National Donut Day
Glaze over this sweet celebration on National Donut Day! These beloved circular treats come in endless varieties - from classic glazed to creative gourmet flavors. Whether you prefer cake or yeast donuts, filled or topped, celebrate this delightful pastry that brings joy to breakfast tables and coffee shops across the nation. Don't forget the coffee!
About National Donut Day
Glaze over this sweet celebration on National Donut Day! These beloved circular treats come in endless varieties - from classic glazed to creative gourmet flavors. Whether you prefer cake or yeast donuts, filled or topped, celebrate this delightful pastry that brings joy to breakfast tables and coffee shops across the nation. Don't forget the coffee!
History & origins
National Donut Day is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for June 7. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Glaze over this sweet celebration on National Donut Day! These beloved circular treats come in endless varieties - from classic glazed to creative gourmet flavors. 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 Donut Day gives people a shared anchor to explore food themes—donuts, pastry, June, sweet, breakfast—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Glaze over this sweet celebration on National Donut Day! These beloved circular treats come in endless varieties - from classic glazed to creative gourmet flavors. Whether you prefer cake or yeast donuts, filled or topped, celebrate this delightful pastry that brings joy to breakfast tables and coffee shops across the nation. Don't forget the coffee!
How to celebrate
Visit your favorite donut shop and try a new flavor or two. Make homemade donuts with family and friends. Host a donut tasting party with different varieties and toppings. Learn about the history of donuts and their connection to World War I. Share photos of your donut adventures on social media with #NationalDonutDay.
Facts
- National Donut Day was established in 1938 by the Salvation Army
- Americans consume over 10 billion donuts per year
- The hole in donuts was invented to help them cook more evenly
- Krispy Kreme gives away free donuts on National Donut Day
- The world's largest donut weighed 1.7 tons and was 16 feet in diameter
Upcoming dates
- Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Monday, June 7, 2027
- Wednesday, June 7, 2028
- Thursday, June 7, 2029
- Friday, June 7, 2030
Frequently asked questions
When is National Donut Day in 2026?
This edition lists National Donut Day on 2026-06-07 (June 7). Many recurring observances keep the same month and day each year.
What is National Donut Day?
Glaze over this sweet celebration on National Donut Day! These beloved circular treats come in endless varieties - from classic glazed to creative gourmet flavors. Whether you prefer cake or yeast donuts, filled or topped, celebrate this delightful pastry that brings joy to breakfast tables and coffee shops across the nation. Don't forget the coffee!
How do people celebrate National Donut Day?
Visit your favorite donut shop and try a new flavor or two. Make homemade donuts with family and friends. Host a donut tasting party with different varieties and toppings. Learn about the history of donuts and their connection to World War I. Share photos of your donut adventures on social media with #NationalDonutDay.
Is National Donut Day a federal holiday?
National Donut Day is widely treated as an informal observance and is not a U.S. federal public holiday unless a government source explicitly declares one.
What topics relate to National Donut Day?
Common themes include: donuts, pastry, June, sweet, breakfast. Use tags and related pages on this site to explore similar celebrations.
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