National Hamburger Day 2025: Best Deals, Free Burgers & Secret Menu Hacks Near You

Ready, set, grill: National Hamburger Day 2025 lands on Wednesday, May 28, and dozens of chains are firing up limited-time freebies and discounts that make celebrating easier on your wallet and your waistline. Below is your complete guide to the juiciest offers, plus pro tips for scoring them before they’re gone. When and why it matters Observed annually on May 28, National Hamburger Day caps off National Burger Month and traditionally kicks off the summer grilling season. According to the USDA, Americans consume about 50 billion burgers a year—roughly three per person every single week—so demand for deals is sky-high. Headline restaurant deals you can’t miss Burger King • May 27: Free Original Chicken Sandwich with any $1+ purchase for Royal Perks members. • May 28: Free hamburger with any $1+ purchase in-app. Wendy’s • May 28–June 1: Add a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just 1 cent when you place any mobile order and apply the digital offer. Buffalo Wild Wings • May 28 only: 50 % off any burger when you order delivery and use code GOBURGER. Dairy Queen • Through June 1: Buy one Signature Stackburger, get another for 99 cents via the DQ Rewards app. Shake Shack • Through June 1: Free ShackBurger with any $10+ purchase online or in the app; enter code BURGERMONTH at checkout. Kroger (DIY grillers) • Through May 31: Digital coupon drops a six-pack of Private Selection Angus chuck patties from $12.99 to $6.99. Regional specials worth hunting down • Whataburger is raffling free Whataburger meals for a year to select app users. • Wahlburgers is slashing 50 % off its Brothers’ Choice burgers with code HAMBURGERDAY. How to maximize savings 1. Download each brand’s app today—most offers are mobile-exclusive. 2. Turn on push notifications; many chains drop surprise flash deals in the 24 hours leading up to May 28. 3. Stack loyalty points earned from these discounted purchases for free food later in the summer. 4. Combine grocery coupons (like Kroger’s) with holiday meat sales for a backyard cookout that costs less than a single fast-food combo. Grill-master tips for home celebrations • Blend 80/20 chuck with a tablespoon of cold butter per pound for steakhouse-level juiciness. • Resist pressing the patty; you’ll squeeze out flavorful fat and moisture. • Toast the buns directly over the flame for 30 seconds to add crunch and prevent sogginess. The bottom line Whether you crave a penny burger from Wendy’s, half-price patties from Buffalo Wild Wings, or a free ShackBurger, National Hamburger Day 2025 is packed with sizzling offers that taste as good as they sound. Mark May 28 on your calendar, preload those apps, and get ready to bite into summer’s first—and most affordable—burger blow-out.