National Ice Cream Day Deals

History & origins

National Ice Cream Day Deals is listed in this site's 2026 calendar for July 20. Informal "national days" are often promoted by communities, trade groups, and brands; origins and official proclamations vary by country and year. Cool down with ice cream deals! The third Sunday in July, ice cream shops offer freebies and discounts. 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 Ice Cream Day Deals gives people a shared anchor to explore shopping & deals themes—ice-cream, free, July, deals, summer—and to coordinate learning, gatherings, or giving around that focus. Cool down with ice cream deals! The third Sunday in July, ice cream shops offer freebies and discounts. From Baskin-Robbins to local creameries, celebrate America's favorite frozen treat with sweet savings.

How to celebrate

Visit ice cream shops for deals and freebies. Try new flavors. Support local ice cream shops. Make homemade ice cream. Share ice cream deal alerts online.

Facts

• Baskin-Robbins, Cold Stone, and others offer deals
• Ronald Reagan declared National Ice Cream Day in 1984
• The average American eats 23 pounds of ice cream per year
• Ice cream shops see massive traffic on this day
• July is National Ice Cream Month