The hamburger is already perhaps the most celebrated main dish in the United States. But even with all the love, the burger still deserves its own day. This year, National Hamburger Day falls on Tuesday, May 28. So get ready to chow down.
The hamburger and its close sibling, the cheeseburger, are America’s favorite entrées, according to YouGov’s regularly updated list of The Most Popular American Dishes. Only mashed potatoes and French fries rank slightly higher (86% popularity for each of those side dishes). The hamburger earned 85%, the cheeseburger 83%. An estimated 50 billion burgers are eaten in the U.S. each year.
Some folks likely grilled burgers for themselves, family and friends over the Memorial Day weekend. But if you prefer to have them prepared for you, here are some of the nation’s best deals for National Hamburger Day.
Burger King’s 70th Anniversary Coincides with Hamburger Day
National Hamburger Day coincides with the week of Burger King’s 70th birthday. Members of Burger King’s Royal Perks loyalty program get deals all week long:
- Tuesday, May 28: Get a free hamburger on Tuesday with a purchase of 70 cents or more.
- Wednesday, May 29: Spend 70 cents or more and get a free Croissan’wich.
- Thursday, May 30: Get a free medium soft drink when you spend 70 cents or more.
- Friday, May 31: You can get a free cheeseburger with a purchase of at least 70 cents.
- Saturday, June 1: Get a free Birthday Pie Slice when you spend 70 cents or more.
- Sunday, June 2: Spend 70 cents or more and get a free Original Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
- Monday, June 3: Get a free Whopper Jr. when you spend at least 70 cents.
Wendy’s
Timed to National Hamburger Day, Wendy’s has a special promotion starting Tuesday and running through to Sunday, June 2. Customers can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase. To get the deal, order in the Wendy’s app or at wendys.com.
Arby’s
Arby’s is famous for its signature roast beef sandwiches, but the chain will shine the spotlight on the hamburger on its special day. To celebrate the occasion, rewards members will receive a 50% discount on any purchase of a burger online or on the app from May 27 through June 2.
Buffalo Wild Wings
This restaurant is known for its chicken wings, but their menu also features seared and hand-smashed hamburgers. In celebration of National Hamburger Day, customers can buy one burger and get another one for free on May 28. All you need to do is sign up to be a Blazin’ Rewards member, in case you aren’t one yet.
Shake Shack
A good counterpoint to a juicy burger is a thick shake. You can get one free at Shake Shack through June 26 at participating locations. You simply need to make a food and/or beverage purchase worth at least $10 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. and you get a free shake of any size and any flavor. Enter the promo code FAVESHAKE at checkout. The offer is not valid for in-store, delivery or curbside pick-up, nor for orders made through a third-party delivery service.
Smashburger
On Tuesday, the day of the celebration, Smashburger is offering its patrons Classic Singles for only five dollars at participating locations. The deal is available for the following menu items: Classic Smash Burger, Classic Smash Turkey Burger, Classic Smash Black Bean Burger, and Classic Smash Veggie Burger. The offer is available in-store, through their website, or their app using the promo code CLASSIC24.
White Castle
If you want to celebrate the hamburger during the long Memorial Day weekend, White Castle is offering $3-off on any Crave Clutch of 20 Sliders from May 25 to May 27. Just use the promo code CLUTCHDEAL in the White Castle app or a coupon you can get through the chain’s social media accounts.
If you don’t see your favorite burger joint listed here, check out their social media pages and websites – they’re almost certain to have some kind of promo going on today!
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