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Free Krispy Kreme: Every Freebie in 2026
Krispy Kreme gives away a free doughnut on National Doughnut Day in June and to anyone in costume on Halloween, both with no purchase. Krispy Kreme Rewards (free) adds a birthday gift, and kids can trade A's on their report card for doughnuts at participating shops.
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Free Birthday Gift From Krispy Kreme Rewards
A birthday gift from Krispy Kreme Rewards, sent on the birthday saved in your account and good for 30 days.
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Fri, Oct 30 – Sat, Oct 31On now
Free Doughnut at Krispy Kreme in a Halloween Costume
A free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut for anyone who walks into a participating shop wearing a costume.
Every year at Krispy Kreme
- Anytime
Birthday gift
Your birthday
A birthday gift from Krispy Kreme Rewards, good for 30 days. Krispy Kreme doesn't say what it is; members report a doughnut or a few.
How: Join Krispy Kreme Rewards in the app or online and save your birthday well ahead of time.
- Anytime
Free doughnut for joining Rewards
Once, after you sign up
A free doughnut on your next order after you join Krispy Kreme Rewards.
How: Join Krispy Kreme Rewards (free), then use the welcome offer with any purchase.
- Anytime
Doughnuts for A's on report cards
During the school year, at report card time
Students get free Original Glazed doughnuts for A's on a current report card, at participating shops (reported as one per A, up to six).
How: Bring the student and the current report card to a participating shop. Rules vary by shop, so ask first; grocery-store doughnut cases don't count.
- Octevery year
Free doughnut in a Halloween costume
Halloween (Oct 30-31 in 2026)
A free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut for anyone wearing a costume. The Halloween specialty doughnuts aren't included.
How: Show up in costume at a participating shop. No purchase, app or signup.
- Junevery year
National Doughnut Day
First Friday in June (June 5 in 2026)
A free doughnut of your choice, no purchase needed. Limited-time and seasonal doughnuts are excluded.
How: Walk in or use the drive-thru at a participating shop. One per person.
Get the most from Krispy Kreme
- Join Krispy Kreme Rewards and save your birthday well before it comes around; it costs nothing.
- The free-doughnut days are in-shop and drive-thru only; grocery stores that sell Krispy Kreme don't take part.
- Rewards earns 10 points per $1 spent in shop or in the app, and points turn into free treats.
More: Birthday freebies · Halloween freebies · Free food
Questions about free Krispy Kreme
When is Krispy Kreme's free doughnut day in 2026?
National Doughnut Day, the first Friday in June: a free doughnut of your choice with no purchase at participating shops (seasonal and limited-time doughnuts excluded). Krispy Kreme also gives a free doughnut to anyone in costume on Halloween.
Does Krispy Kreme give you something free on your birthday?
Yes, if you're in Krispy Kreme Rewards with your birthday saved: a birthday gift good for 30 days. Krispy Kreme doesn't say what it is, so check the app.
Does Krispy Kreme give free doughnuts for good grades?
Many participating shops do: students bring a current report card and get free Original Glazed doughnuts for their A's. The student has to be there, and rules vary by shop.
