National Burger Day 2025: Today’s Hottest Deals, Freebies & Secret Menu Hacks Revealed

Burger lovers, mark your calendars: National Burger Day 2025 sizzles onto menus nationwide this Wednesday, May 28, and America’s biggest chains are stacking high-value deals to celebrate the country’s favorite handheld. Why May 28 Matters Celebrated at the tail-end of Memorial Day weekend—and during National Burger Month—May 28 has become the unofficial holiday for burger fanatics, arriving just as grilling season hits full stride. Headline Deals You Shouldn’t Miss Burger King • Royal Perks members snag a FREE Hamburger with any $1 purchase on May 28. Activate the offer in the BK app before checkout. Wendy’s • From May 28–June 1, the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger drops to just 1 cent with any app order—part of the chain’s 100 Days of Savings push. Shake Shack • Grab a free ShackBurger when you spend $10 or more in-app or at kiosk using code BURGERMONTH, valid through June 1. Smashburger • Any single burger—yes, even the new Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash—costs $5.28 all day with code JUST528 at participating stores. Dairy Queen • Buy one Signature Stackburger, get a second for 99 cents through June 1 when you order via the DQ Rewards app. Wayback Burgers • Classic Burgers fall to $5 in-app and in-restaurant on May 28, excluding third-party delivery. Regional & Grocery Bargains • Kroger shoppers can download a digital coupon May 27–28 for a six-pack of Private Selection Angus patties at $6.99, redeemable through May 31. • Buffalo Wild Wings Go slices burger prices in half for takeout and delivery orders with code GOBURGER. How to Maximize Your Burger Haul 1. Download each chain’s loyalty app in advance—most offers require activation before ordering. 2. Stack with existing rewards; many apps allow you to apply loyalty points on top of holiday specials. 3. Plan a burger crawl: Because several deals run beyond May 28, you can space out visits and keep the savings rolling into early June. Burger Stats to Chew On • Americans bite into roughly 50 billion burgers annually, averaging 26 restaurant burgers per person each year. • In YouGov’s popularity index, burgers rank just behind French fries and mashed potatoes, cementing their status as a top-three U.S. food craving. Bottom Line Whether you crave a smoky Whopper, a gourmet ShackBurger, or a budget-friendly Jr. Bacon at a penny, National Burger Day 2025 is your license to feast. Fire up the apps, claim those codes, and enjoy a bun-in-a-million holiday while the deals are hot.