In the United States, National Coffee Day — an informal holiday most commonly known for the free and discounted coffees offered by certain cafes and fast-food chains — is celebrated annually on September 29th. International Coffee Day — the worldwide version of National Coffee Day — comes just two days later on October 1st.
With 63% of Americans drinking coffee at least once a day, cafes, coffee companies, and other brands jump at the chance to promote their coffee-related products to this massive consumer base with freebies, deals, or discounts on or before National and International Coffee Days.
Here, we round up all of the Coffee Day deals we were able to confirm. Next, we list deals from previous years that may (or may not) be available again this year.
Some of these discounts and giveaways begin before the actual holiday, while others are available for some time after, so celebrants can “pour over” this list and plan out their caffeinated couponing crusade for September 29th and beyond.
National Coffee Day deals and freebies for 2024
The National Coffee Day giveaways and deals in this section are definitely happening this year and have been confirmed by the brands involved. Start with these if you’re looking for a sure thing. Deals are listed alphabetically.
ABeanToGo Coffee Roasters
Michigan residents and visitors can stop by one ABeanToGo’s two locations (in Goodrich and Flint) on September 29th for a free small brew of the day.
AeroPress
AeroPress, the company behind the popular and portable plunger-based manual coffee maker, is offering 20% off all of its coffee makers for National Coffee Day. Just use the code NATIONALCOFFEEDAY (all caps) when checking out via the AeroPress website on September 29th.
As a bonus, the brand is also launching (and discounting) its brand-new AeroPress Premium model in celebration of the occasion. The new model features the same 3-in-1 brewing technology as a traditional AeroPress but is made with aluminum, stainless steel, and handmade double-wall borosilicate glass instead of plastic.
Atlas Coffee Club
Atlas Coffee Club, a coffee subscription service that sends members a new bag of coffee from around the world each month, is celebrating National and International Coffee Days by offering new Coffee-of-the-Month subscribers a free 12-oz bag of single-origin coffee when they sign up through October 2nd.
Baya Bar
Baya Bar, a smoothie chain with locations in several U.S. states, is celebrating the 29th by offering customers a free coffee — no purchase necessary.
Bean Box
Bean Box, a Seattle-based online seller of small-batch coffee, is offering customers a free 12-oz bag of coffee with any purchase from September 27th through October 1st in celebration of National and International Coffee Days. Just enter the promo code COFFEEDAY24 (all caps) at checkout.
Biggby
Biggby Coffee is offering free 20-ounce hot or iced coffees on September 29th to Biggby cardholders, who will automatically be entered into the company’s National Coffee Day gift card giveaway.
Boring Brew
Boring Brew is offering customers 20% off specialty coffees and free shipping on all coffee through National Coffee Day.
Chobani
On September 29th, New York City residents can celebrate National Coffee Day by stopping by the Chobani Cafe in SoHo for a free drip coffee — no purchase required.
Circle K
In celebration of both National and International Coffee Days, Circle K is offering Inner Circle Rewards members a free medium coffee or iced coffee through the company’s rewards app from September 26th through October 2nd.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, which has locations in Southern California, Las Vegas, and Hawaii, is offering buy-one-get-one-free beverages to customers all day on September 29th.
Coffee Mate
Coffee Mate, known for its line of flavored creamers, is giving away limited quantities of a new, breakfast-themed creamer flavor in honor of National Coffee Day.
On September 13th, 19th, and 30th, starting at 12:00 p.m. EST, fans can order a bottle of the brand’s new bagel-and-cream-cheese-flavored creamer for no charge until limited supplies run out. On the days it’s available, the new creamer can be ordered via Coffee Mate’s online shop.
La Colombe
La Colombe Coffee Roasters, which operates 32 cafe locations in CA, IL, MA, NY, PA, TX, and DC, is offering cafe visitors a free drip coffee on September 29th in celebration of National Coffee Day. No purchase is required!
Additionally, From September 29th through October 1st, shoppers on LaColombe.com can buy three 12-oz coffee boxes and get one free.
Copper Moon Coffee
Copper Moon Coffee is offering customers 25% off any coffee ordered from its webstore through midnight on September 29th with promo code COFFEEDAY (all caps).
