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.
From July 19 to 25, 2026, Baskin Robbins is offering $5 off an order of $20 or more in-shop, via the BR app or online at baskinrobbins.com.
Next up, on July 26, 2026, the popular ice cream shop is offering a sweet special — buy-one-get-one FREE scoop of ice cream.
And, to end the sweet month, Baskin-Robbins is offering its Celebrate 31 Special on July 31, 2026 — 31% off all scoops.
All of the cool deals are exclusively for Baskin-Robbins Rewards members. Join Baskin-Robbins Rewards here.
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.
Häagen-Dazs
For more than 60 years, Häagen-Dazs has been a favorite of ice cream lovers because of its high quality and exceptional ingredients.
The popular ice cream brand recently introduced two new products: Cherry Dark Chocolate Bar (cherry ice cream with cherry sauce swirls, dipped in dark chocolate) and Dark Cherry Truffle (cherry vanilla ice cream with cocoa truffles and swirls of sweet and tart cherry sauce).
On both July 19 and July 26, rewards members can get a BOGO deal on one of the chain's new sundaes:
- Caramel Cone Sundae: Caramel Cone Ice Cream with chocolate-covered cone pieces and caramel swirls, laced with waffle cone pieces, drizzled with warm caramel and topped with whipped cream.
- Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Sundae: Strawberry Ice Cream with strawberry pieces, topped with hot fudge, whipped cream and a chocolate-covered strawberry.
- Hot Fudge & Caramel Sundae: Vanilla Ice Cream with hot fudge, warm caramel and candied pecans, topped with whipped cream and a premium cocktail cherry from Traverse City Whiskey Co.
Shoppers can also get Haagen-Dazs pints BOGO at Publix through Wednesday, July 22.
You can sign up for the rewards club by downloading the app or visiting www.haagendazs.us.
Insomnia Cookies
Don’t sleep on this National Ice Cream Day deal. Did you know Insomnia Cookies also sells ice cream?
From July 17 to 19, 2026, Insomnia Cookies is offering a FREE two-scoop cup of ice cream with any $5+ purchase. No loyalty membership required.
The offer is available in-shop or on local delivery.
Insomnia Cookies is also offering a Happy Hour special with a sweet BOGO deal — through July 30, 2026.
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.
The Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach
The Ventanita at The Betsy South Beach is offering 99-cent cones all day. Choose from soft-serve vanilla, chocolate or swirl.
The Ventanita is on the breezeway on 14th Place.
Wendy’s
Chill out at Wendy’s with a cool deal this summer!
From June 20 to Aug. 23, 2026, Wendy’s is offering a small Classic Frosty for just $1. Choose from chocolate or vanilla.
However, Wendy’s Rewards members enjoy early access on National Ice Cream Day, July 19, 2026 — exclusively in the Wendy’s app.
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