats on June 5. Here’s a rundown of where to get a free doughnut and the history behind the sweet holiday.

Key takeaways for National Doughnut Day:

• Krispy Kreme is giving away one free doughnut of choice per person on Friday, June 5, at participating shops nationwide with no purchase required.
• The Krispy Kreme deal is limited to in-shop and drive-thru orders only, and excludes limited-time and seasonal treats along with Original Glazed cinnamon rolls.
• Voodoo Doughnut Fan Club members can claim a free doughnut of their choice on Friday at participating shops.
• The Salvation Army created National Doughnut Day in 1938 to honor the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.
• The history of the modern doughnut can be traced back to Dutch immigrants in New York, according to Brittanica.com, which also referenced the launch of the commercial doughnut industry was courtesy of a doughnut-making machine at the 1933-34 World’s Fair.
• California has 41 Krispy Kreme locations, with the chain noting the holiday is “one of our most joyful traditions” in a statement from its chief brand and product officer.

Where are Krispy Kreme locations in California?

There are a total of 41 Krispy Kreme doughnut shops in California, according to the company’s website.

Krispy Kreme locations in Sacramento include:

Sacramento

• 5900 Florin Road

Roseville

• 10317 Fairway Drive

This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Today is National Doughnut Day. Here’s how to grab a free one."

Allison Gibson

The Sacramento Bee

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Allison Gibson is the service journalism and consumer editor for The Sacramento Bee. She joined The Bee in 2026 after spending four years at a newspaper in Santa Rosa. She has spent most of her career in TV newsrooms across the country, including a 24-hour local cable news channel and an NBC affiliate in Iowa. She grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Ohio University.