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National Burger Day

Celebrate National Hamburger Day with These Restaurant Deals

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If you didn’t get your fix of burgers during Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck because National Hamburger Day is Wednesday, May 28 and celebrates the juicy, flame-grilled meal staple that reminds us all of the long, sunny days of summer.Americans eat an estimated 50 billion burgers. The average U.S consumer eat 26 burgers per year from restaurants, drive-throughs and other food service operations, according to Circana, based on research from the 12 months ending March 2025.

To celebrate National Hamburger Day, many restaurants are cooking up some tantalizing deals. Below, we’re sharing some that our tempting our taste buds:

Red Robin

Red Robin Royalty members who buy a burger and a drink during the month of May will automatically be entered into a contest for the chance to win free burgers for the whole year. Only 12 people will be selected to win.

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Burger King

Members of the chain’s Royal Perks program can receive a free hamburger with a purchase of $1 or more. Loyalty members can also score a hamburger for 125 crowns — half the usual reward cost of 250 crowns — through the end of the month.

Deals must be activated through the Burger King app.

Sonic Drive-In

Get half-price Cheeseburgers when you order in the Sonic app on Tuesday, May 27, after 5 p.m. Also available after 5 p.m. through the end of the month – half price shakes in the app.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Classic Cheeseburger Pizookie Meal Deal for $13: Comes with a cheeseburger, lettuce, tomatoes, dill pickles, burger sauce, fries and a personal Pizookie. You can also get their Classic Cheeseburger Bundle starting at $45: Comes with four cheeseburgers, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, salad and chips or fries.

Wendy’s

Now through June 1, customers can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any Wendy’s purchase. The offer can be redeemed on the Wendy’s app. New deals will be added to the app beyond June 1 as part of the company’s 100 Days of Savings.

 

Dairy Queen

Cooling down with a Blizzard may be DQ’s bread and butter, but their burgers have a following all their own.

That’s why Dairy Queen is offering an extended deal from May 26 through June 1. To celebrate National Hamburger Day, rewards members can get a second Signature Stackburger for 99 cents when they buy one at regular price. This is available through the DQ Mobile App.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Known for its wings, the restaurant chain also offers burgers. In honor of National Hamburger Day, customers can score a half-price All-American Cheeseburger, Triple Bacon Cheeseburger, or other burger by using the code GOBURGER when ordering takeout or delivery. The offer is not valid for customers dining at Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants.

 

Rally’s

From May 27 to May 29, get The Cheese Double combo for $3.

Perkins


For National Hamburger Month in May, the restaurant chain has added to the menu The Great American Burger Trio – a cheeseburger, fries, and pie – for $9.99. Also, you can join the Perkins e-Club loyalty program and get 20% off your next visit.

Smashburger

If the siren call of smashburgers gets you through the door every time, rejoice: Smashburger has a special deal for National Hamburger Day. For one day only, on May 28, the chain is offering all burgers for just $5.28, no minimum purchase required. To take advantage of the deal, use code JUST528 at checkout for delivery or online orders, or visit a location in person.