National Ice Cream Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Dairy Queen, Ben & Jerrys, Target, and more

We’re not sure why exactly, but we’re the midst of a flurry of national food days. Fresh from National French Fry Day and National Hot Dog Day, it’s now time to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. We’re not in the business of picking favorites, but come on. We’ll whisper it quietly, but this is our favorite. Not only is this ice cream we’re talking about, but the free deals and limited-time promotions are elite.Sunday, July 19, is National Ice Cream Day. We’re already seeing special offers from Target, Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, and many more popular retailers. Clear your schedule, because ice cream is on the menu all weekend.These are our favorite National Ice Cream Day deals in 2026.Baskin RobbinsFrom National Ice Cream Day through July 25, rewards members get $5 off orders of $20 or more in-app or online. On July 26, members can score a buy-one-get-one free scoop.Blue Bell Ice CreamGrab the limited-time Chocolate Lava Cake flavor in honor of National Ice Cream Month before it sells out.Blue BunnyUse DoorDash’s DashMart grocery service to secure a “buy two, save $5 deal” on soft pints and mini swirls through July 26.Dairy QueenRewards members can claim a free Dilly Bar with any purchase of $1 or more in the DQ app from July 13-19.Dippin’ DotsScore a free mini cup of any flavor at participating locations during a specific two-hour window on National Ice Cream Day (check their online locator to find one near you).DoorDashDashPass members get a free Wendy’s Frosty with a $20 purchase and a “buy two, save $4” deal on Häagen-Dazs from July 16-22.Friendly’sGet a free cone or dish of Friendly’s signature ice cream on July 19. There’s no rewards membership or purchase required to qualify.GoPuffGrab two pints of Ben & Jerry’s for $8, two pints of Halo Top for $10, or 30% off Snickers and Twix Ice Cream Bar packs. FAM members can score select premium pints for just $3.50.Graeter’sUse code ICECREAMDAY10 for 10% off online orders from July 17-19. Sweet Rewards members can also grab a $1.56 single-dip sugar cone in-store.Häagen-DazsDashPass member can buy two, save $4 until July 22.Jeni’s Ice CreamsVisit a scoop shop on July 19 to get a free pour of the signature Fudge Sauce or brand-new Caramel Sauce with any order.KilwinsEnter Instagram sweepstakes between July 19-31 for a chance to win “free ice cream for a year” (awarded as a $650 gift card).Marble Slab CreameryLoyalty members can redeem a free small ice cream on July 19.Salt & StrawBuild your own custom pint (three scoops with fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry) for $12.50 from July 17-23, plus earn double loyalty points on July 19.Stop & ShopScan your loyalty card at the in-store Savings Station kiosks from July 17-23 for a chance to win a free 1.5-quart container of store-brand ice cream.TargetScore a buy one, get one 50% off deal on all ice cream from July 12-18.Wendy’sDashPass members can get a free Frosty with $20+ orders until July 22.