National Ice Cream Day deals and freebies for 2026
What’s better than ice cream? FREE ice cream, of course. Everyone screams for ice cream deals!
July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, followed by National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July. Sunny California ranks No. 1 in ice cream production, with Indiana coming in second. However, find lots of cool deals and freebies in every state on July 19, 2026.
Photo: Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins
National Ice Cream Month is the perfect time to enjoy the Flavor of the Month at Baskin-Robbins. For July, it’s Brookie Batter. The sweet concoction is brown sugar and brownie batter flavored ice creams with OREO cookie pieces, chocolate chip cookie and brownie doughs and brownie batter flavored swirls.
To end the sweet month, Baskin-Robbins is offering its Celebrate 31 Special on July 31, 2026 — 31% off all scoops.
If you’re looking for more sweet deals, download the chain’s app for exclusive deals and offers.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is the king of all ice cream shops. And it’s definitely one of the best places to celebrate National Ice Cream Day.
Here’s the inside scoop: Dairy Queen is giving away a FREE Dilly Bar with a minimum $1 purchase from July 13 to 19, 2026.
The sweet giveaway is only available in the DQ app.
Dippin’ Dots
Take a dip on National Ice Cream Day! Celebrate the cool day at Dippin’ Dots.
Ice cream lovers can enjoy a FREE mini cup of Dippin’ Dots on July 19, 2026.
The giveaway is only available during a special two-hour window. However, times vary by location. Check here for participating locations and giveaway hours.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day a few days early and with frozen yogurt instead!
On July 17, 2026, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is giving the first 50 customers in line at 3 p.m. a FREE cup of froyo and toppings (up to 5-oz.)
If you swirl more than 5 ounces (and you will!), simply pay the difference — around 80 cents an ounce.
Potbelly
Belly up to Potbelly for sweet savings on National Ice Cream Day!
Through Aug. 2, 2026, Potbelly is offering a half-price shake after 2 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday & Sunday (including on July 19, 2026!) at — exclusively for Potbelly Rewards members.
The sweet deal requires an additional minimum $5 purchase.
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