Savor Sweet Savings on National Ice Cream Day With Freebies!

WHO:

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - President Ronald Reagan declared National Ice Cream Day in 1984.

WHAT:

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Vanilla is the most-ordered ice cream flavor in America, accounting for nearly 21% of all ice cream orders in 2025.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Häagen-Dazs was the most-ordered ice cream brand in 2025, followed by Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Tillamook, and Halo Top.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Dairy Queen is offering a free Dilly Bar with any order of $1 or more through July 19.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can get $5 off an order of $20 or more from July 19 to July 25.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Friendly's is giving away a free cone or dish to every guest on July 19.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Dippin' Dots is offering a free mini cup on July 19 and 25% off online orders with promo code "NICD26."

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Wendy's is selling chocolate or vanilla Frosty for $1 from July 20 to August 23.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Graeter's is offering 10% off online orders with promo code "ICECREAMDAY10" from July 17 to July 19.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - DoorDash is providing discounts for DashPass members on Häagen-Dazs pints from July 16 to July 22.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Dunkin' Rewards members can earn 4x points on donuts and Munchkins on July 19.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Cold Stone Creamery is holding a giveaway starting at 9 a.m. on July 19, ending at 11:59 p.m. on July 22.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Insomnia Cookies is offering a free two-scoop cup of ice cream with a $5 purchase from July 17 to July 19.

WHERE:

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - National Ice Cream Day is celebrated across the United States.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Offers are available at participating locations nationwide for various brands mentioned.

WHEN:

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - National Ice Cream Day is on July 19.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Offers from Dairy Queen are valid through July 19.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Baskin-Robbins offers are valid from July 19 to July 25.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Wendy's offer is valid from July 20 to August 23.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Graeter's offer is valid from July 17 to July 19.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - DoorDash offers are valid from July 16 to July 22.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Cold Stone's giveaway starts on July 19 and ends on July 22.

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Insomnia Cookies offer is valid from July 17 to July 19.

WHY:

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - National Ice Cream Day was established to celebrate ice cream and promote its enjoyment.

HOW:

[7:02 a.m. ET] - USA Today - Customers can access deals through loyalty programs, apps, and promotional codes as specified by each brand.

(UPDATED July 18, 2026 19:22 UTC)

National Ice Cream Day, declared by President Reagan in 1984, is celebrated on the third Sunday of July, which falls on July 19 this year. Vanilla remains the most popular flavor in America, making up nearly 21% of all ice cream orders in 2025, while Häagen-Dazs topped the list of ice cream brands. To mark the occasion, various brands are offering special promotions, including Dairy Queen's free Dilly Bar with any order over a dollar through July 19 and Baskin-Robbins' $5 off orders of $20 or more from July 19 to July 25.