National Coffee Day is Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and coffee lovers have plenty of reasons to make an extra stop on their morning commute. From free brewed coffee and complimentary coffee smoothies to $3 frozen coffee drinks and limited-edition treats, restaurants and coffee chains across the U.S. are marking the occasion with limited-time offers.
Some promotions require a rewards membership or a purchase, while others can be redeemed without buying anything else. Because many of the offers are available only for a limited time—and some are limited to participating locations—it's worth checking the details before heading out.
Here are the National Coffee Day 2026 deals to know.
| Brand | Deal | Date | Requirement |
| Dairy Queen | $3 Small DQ Coffee Cooler | Through Nov. 1 | Participating locations |
| 7 Brew | FREE State License Plate Sticker | Sept. 29 | Drink purchase required |
| Dunkin' | FREE Medium Hot or Iced Coffee | Sept. 29 | Rewards + qualifying purchase |
| Krispy Kreme | FREE Small or Medium Hot/Iced Coffee | Sept. 29 | Any purchase |
| Scooter's Coffee | FREE Medium Brewed Coffee | Sept. 27–29 | App required |
| Smoothie King | FREE 12-oz Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha Smoothie | Sept. 28–29 | Healthy Rewards |
| 7-Eleven | $1 Small Hot Beverage or Canned Coffee | Sept. 29 | Hawaii only |
| Jamba | $3 Small Cloud Whip Topped Blended Coffee | Sept. 29 | In-store |
| Circle K | FREE Medium Hot or Iced Coffee | Sept. 29 | Inner Circle Rewards + app |
Dairy Queen — $3 Small Coffee Cooler
Dairy Queen is celebrating National Coffee Day with its new DQ Coffee Coolers, a frozen coffee-style drink made with cold brew, DQ soft serve and ice.
Through November 1, 2026, customers can get a small DQ Coffee Cooler for just $3 at participating U.S. locations.
Deal: Small DQ Coffee Cooler for $3
When: Through Nov. 1, 2026
Where: Participating U.S. locations
Purchase required: No additional purchase specified
Three flavors are available:
OREO DQ Coffee Cooler
Salted Caramel DQ Coffee Cooler
Toasted Marshmallow DQ Coffee Cooler
The Toasted Marshmallow flavor is available for a limited time.
7 Brew — FREE State License Plate Sticker
7 Brew is celebrating National Coffee Day with a collectible giveaway rather than a free coffee.
On September 29, customers can receive a FREE state license plate-style sticker with a drink purchase, while supplies last. 7 Brew's official website is currently promoting the National Coffee Day sticker giveaway.
Deal: FREE state license plate sticker
Date: Sept. 29, 2026
Requirement: Purchase a drink
Availability: While supplies last
The stickers are designed around individual states, making this a fun extra for 7 Brew fans and collectors.
Important: This is a freebie with purchase, not a free coffee promotion.
Dunkin'— FREE Medium Coffee With Any Purchase
Dunkin' is giving Rewards members a free coffee for National Coffee Day.
On September 29, Dunkin' Rewards members can get a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase through the Dunkin' app at participating locations.
Eligible coffee choices include Dunkin's Original Blend, Limited Batch Series coffees, 100% Guatemalan hot coffee and Dunkin' Midnight hot coffee.
Deal: FREE medium hot or iced coffee
Date: Sept. 29, 2026
Requirement: Dunkin’ Rewards + purchase through the app
Location: Participating U.S. stores
How to get it
Join Dunkin' Rewards.
Place a qualifying order through the Dunkin' app.
Add an eligible medium hot or iced coffee.
Apply the National Coffee Day offer at checkout.
Krispy Kreme — FREE Coffee With Any Purchase
Krispy Kreme has two coffee-themed promotions for National Coffee Day.
On September 29, customers at participating Krispy Kreme shops can receive a FREE small or medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase. The offer is limited to one per guest.
There is also a limited-time doughnut deal running September 26–29:
Buy any dozen at regular price and get a dozen Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnuts for $5.
Coffee deal: FREE small or medium hot/iced coffee with any purchase
Date: Sept. 29
Doughnut deal: $5 coffee-flavored doughnut dozen with any dozen purchase
Doughnut dates: Sept. 26–29
Availability: Participating Krispy Kreme shops
Scooter's Coffee — FREE Medium Brewed Coffee
Scooter's Coffee is extending its National Coffee Day celebration over three days.
From September 27 through September 29, customers can get a FREE medium brewed coffee once per day through the Scooter's Coffee mobile app. No additional purchase is required.
Customers can choose from:
Scooter's Blend
Flavor of the Day
Dark Roast
The offer is available at Scooter's Coffee locations nationwide, subject to the promotion's terms.
There is also a special sticker giveaway on September 29 for early customers, while supplies last.
Deal: FREE medium brewed coffee
Dates: Sept. 27–29
Purchase required: No
How: Scooter's Coffee mobile app
Limit: One free coffee per guest per day
Scooter's is also offering a separate buy-one-get-one-free Caramelicious drink promotion through DoorDash during the same period.
Smoothie King— FREE Coffee Protein Smoothie
Smoothie King is putting a smoothie spin on National Coffee Day.
Healthy Rewards members can get a FREE 12-oz Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha Smoothie on September 28 and 29. The offer is available at participating Smoothie King locations nationwide.It's a different take on the traditional coffee freebie, combining coffee flavor with Smoothie King's protein smoothie format.
Deal: FREE 12-oz Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha Smoothie
Dates: Sept. 28–29
Requirement: Healthy Rewards membership
Purchase required: No
Location: Participating locations nationwide
7-Eleven — $1 Coffee
For coffee fans in Hawaii, 7-Eleven Hawaii has a special National Coffee Day deal.
On September 29, customers can get a small hot beverage or a 7-Eleven Hawai'i canned Black or Hazelnut Coffee for just $1, while supplies last.
Deal: $1 small hot beverage or canned Black/Hazelnut Coffee
Date: Sept. 29, 2026
Location: 7-Eleven Hawaii
Availability: While supplies last
Jamba — $3 Small Cloud Whip Topped Blended Coffee
Jamba is offering a specialty coffee drink for just $3 on National Coffee Day.
On September 29, customers can get one Small Cloud Whip Topped Blended Coffee for $3.
You can choose between:
Buzzin' Mocha Moo'd
Coffee Dream Machine
According to Jamba's official terms, the offer is in-store only at participating locations. Drive-thrus and kiosks are excluded, and the offer is available while supplies last.
The promotion is limited to one per person and cannot be combined with another offer or reward.
Deal: $3 Small Cloud Whip Topped Blended Coffee
Date: Sept. 29, 2026
Requirement: In-store purchase
Limit: One per person
Important: Cloud Whip only; Protein Cloud Whip excluded
Circle K — FREE Medium Hot or Iced Coffee
On September 29, Inner Circle Rewards members can claim a FREE medium hot or iced coffee through the Circle K app at participating locations.
The offer is limited to one redemption per customer. In some Northern Tier locations, cup availability may mean the offer is available as a large iced coffee or medium hot coffee.
Deal: FREE medium hot or iced coffee
Date: Sept. 29, 2026
Requirement: Inner Circle Rewards + app
Limit: One per customer
Availability: Participating locations, while supplies last
With National Coffee Day falling on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, it's worth checking the relevant app, rewards account and participating-location status before heading out.
