National Hamburger Day deals 2026

Hamburgers are beloved by Americans, whether you enjoy a Big Mac or a fancy Wagyu beef burger. The meaty sandwich even gets its own holiday on May 28, 2026 — National Hamburger Day. It’s a fitting way to top off May as National Burger Month.

The day of the burger perfectly aligns with Memorial Day, a holiday weekend when many grills are fired up at a holiday cookout for what else? Hamburgers!

Don’t confuse National Hamburger Day in May with National Cheeseburger Day in September! Burger lovers have two holidays to enjoy savings on the iconic and popular meaty sandwich.

You can celebrate National Hamburger Day with deals, discounts and freebies from various restaurants.

Plus, many locally owned restaurants and other businesses may offer deals on the big, juicy day, so check your local Living on the Cheap network site for deals in your area.

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Here’s what’s available on National Hamburger Day for 2026:

Checkers & Rally’s

On May 27 and 28, 2026, Checkers & Rally’s is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Classic Burger to celebrate National Hamburger Day.

The Classic Burger is made with a 100% beef hamburger patty topped with iceberg lettuce, pickles, red onion, ketchup, mustard and mayo on a toasted bakery-style bun.

Dairy Queen

From May 25 to 31, 2026, Dairy Queen is offering $1 off any Signature Stackburger for DQ Rewards members.

Choose from the following Signature Stackburgers: FlameThrower, Bacon Cheese Deluxe, Cheese Deluxe, Backyard Bacon Ranch or Original Cheeseburger.

Del Taco

Did you know Del Taco serves more than just tacos?

On May 28, 2026, Del Taco is celebrating National Hamburger Day by offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Double Del Cheeseburger for Del Yeah! Rewards members.

The Double Del Cheeseburger is made with two 100% beef patties grilled to order, two slices of American cheese, two fresh tomato slices, burger sauce, shredded lettuce and diced onions on a grilled sesame seed bun.

Farmer Boys

On May 28, 2026, Farmer Boys is offering a Big Cheese Cheeseburger for $3.99 for Very Important Farmer members.

The Big Cheese Cheeseburger is made with 1/4 lb. fresh, never frozen beef patty, American cheese, crisp lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, dill pickles, diced onion and house-made 1000 island dressing on a locally baked premium brioche bun.

Hamburger Stand

Take a stand on National Hamburger Day! Enjoy lots of juicy deals at Hamburger Stand.

The fast-food restaurant offers a variety of coupons for discounts on chili cheese dogs, corn dogs, fries and, of course, hamburgers.

Kroger Gift Cards

In honor of National Hamburger Day, Kroger is offering four meaty deals on gift cards purchased online — from May 21 to 28, 2026.

Save $10 on a $50 Red Robin gift card — buy here.

Save $10 on a $50 Lazy Dog gift card — buy here.

Get a $10 Kroger gift card with the purchase of a $50 Chili’s gift card — buy here.

Shake Shack

You can never go wrong with enjoying a great shake alongside a juicy hamburger. And Shake Shack is the place to go for both…and fries, too!

May is National Hamburger Month and the popular burger joint is celebrating with a FREE burger every week, all month long.

For the final week, from May 21 to 31, 2026, Shake Shake is offering FREE ShackBurger with a $10 minimum purchase on National Hamburger Day. Find more details here.

Smashburger

Get “smashed” on National Hamburger Day!

Enjoy any single-patty Smashburger is just $5.28 at Smashburger on May 28, 2026.

Use promo code 528SINGLE at checkout via Smashburger’s site or app. If you’re dining in-restaurant, simply mention the offer to your cashier upon ordering.

Any premium add-ons are extra. Best of all, there is no limit.