National Ice Cream Day is almost here! On Sunday, July 19, 2026, your favorite ice cream shops and restaurants are celebrating with FREE ice cream, BOGO deals, rewards offers, and limited-time discounts. Whether you’re craving a Dilly Bar, sundae, shake, or scoop, these are the sweetest deals to add to your weekend plans.
Dairy Queen
DQ Rewards members can get a FREE Dilly Bar with a $1+ app order from July 13–19. The offer is available through the DQ app at participating U.S. locations. Details here
Marble Slab Creamery
Loyalty members can receive a FREE small cup of ice cream on National Ice Cream Day. No purchase is required at participating locations. Details here
Dippin’ Dots
Enjoy a FREE mini cup of Dippin’ Dots in any flavor during a special 2-hour giveaway window on July 19. Giveaway times vary by location, so check with your local store before visiting. Details Here
16 Handles
16 Handles Rewards members can receive a FREE frozen treat (up to $5) through the app at participating locations. Details here
Petco
Pet parents can stop by participating Petco locations for a FREE doggie ice cream while supplies last. Limit one per dog. Details here
Del Taco
Del Yeah! Rewards members can enjoy Buy One, Get One FREE regular shakes from July 17–19. Details Here
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
The first 250 guests at participating locations can receive a FREE Handel’s hat with an ice cream purchase while supplies last. Details here
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Get FREE hot fudge or caramel sauce with the purchase of any scoop on July 19 at participating scoop shops. Details here
Friendly’s
Friendly’s Fan Club Rewards members can enjoy a FREE cone or dish on National Ice Cream Day. Details here
Häagen-Dazs
Rewards members can score BOGO Sundae Series desserts as part of the Sundae Funday Club promotion, available on Sundays through July 26.
Stop & Shop
GO Rewards members can receive a FREE 1.5-quart tub of Stop & Shop brand ice cream by checking in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk between July 17–23, while supplies last. Details here
Krystal
Rewards members can enjoy BOGO shakes on July 19 at participating locations. Details here
More National Ice Cream Day Deals
These offers weren’t included in my graphic but are worth checking out:
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Enjoy $5 hand-spun milkshakes for dine-in guests on July 19.
- Potbelly: Get half-price shakes with a $5 purchase all weekend.
- Gopuff: Buy 2 Halo Top pints for $10 through July 19.
- DoorDash: Eligible customers can receive a FREE Wendy’s Frosty with a qualifying order or savings on select frozen treats during the promotional period.
- Baskin-Robbins: Get a FREE scoop with a $15 DoorDash order on July 19 using the promotional offer available while supplies last.
Tips Before You Go
- Many offers require joining the restaurant’s free rewards program or downloading the mobile app.
- Some deals are valid only at participating locations.
- Quantities may be limited, and several offers are available while supplies last.
- Check your favorite location before heading out, as promotions may vary.
National Ice Cream Day is one of the best food holidays of the year, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy free ice cream, sweet rewards, and limited-time deals on Sunday, July 19.
