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It’s the most scoop-erific time of the year: National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20, and dozens of dessert chains are dishing out deals worth screaming for. Whether you prefer soft serve or super-premium pints, you’ll find plenty of frozen perks—some free, some heavily discounted.
From fast-food giants like Wendy’s and Burger King to boutique brands like Jeni’s and McConnell’s, nearly every corner of the ice cream world is offering up a reason to celebrate. And this year, the holiday isn’t just about sweet treats—it’s also about sweetening loyalty programs, boosting delivery app engagement, and even paying tribute to flavor-infused namesakes (we’re looking at you, Halo Top).
Here’s your definitive guide to every scoop, swirl, and saving.
National Ice Cream Day 2025 deals
Burger King:
Royal Perks members get a free soft serve cone with any $1+ purchase on July 20.
Wendy’s:
Rewards members can get a free small Frosty with any purchase on July 20 through the app.
Dairy Queen:
Free Dilly Bar with any $1+ purchase for rewards members who order via the DQ app through July 20.
Baskin-Robbins:
Rewards members get $5 off $20+ orders from July 20 to 26 via Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub or Postmates.
Cold Stone Creamery:
- July 18: $3 off $10+ with code NICD3OFF10.
- July 19: $5 off $15+ by texting LOVEIT25 to 568348.
- July 20: Chance to win free ice cream for a year via Instagram.
Friendly’s:
Fan Club members get a free cone or dish on July 20. All customers can get a 90-cent single scoop the same day.
Marble Slab Creamery:
Loyalty members get a free small ice cream in-store on July 20. Offer valid for 7 days, no purchase required.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream:
$3 scoops of Honeycomb ice cream from 12–2 p.m. on July 20 in stores.
Graeter’s Ice Cream:
Rewards members get a scoop in a sugar cone for $1.55 from July 18 to 20.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams:
Free sundae fudge topping with any order in stores on July 20.
Gopuff:
Up to 30% off ice cream brands like Jeni’s, Halo Top, and FatBoy from July 20 to 27, no code needed.
Halo Top:
Free pint for anyone whose first, middle, or last name matches an ice cream brand (e.g. Ben, Jerry, Edy). Submit proof at HaloTop.com/IceCreamDay through July 20.
McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams:
15% off online orders placed on July 19 and 20, auto-applied at checkout. Four-flavor minimum purchase required.
The backstory:
President Ronald Reagan originally declared National Ice Cream Day in 1984, and every third Sunday in July since then has been reserved for Americans to honor their favorite frozen dessert. Over time, it’s become a high-profile day for major brands to drive traffic, app sign-ups, and customer loyalty through promotions—especially in the middle of summer.
Many brands now pair these ice cream deals with giveaways, social media contests, or exclusive app rewards. Some run promotions for just the day itself, while others (like Baskin-Robbins and Cold Stone) extend deals across multiple days or offer tiered discounts throughout the week.
The Source: This article is based on official promotional details from Burger King, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, Baskin-Robbins, Cold Stone Creamery, Halo Top, Jeni’s, and other participating brands. Dates and availability may vary by location. Always check your app or local store for details.