The countdown for one of the sweetest holidays of the year is on with National Donut Day set for next Friday.
Bakeries and donut shops around the country will get in on the celebration that’s nearly a century old.
But the seemingly-fun holiday has a slightly more complicated history.
Here’s a look at Donut Day and what to expect next Friday.
What is official Donut Day?
It depends who you ask, but luckily for donut lovers they might have an excuse to indulge twice a year.
The first Friday of June is generally the most commonly accepted Donut Day, dating back to a 1938 tradition started in Chicago to honor the Salvation Army “Lassies.” This group of women were known to hand out coffee and donuts to the soldiers in the trenches during World War I.
The second Donut Day falls five months later on Nov. 5 and is speculated to have similar 1930s military roots. It’s believed that a retail outlet chose the day for its close proximity to Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11.
When is the next Donut Day?
Donut Day is just around the corner on Friday, June 2.
Is Krispy Kreme celebrating National Donut Day?
Krispy Kreme is yet to announce plans for this year’s Donut Day, but based on last year’s festivities the expectations are high.
In 2022, Krispy Kreme offered a free donut of any type (no purchase necessary) as well as a $1 dozen of their signature glazed donut with the purchase of any other dozen. They also brought back a number of promotions and discounts that carried through the summer.
Does Dunkin’ Donuts do anything for National Donut Day?
Last year, Dunkin’ marked the day by offering a free donut with every drink purchase.