Dunkin’ Donuts
Dunkin’ Rewards members can celebrate National Coffee Day with a free medium-sized coffee — hot or iced — with any purchase at participating Dunkin’ locations on September 29th. And if you’re not a Rewards member yet, you can also get a free medium drink (with purchase) for your first two weeks as a member just for signing up.
Dunn Brothers Coffee
In celebration of National Coffee Day, Dunn Brothers, which has locations across the Midwest and in Texas Coffee is offering a free coffee (any size) to its rewards members.
Eight O’Clock Coffee
Eight O’Clock Coffee is offering customers 15% off any purchase of $75 or more now through September 29th in celebration of National Coffee Day. Just use code BESTBREW (all caps) at checkout.
Everyday Dose
Everyday dose, maker of powdered functional mushroom-coffee blends, is having a sale for National Coffee Day — customers can get 25% off a starter kit, which includes an electric frother, 7 free doses of mushroom coffee, and a metal measurement spoon.
Hawaii Coffee Company
Hawaii Coffee Company is offering customers 20% off coffees and everything else on its webstore (except for 100% Kona coffee due to its scarcity) through Monday, September 30th with promo code COFFEEWEEK2024 (all caps).
The company is also offering $5 domestic shipping on all orders over $29 (after 20% discount is applied).
HTeaO
HTeaO, a Texas-based tea and snacks chain with over 100 locations across multiple states, is offering customers a free cup of Free Rein Coffee with any snack or cupcake purchase on September 29th.
Icelandic Provisions
Icelandic Provisions, known for its skyr (a type of thick yogurt made from traditional Icelandic cultures), is offering coffee enthusiasts a free 4.4-oz cup of its creamy cold brew skyr.
Just enter your phone number and email on this page (Icelanding will then send you a text), purchase a cup of the cold brew skyr from a local grocery store (you can search your zip code using Icelandic’s store finder), then text the company a photo of your receipt. Icelandic will reimburse eligible purchases via Venmo or Paypal.
International Delight
International Delight, best known for its flavored coffee creamers, is celebrating National Coffee Day with a “Sweet Ride” sweepstakes.
From September 29th at 8:00 AM ET through November 10 at 11:59 PM ET, enter your info on the sweepstakes website for a chance to win a free car and a year’s supply (one per day) of International Delight’s canned iced coffee. Available flavors include Oreo, Reese’s, mocha, vanilla, and caramel macchiato.
Keurig
Keurig is offering customers 20% off pods ordered through September 30th with promo code COFFEEDAY (all caps).
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Kona Grill
Kona Grill, which has 27 locations across a variety of U.S. states, is offering customers $9 espresso martinis during happy hour on September 29th.
Krak Boba
Krak Boba, which has 15 locations in California, Florida, Minnesota, and Texas, is offering buy-one-get-one-free coffee drinks to rak Circle Loyalty members in store or on the Krak Boba app on September 29th.
Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea, a bubble tea chain with locations in many U.S. states, is offering customers buy-one-get-one-free drinks from its espresso series when ordered through the company’s app using promo code COFFEEDAY (all caps) on September 29th.
La Madeleine
La Madeleine, a French market with locations across several U.S. states, is celebrating National Coffee Day by offering customers a free drip coffee with any purchase on September 29th.
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette, which has several cafes in the Pacific Northwest and quite a few in the greater San Francisco area, is offering PB Rewards members a free medium coffee (hot or iced) with purchase from September 27th through the 29th to celebrate National Coffee Day.
Peet’s Coffee
Peet’s Coffee will be offering rewards members a free small cup of drip coffee, cold brew, or tea on September 29th via the Peet’s app.
Additionally, certain items for sale at select Peet’s locations and online are 25% off through National Coffee Day. Online shoppers can use code NCD2024 (all caps) to snag the discount.
Pilot Flying J
Pilot myRewards Plus members can get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) on September 29th with an in-app coupon.
PJ’s Coffee
On National Coffee Day, PJ’s which has locations in a number of U.S. states, is offering customers a free 12-oz coffee or cold brew with the purchase of a sandwich or pastry.
