National Hamburger Day 2026 deals

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National Hamburger Day 2026 is Thursday, May 28 and you can score some tasty restaurant deals throughout the week! These offers are only valid at participating locations.   

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is offering the All-American Burger and a classic side for $10 on May 28, 2026 at participating locations, according to their post on Instagram. 

Burger King Royal Perks members get a free hamburger with a purchase of $3 or more on May 28, 2026 at participating locations with the offer on the Burger King app or website. See the details on their press release. In addition, there is a delivery only offer for a free regular Whopper® when you buy one Bounty BBQ Whopper® for delivery from 5/4/26 to 5/31/26 at participating locations on the BK® App and bk.com. See the details on their website.     

Checkers is offering a Buy One Get One Free Classic Burger deal on May 27-28 at participating locations, according to an e-mail from their PR folks. 

DQ Rewards members get $1 off any Signature Stackburger from May 25-31, 2026. In order to get this discount, you need to download the DQ Mobile App & sign up to be a DQ Rewards Member. According to their press release, the offer may take 24 hours to appear in the app.   

Rewards Members can buy one Famous Star Burger and get another one for only one cent with the offer in their app on May 28, 2026 at participating locations. See the offer on their Facebook page.

Ruby Tuesday is offering a single American Smashed Burger with fries plus their All-You-Can-Eat Garden Bar for $8.99 at participating locations on May 28, 2026. Ask for the Daily Deal to get this offer. No code is needed. If ordering online, look under Promotions to see the offer. See the details on their website.

From May 25-31, Shake Shack is offering a free ShackBurger with a $10 minimum purchase at participating locations. To get this deal, use the code FREEBURGER when you order on the Shack App, online or at the in-restaurant kiosk. See the details on their press release.

Smashburger is offering any single burger for $5.28 on May 28, 2026 when you use the code 528SINGLE at checkout at participating locations and on their website or app. See the offer on the e-mail sent to subscribers on May 28 or on their website.

Sonic Reward Members get a free SONIC Smasher™ or All-American Smasher with a $5 purchase from May 4-31, 2026 when you order in the Sonic app at participating locations. See the details on their press release.

On May 28, 2026, Wayback Classic Burgers are $5 each when you order in-restaurant, online or through the Wayback Rewards program at participating locations. There is a limit of 2 per order. According to their press release, "Guests who are members of the Rewards program can redeem this offer by applying the “National Hamburger Day” reward to their order. Guests who wish to order on order.waybackburgers.com can use the code “$5CLASS” at checkout." See the offer on their Facebook page.     

Get a free Whataburger when you order a medium Fry and medium Drink online or scan your app in-store on May 28, 2026 at participating locations. There is also a giveaway for a year's worth of food when you order on May 28. See the details on their press release.  

See additional grocery, retail and restaurant deals on the WRAL Smart Shopper page HERE!

There are some very good buys on hamburger themed retail deals at Amazon this week including tools for cooking burgers, toys and funny clothing to celebrate your love of burgers! 

* Pit Boss 3-In-1 Burger Mold and Press is only $5.99 (40% off)!

* Stainless Steel Burger Press with Anti-Scald Handle is on sale for $8.99!

* Cuisinart 6.5" Cast Iron Round Smashed Burger Press is on sale for $16.24!

* BBQ & Grill 1472°F Silicone Heat Resistant Grilling Gloves Pair is on sale for $8.78 (41% off)!

* Hamburger themed unisex crew socks are on sale for $6.99 (50% off)!

* Hamburger themed men's crew socks are on sale for $8.99!

* LEGO City Burger Truck Toy Building Set for ages 5 and up is on sale for $15.99! 

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