National Hamburger Day Freebies & Deals!

What is National Hamburger Day?

National Hamburger Day is observed on May 28th, commemorating the legacy of this beloved dish. Originating in the late 19th century in the United States, the hamburger has undergone a remarkable transformation. From a simple ground meat patty to gourmet burgers, hamburgers symbolize culinary tradition.

Freebies & Deals 2026

• Arby’s – From Thursday, May 28, to Sunday, May 31, fans can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one offer on their favorite Arby’s sandwiches, including the Classic Roast Beef, Beef ’n Cheddar, and Crispy Chicken sandwiches. Valid thru 5/28/2026 to 5/31/2026 at participating U.S. locations for in-store/drive-thru ordering & pick-up orders. Sandwich must be of equal or lesser value. Excludes French Dip Royale and the 1/4 BBQ Sandwiches. Must have an active Arby’s Rewards account to redeem.
• Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – $10 BD’s All-American Burger and a classic side on 5/28.
• Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay – In celebration of National Burger Month throughout May 2026, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is offering a specific lineup of weekly in-restaurant deals.
  •  Weekly Deal Schedule
    • May 1–3 & 18–24: $9 Palace Classic with fries.
    • May 4–10: Free fries with any burger.
    • May 11–17: Buy One, Get One (BOGO) Free burgers.
    • May 28 (National Burger Day): $5.28 Crunchburger.
  • Month-Long Specials
    • Limited-Time Menu: Buffalo Burger and Dulce de Leche Shake available through May 31.
    • “Burger Boss” Sweepstakes: Rewards members can win “Free Burgers for a Year” (12 total), with extra entries for purchases
• Buffalo Wild Wings – Free burger with a purchase of $15 or more for new rewards members. Limit one.
• Burger 21 – $5 (reg. $10.29) Cheesy burgers.
• Burger King – Free hamburger with any purchase of $3 or more at participating restaurants nationwide. The promotion is available exclusively through the app or website.
• Carl’s Jr. – On May 28, Carl’s Jr. is celebrating on 5/28 with a Buy One Famous Star, Get One for 1¢ at participating restaurants.
• Checkers & Rally’s – For two days only, May 27 and May 28, the brand will offer a Buy One, Get One Free deal on its Classic Burger. The promotion gives guests the opportunity to purchase one Classic Burger and receive a second at no additional cost.
• Dairy Queen – $1 off any Signature Stackburger. Options include Backyard Bacon Ranch, Bacon Cheese Deluxe, FlameThrower, Cheese Deluxe, and Original Cheeseburger. Offer valid May 25 – 31 for Rewards members.
• Del Taco – Buy one, get one free Double Del Cheeseburgers on May 28th-30th.
• Eddie Merlot’s – Grab an Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger and housemade potato chips for $15 when you order online. If you choose to dine-in you can score this deal during Happy Hour from 4 – 6:30 (local).
• Epic Burger – Grab any slider and a small drink for $3.99, all day on 5/28.
• Farm Burger – For one day only, guests at participating Farm Burger locations will be able to purchase a build-your-own grassfed, grass-finished burger for $6.
• Farmer Boys – $3.99 Big Cheese Cheeseburger for VIF members on 5/28.
• Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard – Get deluxe burgers for $2.99 each from 10:30 am – close on May 28.
• Habit Burger – From May 28 through June 3, guests can score two Charburgers for the price of one. To redeem the offer, guests must be registered MyHabit members. The deal can be accessed through the Habit app or website by visiting the “My Offers” tab.
• Happy Joe’s Pizza – Offering their Super Max Pizza (topped with ground beef, onions, cheese, and more), starting at $14.99.
• Hardee’s – On May 28, Hardee’s is celebrating on 5/28 with a Buy One Famous Star, Get One for 1¢ at participating restaurants.
• Irv’s Burgers – First 50 guests to visit one of the locations on May 28 and mention the secret code “Just for me” will receive a FREE Roadside Single. Limit one free burger per guest.
• Jack in the Box – Get a Free Jr. Jumbo Jack w/ $1+ Order (App only) on 5/28
• Jack’s – On Thursday, May 28, guests can enjoy $1 hamburgers at all Jack’s locations from 2 p.m. to close. The offer is available in-store and online, with a limit of five hamburgers per order.
• Krystal – Club Krystal members can enjoy an in-app exclusive deal for $0.50 Krystals on 5/28. (max of five).
• Perkins American Food Co. – Order a burger, fries, and a slice of pie deal for $9.99 on 5/28.
• Ruby Tuesday – Single patty American Smashed Burger with fries or tots and the Endless Garden Bar for $8.99. Offer valid on May 28.
• Shake Shack – Score a FREE ShackBurger with a $10 minimum purchase from May 25-31! Just order in the Shack App, online, or at a kiosk and use code FREEBURGER (must be in ALL CAPS).
• Skinny Louie – Buy-one-get-one offer on its Skinny Louie Cheeseburgers across all locations on 5/28. Guests can redeem the promotion by replying to Skinny Louie’s Instagram Story to receive a coupon message, which can then be presented at checkout. The offer applies to any size Skinny Louie Cheeseburger and will be available all day long.
• Smashburger – Get any single burger (excludes any items on the $4.99 All-The-Time menu) for $5.28 on May 28th, when ordering in-store, you must mention the deal at checkout. For online or in-app orders, use promo code 528SINGLE. Offer valid on May 28 only.
• Sonic – Free Burger with a $5 purchase (May 4-31) for Rewards members
• Steak ‘n Shake – On May 28, 2026 wear or show ANY American Flag item (hat, shirt, pin, etc.) and score a FREE Double Steakburger. Valid in-store only. Limit 1 per person.
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Score a Signature Angus Burger and fries for $15 when you order online. Dine-in guests can get this same deal during Happy Hours from 3 – 6 p.m. (local).
• The Greene Turtle – BOGO classic burgers on 5/28.
• Universal Joint – Joint Rewards members get a free smash burger all day long on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The offer will be available at all Universal Joint locations throughout the Southeast, as well as sister concept Brake Pad. No purchase necessary. Participating Universal Joint locations include Decatur, Lawrenceville, Greenville, Clayton, Asheville, and Chattanooga.
• Wahlburgers – Wahlburgers will celebrate National Burger Day on Thursday, May 28, with the launch of an even bigger prize: lunch with Chef Paul Wahlberg at one of the three Wahlburgers locations in Massachusetts: Hingham (19 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA 02043) Fenway (132 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215) or Springfield (1028 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103). One lucky winner will receive the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive lunch with Chef Paul himself, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for any true Wahlburgers fan. Chef Paul Wahlberg will personally announce the contest and prize in a special video shared on Wahlburgers’ Instagram, where fans can learn more about how to enter and follow along throughout the celebration. Guests are encouraged to visit @Wahlburgers on Instagram for full giveaway details, official rules and entry information.
• Wayback Burgers – $5 Classic Burgers when you order in-restaurant or through the Wayback Rewards program! Limit two per order/rewards account.
• Whataburger – Rewards members can score a FREE Whataburger when you order a medium fry and medium drink online or in-app on May 28th. For in-store orders, you must scan your app.
• White Castle
  • Apr. 6 – June 14: Crave Clutch Deal – $3 off a Crave Clutch of any 20 Sliders. Use code: CLUTCHDEAL
  • Apr. 6 – June 14: Combo Meal Deal – $1 off any Combo Meal. Use code: WC1OFF
  • National Hamburger Month (May 1-31): Get a $25 gift card for $19.21 (in Castle only)
  • May 1 – June 13: 10-Sack of Original Sliders for $8.99 (At Castle/Mobile only)

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