It’s not just about frosting and sprinkles—National Donut Day was created in 1938 by the Salvation Army to honor the “Donut Lassies,” women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. It’s a feel-good mix of patriotism, nostalgia, and comfort food.
Whether you’re enjoying a free donut from your favorite shop or just appreciating the sweet joy they bring, National Donut Day is a reminder that even small treats can create big smiles. 
Many of our local shops give away free donuts or offer big discounts.
Here’s where you can find the deals:
Baker Benji’s
700 Troy Street, Dayton
6am – 2pm
preorder a dozen glazed donut for $10
Bear Creek Donuts
open 6am – noon
Any purchase will let customers enter a raffle for over $200 in prizes
Bill’s Donut Shop
268 N Main St, Centerville
open 24 hours
The first 1,500 guests starting at 7AM get a FREE premium Cream-Filled Long John topped with Oreos — no purchase necessary. Just show up and enjoy!
Donut Palace
(On everything in the store)
Duck Donuts
1200 Brown Street, Dayton
Open 6:30am – 7:00pm
Enjoy a FREE Cinnamon Sugar DonutPlus find tasty offers in-store for coffee and more!
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Glazed Donut Eatery
607 N. Detroit Street, Xenia
3800 Colonel Glen HWY, Beavercreek/Fairborn
open 5am – 2pm or until sold out
Stop in and get a chance to win a dozen donuts a month for a year!
Winner will be announced via social media on Saturday
Hole N One
Donuts
2739 West Alex Bell Road , Moraine
open 6am – 1pm
Jim’s Donut Shop
5am – 8pm
Stan The Donut Man
open 6am – 8pm
For National donut day we will be doing bakers dozens and bakers 1/2 dozens.
Free pens. and a raffle every hour for free giveaways!
The Donut Haus Bakery
open 5:45am – 9:30pm
Any purchase will let customers enter a raffle for over $200 in prizes
National Chain Deals:
Dunkin’ gives away a free doughnut of your choice with any beverage purchase. Krispy Kreme is giving away a free doughnut of your choice, no purchase necessary.
Krispy Kreme is giving away one free doughnut to all customers, no purchase necessary, on June 6. And, because just one doughnut isn’t enough, you can get a dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $2 when you buy any other dozen at the regular price.
