National Cheeseburger Day

History & origins

National Cheeseburger Day is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for September 18. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Sink your teeth into deals on National Cheeseburger Day! Fast food giants and burger joints compete with free and discounted cheeseburgers. Because many such observances are cultural or promotional rather than statutory, treat dates as a planning guide and confirm local events separately.

Why it matters

Observing National Cheeseburger Day gives people a shared anchor to explore food themes—cheeseburger, burgers, September, fast-food, american-food—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Sink your teeth into deals on National Cheeseburger Day! Fast food giants and burger joints compete with free and discounted cheeseburgers. This iconic American food gets its own day of celebration with delicious promotions nationwide.

How to celebrate

Get cheeseburger deals from McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King and more. Try gourmet burger restaurants. Make the perfect homemade cheeseburger. Experiment with toppings. Share burger photos on social media.

Facts

• Americans eat 50 billion burgers annually
• The cheeseburger was invented in America in the 1920s
• Major chains offer BOGO and $1 cheeseburger deals
• McDonald's sells 75 burgers per second
• The burger industry is worth over $100 billion in the US

Upcoming dates

• Friday, September 18, 2026
• Saturday, September 18, 2027
• Monday, September 18, 2028
• Tuesday, September 18, 2029
• Wednesday, September 18, 2030