Get ready, burger lovers—National Hamburger Day returns Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and you don’t want to sit this one out.

Whether your go-to is a flame-grilled classic, a cheese-loaded tower, or a plant-based patty piled high with toppings, this is the day to indulge, without spending a fortune.

Deals, freebies, burger trivia, and secret offers—they’re all here.

But before you bite into the savings, we’ll take a moment to explore what makes this unofficial holiday sizzle—and how you can make the most of it.



Nobody knows exactly why May 28 became National Hamburger Day, but its timing—right after Memorial Day and at the start of grilling season—makes it feel just right.

One thing’s for sure: Americans love their burgers.

• We devour an estimated 50 billion burgers a year, according to Circana.
• That’s around 26 burgers per person—just from restaurants and drive-thrus.
• On YouGov’s Most Popular American Dishes list, only fries and mashed potatoes top the humble hamburger and cheeseburger. (Sorry, grilled cheese—you’re tied, but not quite leading.)

Whether you’re dining in, driving through, or ordering from your couch—these are the juiciest offers for National Hamburger Day 2025.

Burger King: Royal perks reign supreme​

BK is serving up exclusive app deals for Royal Perks members all week.

• May 26: Buy One Get One (BOGO) Whoppers
• May 27: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with $1+ purchase
• May 28: FREE Hamburger with any $1+ purchase
• Also, redeem a hamburger for just 125 crowns in the app (that’s half the usual cost).

Wendy’s: The 1-Cent Burger​

From May 28 to June 1, grab a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just 1 cent with any purchase in the app.

Pro tip: Starting June 7, get a $1 Dave’s Single every Saturday with any purchase through July 26.

Dairy Queen: Stack up the savings​

DQ Rewards members can buy one Signature Stackburger and get one for 99¢, May 26–June 1. Download the app to unlock this cheesy deal.

Grubhub+: Stay home, get hooked up​

Grubhub+ is bringing the burgers to you with its Gold Days of Grubhub+ deals:

• Arby’s: 20% off orders of $25+
• Sonic: 25% off $20+
• Use code GOLD10 for $10 off a $20+ order if you’re an Amazon Prime member.
  Deals rotate weekly through June 8.

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More burger day deals from coast to coast​

Here’s a meaty rundown of nationwide specials:

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What’s your ultimate burger? Got a secret sauce or local fave we should know about? Drop your best burger memories, recipes, or deal hacks in the comments—we might feature you in our next roundup!