We eat an absurd amount of beef. A report in 2012 put the annual number of hamburgers eaten in the United States around 50 billion. That’s three burgers per person each week of the year. As Shaggy would say, zoinks. Americans celebrate the burger every damn day. Yet, there’s a National Hamburger Day. Why wouldn’t there be one?
This year, the holy day arrives on Tuesday, May 28, one day after Memorial Day. That means you’ll have eaten your weight in burgers between the long weekend and a pseudo-holiday celebrating the beef patty. To help maintain your burger high, restaurants across the country are offering cheap and even free burgers to keep you going. Participating restaurants include Dairy Queen, Jack in the Box, Wayback, and tons of local restaurants.
Here are all the places where you’ll find great deals on burgers for National Hamburger Day.
Free Food for National Hamburger Day
Mooyah Burgers, Fries, & Shakes
The deal: Get a free quarter-pound build-your-own burger with the purchase of fries and a drink or shake.
When: May 28
Dairy Queen
The deal: DQ is setting you up with a free burger with the purchase of any malt or shake through the DQ mobile app.
When: May 28-31
Jack in the Box
The deal: The Jack is offering BOGO burgers. Whatever burger you order, you’re taking home a second because it’s BOGO on all burgers.
When: May 28
Islands Restaurants
The deal: BOGO burgers are on offer for rewards members. That makes it sound like an exclusive club of burger lovers, but it’s just a bunch of people who downloaded an app and filled out a form. You too could be one of those people and get BOGO burgers.
When: May 28
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
The deal: Here’s one just for the graduates in the room. Potbelly is offering grads a BOGO deal on sandwiches if they show either a student ID or their tassel.
When: May 27 – June 2
White Castle
The deal: It’s also National Brisket Day. Grab a coupon from White Castle’s social media for BOGO Brisket Sliders.
When: Coupon valid May 24 – June 1
Ram Breweries & Restaurants
The deal: The chain with hubs in the midwest and northwest is offering BOGO burgers up to $12.99.
When: May 28
Carl’s Jr.
The deal: Sign up for the Carl’s Jr. promo club, and you’re going to get a free small order of fries and a small beverage with the purchase of a Western Bacon Cheeseburger. You’re two-thirds of the way to lunch already.
When: Ongoing
MOOYAH
The deal: A free order of personal fries are headed your way if you sign up for MOOYAH Rewards.
When: Ongoing
Food Deals for National Hamburger Day
Wayback Burger
The deal: Signature premium burgers will be just $3 all day.
When: May 28
BurgerFi
The deal: Grab a $5 BurgerFi Cheeseburger.
When: May 28
Snuffer’s
The deal: You’re getting days and days of $5 cheeseburgers.
When: May 24-28
Umami Burger
The deal: There’s no discount to be had, but if you like bonus reasons to feel good about National Hamburger Day, you’ll find them here. The chain will donate $1 from every Truffle Burger purchased to Meals on Wheels.
When: May 28
Farm Burger
The deal: Grab a No. 1 FB Burger for $5 and save a little cheddar.
When: May 28
Fatburger
The deal: To celebrate the launch of its new burgers on King’s Hawaiian Buns, you can get free delivery through Postmates right up through National Hamburger Day.
When: May 24-28
Bahama Breeze
The deal: The month-long Cinco de Mayo celebration is still going. Get a $5 classic margarita or a $10 create-your-own premium tequila or rum flight.
When: May 1-31
Islands
The deal: Everyone is getting $2 off the House Rocks, Frozen, Strawberry, or Mangorita Margarita every day in May.
When: Through May 31
Hwy 55
The deal: Get a four-inch cheesesteak with fries or tots and a drink for $6.99.
When: Through June 30
Applebee’s
The deal: Every day in May, Applebee’s is offering $1 margaritas.
When: Through 31
Cumberland Farms
The deal: Swoop into a Cumberland Farms retail location for a f’real smoothie or milkshake. They’re just $1.99 throughout Memorial Day weekend.
When: Through May 28
Local Deals for National Hamburger Day
JSix and Upper East Bar – San Diego, California
The deal: Order a J6 Burger and get a free beer for National Hamburger Day.
When: May 28
Red Cow – Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
The deal: Join the Minneapolis-based chain’s e-club and you’ll get a coupon in your inbox for $10 your bill next time you dine-in.
When: Ongoing
Village Burger Bar – Allen, Dallas, and Plano, Texas
The deal: Cheddar Burgers are just $5.99 in honor of your favorite meat sandwich.
When: May 28
Other Food Deals on National Hamburger Day
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
The deal: Buy $30 or more in gift cards to get a bonus card worth $10 for free. The bonus card will be valid June 18 through August 21.
When: Through June 17
Firehouse Subs
The deal: When you order catering from Firehouse and get two deluxe platters, you’ll get a free cookie platter for your troubles.
When: Through June 16
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
The deal: The pizza shop has extended its margarita promo. Grab a Sauza margarita for just $2 every day.
When: Ongoing
Wendy’s
The deal: Wendy’s has brought back the Giant Junior Bacon Cheeseburger for a limited time, and you can get it as a combo meal — with a four-piece chicken nuggets, small fries, and a drink — for $5.
When: Ongoing, but for a limited time
Arby’s
The deal: Sign up for the chain’s email list and you’ll get a coupon that earns you a free signature sandwich (Arby’s Reuben, Loaded Italian, Smokehouse Brisket, or any of its Gyros) with the purchase of a drink. The coupon lasts for just a week, though.
When: Ongoing
Burger King
The deal: Grab a stack of three fluffy pancakes for 89 cents. You can also take advantage of the royal burger chain’s popular 10-piece nuggets for $1 offer, among other deals.
When: Ongoing
Popeyes
The deal: Grab a three-piece of chicken tenders or bone-in chicken with a biscuit for just $3.99.
When: Ongoing
Hungry Howie’s
The deal: Take home a $1 medium one-topping pizza with the purchase of a large one-topping pizza at regular price. Use the code “MEDIUM1” to take advantage.
When: Ongoing
Conrad’s Grill
The deal: Conrad’s wants you to believe it’s “the year of the tater tot.” With how 2018 went, why not? It’s as likely as anything else. To celebrate the best-ever year to be Napoleon Dynamite, they’re giving out free Tot Wraps for an entire year to anyone named Conrad, Tate, or Tot. All you have to do is show your ID. Though, the generous offer is only available at the Wicker Park location.
When: Through December 31, 2019
Church’s Chicken
The deal: For a limited time, Church’s is bringing back its $5 pick-your-platter promotion. Get any one of three dishes for $5, including its new Garlic Butter Shrimp Platter.
When: For a limited time
Bonefish Grill
The deal: Buy a $50 gift card to Bonefish and you’ll get a $10 bonus gift card for free.
When: April 1 – June 16
Noodles & Company
The deal: For every $25 gift card purchased, you’ll get a free $5 gift card. The cards can be purchased in-store or online.
When: Through June 30
Hwy 55
The deal: Get a four-inch cheesesteak with fries or tots and a drink for $6.99.
When: Through June 30