Did you know that National Hamburger Day was a thing? Do it now, and you can celebrate by getting free or deeply discounted food from many popular retailers.
National Hamburger Day is May 28. We’ve scoured the country for the best National Hamburger Day deals to help you celebrate this special occasion, and we’ve got good news: Big names like Burger King and Dairy Queen are working hard this year with limited-time offers.
Check out some of our favorites below:
Food deals for National Hamburger Day 2026
This is Arby’s
From May 28-31, Arby’s is offering buy one get one free sandwiches. This offer is valid on online orders and in-store pickup orders. There is a limit of one per person.
Bad Dad Bar
On May 28, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a $10 BD’s All-American Burger and a classic side.
Big Buns
Members of the Thompson Table Rewards loyalty program can get a free Classic Burger with any purchase from May 28-31.
Bobby Flay’s Bobby’s Burgers
On National Hamburger Day, visit Bobby Flay’s Bobby’s Burgers and enjoy a Crunchburger for $5.28.
Burger King
On May 28, Royal Perks Rewards Members can get a free hamburger with any $3 online or in-app purchase.
Buffalo Wild Wings
On May 28, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering half off any burger. Plus, new rewards members can get a free burger with a minimum $15 purchase.
Checkers & Rally’s
On May 27-28, Checkers & Rally’s is offering a buy one get one free deal on Classic Burgers.
Dairy queen
Through May 31st, rewards members can get $1 off any Signature Stackburger (Backyard Bacon Ranch, Bacon Cheese Deluxe, FlameThrower, Cheese Deluxe, and Original Cheeseburger).
Del Taco
Buy one, get one free at Double Del Cheeseburgers May 28-30.
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This is Eddie Merlot’s place
Order online at Eddie Merlot and get an Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger and house-made potato chips for $15.
Farmer’s Boys
On National Hamburger Day, Farmer Boys is offering VIF Rewards members a Big Cheese Cheeseburger for $3.99 when you order in-app.
The Farm Burger
On May 28, guests at participating Farm Burger locations will be able to purchase a grass-fed, grass-finished burger for $6.
Habit Burger & Grill
From May 28 to June 3, get two Charburgers for the price of one. To take advantage of the offer, you must be a registered CharClub member.
Hardes
Buy a Famous Star, get one for a penny on May 28.
The Hard Rock Cafe
On May 28th, buy one, get one free Classic Smashed Burger from 3-6 pm local time. Members of the Unity by Hard Rock loyalty program also receive a free Classic Smashed Burger.
Jack in the Box
Get Jr. Free Jumbo Jack with $1+ in-app order on May 28.
Crystal
On May 28th, Krystal will offer Club Krystal members a special in-app deal of $0.50 Krystals.
Shake the shack
Through May 31st, you can get a free burger with any $10 purchase. To get this promotion, you need to order from the Shack app, online, or in store and use promo code FREEBURGER.
Smashburgers
On May 28th, you can get any single burger for $5.28 with promo code 528SINGLE. This offer is available in stores, or through the Smashburger website or app.
Sonic
Rewards members can get a free burger with a $5 purchase through May 31st.
Steak ‘n Shake
On May 28th, wear or display any American Flag item and get a free Double Steakburger.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
On May 28, order online at Sullivan’s Steakhouse and pick up a Signature Angus Burger and fries for $15.
The Green Turtle
On May 28th, get a buy one get one free deal on classic burgers.
Wayback Burgers
On National Hamburger Day, rewards members can get Classic Burgers for $5.
Whatsaburger
Rewards members can get a free Whataburger when you order a fries and a medium drink on May 28.