# Candy-Themed Holidays National Doughnut Day Gives Away Free Sweets to the Public By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-05 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-doughnut-day References: [washingtonian](http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/restaurants/bestbites/12555.html) It's time to loosen up those belts a few notches because today is National Doughnut Day! This glorious sugar-filled holiday may not get you the day off work, but it may get you some free doughnuts. [Krispy Kreme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-original-glazed-donut) is giving away one free doughnut per customer (mmmmm:) while [Dunkin' Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-iced-drink) celebrates by offering a free doughnut with any purchase of a beverage or coffee. Delish! **Implications** - Consumers love to receive free items. By celebrating what otherwise would be an ordinary day and turning it into something special, like National Doughnut Day, companies manage to generate buzz amongst audiences. A company offering a free product or deal encourages positive brand recognition and consumer loyalty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sugar-filled Holidays:** Creating special days dedicated to sweet treats like National Doughnut Day can generate buzz and positive brand recognition. - **Free Product Promotions:** Offering free doughnuts or other products to customers can build consumer loyalty and strengthen brand image. - **Consumer Engagement Events:** Creating unique, celebratory events like National Doughnut Day can engage consumers and create a memorable brand experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops can leverage sugar-themed holidays to attract customers and promote their offerings. - **Retail and Marketing:** Retailers and marketers can capitalize on the popularity of free product promotions to drive sales and increase brand awareness. - **Events and Hospitality:** Event planners and hospitality businesses can organize special occasions like National Doughnut Day to create memorable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complimentary Donut Cafe Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-national-donut-day.md) - [Doughnut Day Beverage Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-2.md) - [Kindness-Themed Donut Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-world-kindness-day.md) - [BOGO Donut Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-sprinkle-day-offer.md) - [No-ID Donut Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-original-glazed-donut.md) - [National Donut Day Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bogo-donuts-deal.md) - [Complimentary Summertime Donut Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-freedom-days.md) - [Complimentary Election Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-election-day.md) - [Celebratory Branded Chocolate Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-world-chocolate-day.md)