Summer Solstice 2026 Freebies & Deals: First Day of Summer
Gigi S. Food
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.
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