National Hamburger Day deals, May 2026

Hamburgers are beloved by Americans, whether you enjoy a Big Mac or a fancy Wagyu beef burger. The meaty sandwich even gets its own holiday on May 28, 2026 — National Hamburger Day. It’s a fitting way to top off May as National Burger Month.

The day of the burger perfectly aligns with Memorial Day, a holiday weekend when many grills are fired up at a holiday cookout for what else? Hamburgers!

Don’t confuse National Hamburger Day in May with National Cheeseburger Day in September! Burger lovers have two holidays to enjoy savings on the iconic and popular meaty sandwich.

You can celebrate National Hamburger Day with deals, discounts and freebies from various restaurants.

Plus, many locally owned restaurants and other businesses may offer deals on the big, juicy day, so check your local Living on the Cheap network site for deals in your area.

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Here’s what’s available on National Hamburger Day for 2026:

Checkers & Rally’s

On May 27 and 28, 2026, Checkers & Rally’s is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Classic Burger to celebrate National Hamburger Day.

The Classic Burger is made with a 100% beef hamburger patty topped with iceberg lettuce, pickles, red onion, ketchup, mustard and mayo on a toasted bakery-style bun.

Dairy Queen

From May 25 to 31, 2026, Dairy Queen is offering $1 off any Signature Stackburger for DQ Rewards members.

Choose from the following Signature Stackburgers: FlameThrower, Bacon Cheese Deluxe, Cheese Deluxe, Backyard Bacon Ranch or Original Cheeseburger.

Shake Shack

You can never go wrong with enjoying a great shake alongside a juicy hamburger. And Shake Shack is the place to go for both…and fries, too!

May is National Hamburger Month and the popular burger joint is celebrating with a FREE burger every week, all month long.

For the final week, from May 21 to 31, 2026, Shake Shake is offering FREE ShackBurger with a $10 minimum purchase on National Hamburger Day. Find more details here.