Summer Solstice 2026 Freebies & Deals: First Day of Summer

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The longest day of the year deserves the biggest deals. We rounded up every Summer Solstice freebie and deal for 2026, from free shakes and blizzards to BOGO sandwiches and a shot at a year of free doughnuts.

The summer solstice arrives on June 20, 2026, bringing the longest day of the year—and plenty of freebies and deals to celebrate. From free shakes and Blizzards to BOGO sandwiches and a chance to win free doughnuts, we've rounded up the best offers. Just note that some deals require rewards membership, promo codes, or are only valid on specific dates.

Summer Solstice 2026 Freebies & Deals

Brand	Deal Details	Requirement
Krispy Kreme	Randomly selected guests at each shop win 12 months of free Original Glazed doughnuts (one dozen/month for a year); everyone else can grab a dozen Original Glazed for just $2	$2 deal requires buying any dozen at regular price; June 20
Dairy Queen	The fan-favorite Oreo Dirt Pie Blizzard returns to celebrate the first day of summer	Available June 20
CAVA	Free pita chips — Classic or Hot Harissa — no purchase necessary	CAVA Rewards members; Friday, June 20
Potbelly	Buy any Original or BIG sandwich, get a second Original sandwich free	App/online orders only; promo code BOGO; Friday, June 20
Kroger	92,000 shoppers score a digital coupon for a free pint of Kroger Brand Ice Cream	Digital coupon; June 20
Friendly's	Free scoop or cone via a Wallet Drop in the Friendly's app; works in-store or carry-out	Rewards members; June 20
Wayback Burgers	Free 12 oz Vanilla Shake, one per person	In-restaurant; participating locations; June 20
Dutch Bros	Free crazy straw with every medium or large drink	Starting at 3 PM, June 20
Beyond Juicery + Eatery	Free color-changing cup with any 20 oz beverage	Purchase required; June 20
Edible Arrangements	Free smoothie, no purchase necessary	Participating locations; June 16–21
Milkshake Factory	Buy One, Get One free Vanilla Milkshakes, all day open to close	June 20
Cinnabon	Free Cinnabon x Mini Brands Foodies pack with a 4ct BonBite purchase	June 20–22
White Castle	BOGO free small shake after 8 PM	Code SUMMER; June 20–22
Subway	BOGO $1 Footlongs	Code BOGO1

Weekly Freebies Worth Catching on the Solstice

Since June 20, 2026 falls on a Friday, a handful of recurring Friday freebies stack right on top of the solstice fun:

Brand	Deal Details	Requirement
Sonic	Live Free Fridays — weekly in-app freebie, no codes or extra steps	In-app; qualifying purchase
Casey's	Free medium Frozen Drink every Friday (May–August), limit 4 per member	Casey's Rewards; select stores
Frazil	Free small Frazil slushie every Friday in June (June 6–27) — fill a small cup and scan at the register	Participating c-stores; limit 1 per person; while supplies last
Lemonhead x Gopuff	4 free packs of Lemonhead ropes delivered, Fridays 1–8 PM (through Aug 29) — if rain's in your forecast	Within a Gopuff delivery area

Fine Print & Level-Up Pro Tips

Join the Rewards Clubs First: Several of the best freebies are rewards-only. CAVA, Friendly's, Sonic, and Casey's all run their solstice deals through free loyalty programs — sign up before June 20 so the freebie is waiting in your wallet.
Memorize the Promo Codes: A few deals only unlock with a code: BOGO at Potbelly, BOGO1 at Subway, and SUMMER for White Castle's after-8 PM shake. Save them in your notes before you order.
Chase the Krispy Kreme Jackpot: Random guests at each participating shop win a full year of free Original Glazed doughnuts on June 20. Even if you don't win, the $2-a-dozen deal is a steal — just buy a dozen at regular price to unlock it.
Stack the Friday Freebies: Because the solstice falls on a Friday in 2026, recurring deals from Sonic, Casey's, and Frazil overlap with the one-day solstice offers. Plan a route and double up.
Mind the Multi-Day Windows: Not everything is June 20 only — Cinnabon and White Castle run through June 22, and Edible Arrangements starts June 16. A little planning means more free treats.