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 chomp 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.
Burger King: National Hamburger Day kicks off week of deals
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 1-cent burger deal
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.
More National Hamburger Day deals
- Arby’s: Starting Memorial Day and through June 2, Arby’s Rewards Members get 50% off any burger when they order online or in the app.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: New and current members of the chain’s Blazin’ Rewards loyalty program can buy one burger and get another free on Tuesday. Offer is good for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
- Dave and Buster’s: New and existing loyalty members get 50% when they order a burger on Tuesday. Also get $2 beers Sunday and 50% off food on Memorial Day.
- Between May 27 — June 2, Dairy Queen rewards members who purchase a Signature Stackburger will get a second one (of equal or lesser value) for $0.99. The offer is valid at participating locations and is limited to one deal per order, per person.
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Outback Steakhouse is offering customers $10 burgers between May 28 — 30.
- Smashburger: You can get $5 Classic Single Smashburgers all day Tuesday at participating locations nationwide. Get the deal in stores, or via Smashburger’s website or app with the code CLASSIC24.
- Smokey Bones: Buy a $2.99 soft drink or alcoholic beverage and get a cheeseburger with a regular side of your choice for $6.49. You can add a premium topping such as bacon, roasted Portobello mushrooms, pulled pork, or a fried egg for $2.99. (Offer good for dine-in-only, while supplies last.)
