To say that we love ice cream in the U.S. is a bit of an understatement. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, in 2024, 1.31 billion gallons of ice cream were produced in the country. On average, Americans eat around twenty pounds of ice cream each year, equal to about four gallons per person.
That said, on a hot summer day, there are few more refreshing treats than ice cream. Whether you enjoy it in a cone, a cup or in a sundae with multiple toppings, the summer is the perfect time for this sweet, creamy, frozen dessert. And National Ice Cream Day is the optimal day for celebrating with some freshly churned scoops, ideally of the free sort.
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What day is National Ice Cream Day?
If you didn’t know it already, this Sunday, July 20 is National Ice Cream Day. But who wants to commemorate just one day when you can celebrate a whole weekend of ice cream, right? The best part? Ice cream sellers from coast to coast are celebrating this very summer holiday with deals aplenty. Keep scrolling to see some of the best.
Where to get free ice cream for National Ice Cream Day in the U.S.
Baskin-Robbins
Beginning on Sunday through July 26th, Baskin-Robbins is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by offering Baskin-Robbins Rewards members $5 off orders of $20 or more placed through a third-party delivery service.
Burger King
On July 20th, the popular fast-food chain is celebrating the holiday by offering Royal Perks members a free Soft Serve ice cream cone with the purchase of $1 or more.
Dairy Queen
From now until July 20th, DQ is offering a free Dilly Bar (vanilla soft serve dipped in a crunchy chocolate coating, cherry or butterscotch) for DQ Rewards members with a purchase of $1 or more through the DQ app or website.
Dippin’ Dots
This Sunday, Dippin’ Dots will be giving away free mini cups of Dippin’ Dots during a two-hour window (check your local store for giveaway hours). The first 100 guests will also receive a free souvenir take home cup.
Friendly’s
Friendly’s Fan Club Rewards members can get a free cone or dish of ice cream on National Ice Cream Day.
Graeter’s
Sweet Rewards Loyalty Program members can get Member $1.55 single-dip sugar cones through Sunday.
Jeni’s
On National Ice Cream Day, guests can add Sundae Fudge Sauce to any order for free.
Marble Slab Creamery
Marble Slab loyalty members will get a free small ice cream on National Ice Cream Day.
My/Mochi Ice Cream
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, My/Mochi fans can enter to win a year’s supply of ice cream when they follow the brand on Instagram, like a post, comment with summer plans, and tag a friend.
Petco
Even your furry friends can take advantage of National Ice Cream Day deals. Petco is offering free pup cups of ice cream in stores.
Van Leeuwen
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, Van Leeuwen ice cream is offering $3 scoops of its popular Honeycomb flavor from noon to 2 pm
16 Handles
The popular ice cream chain is giving users of its 16 Handles app a free soft serve treat (up to $5 value) at participating locations this Sunday.