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Playa Bowls
Playa Bowls, a smoothie chain with locations across a number of U.S. states, is offering a free 16-oz Pumpkin Sweet Cream Cold Brew to any customers who purchase either a Jack O Lantern Acai Bowl or an Apple Turn Up on September 29th.
Purity Coffee
Purity Coffee is honoring the holiday by offering 20% off all orders and free shipping through International Coffee Day on October 1st.
Rarebird
Rarebird, a coffee subscription company, is having a Coffee Day sale — 40% off any subscriptions over $40.
The Reminding Coffee and Creative House
LA residents and visitors can stop by The Reminding Coffee House in Covington on September 29th for buy-one-get-one-free lattes, 50% off whole beans, and an entry into the brand’s fellow product giveaway.
Rise Brewing Co
Rise Brewing Co, maker of a popular line of canned iced coffee drinks, is celebrating Coffee Day by giving one winner free coffee for a year. To enter, just follow the brand on Instagram, sign up for its newsletter, and optionally tag a friend in the comments of the brand’s giveaway post on Instagram for an extra entry!
The Salty Donut
The Salty Donut, which has locations across a number of U.S. states, is offering 50% off batch brew and cold brew ordered via its app or website through September 29th using promo code COFFEEWEEK! (all caps).
Additionally, the chain has rolled out an exclusive coffee and donut pair available in stores only through the 29th: A fruity pebble cold foam cold brew and a mini fruity pebble donut.
Scooters Coffee
Scooter’s Coffee, which has locations across a number of U.S. states, is offering $1 any-size coffees throughout the month of September in celebration of National Coffee Day.
Sheetz
On September 29th, all Sheetz convenience store locations will be offering My Sheetz Rewardz members $0.99 cold brews (any size) via the “Offerz” tab on the Sheetz app.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Shipley Do-Nuts is offering Do-Happy Rewards members a free glazed donut with any coffee purchase on September 29th.
Starbucks
Starbucks is offering Amazon customers $10 off home products with a purchase of $50 or more via the brand's Amazon store page while supplies last.
Stewart’s Shops
Stewart’s Shops, a New York convenience store chain, is offering customers free coffee (hot or cold) from 12 p.m. to closing on September 29th in celebration of National Coffee Day.
STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse, which has 23 locations across a variety of U.S. states, is offering customers $9 espresso martinis during happy hour on National Coffee Day.
That’s It
That’s It creates non-GMO, plant-based, allergen-friendly fruit bars and other healthy snacks. From September 29th through October 1st, the company is offering customers 50% off its Organic Coffee Energy Minis, which are available in flavors like mocha, double espresso, and vanilla.
Customers can redeem the 50% discount by using the code COFFEE2024 (all caps) at checkout on the brand’s website or by purchasing via Amazon, where the discount will be applied automatically.
TXB Stores
TXB Stores, a convenience store chain with locations in Texas and Oklahoma, is offering customers a free large cappuccino or coffee via an in-app coupon on September 29th.
Verena Street Coffee
Verena Street Coffee sells a variety of craft-roasted coffee and espresso blends online and at grocery stores throughout the American Midwest. In celebration of National Coffee Day, Verena is offering customers 25% off coffee through midnight on September 29th.
Viva La Fresca Bakery & Cafe
Viva La Fresca, a cafe in Smyrna, Tennessee, is offering customers $1 drip coffee all day on September 29th. Additionally, all signature lattes are 2 for $10 in-store, and mobile latte orders are 10% off.
Volcanica Coffee
Volcanica Coffee is offering 35% off coffee orders with a new subscription using promo code FALL24 (all caps) through September 29th.
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Voodoo Doughnut
Voodoo Doughnot, the iconic, Portland-based craft donut chain, will be offering customers a free cup of Brewed Magic Roast or Magic Roast Cold Brew between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. Plus, Dirty Chai donuts will be on sale for just $2.
Customers can also score $5 off 12-oz bags of the Magic Roast coffee and Pink Hole coffee mugs, either in store or online.
White Castle
White Castle is celebrating National Coffee Day with a coupon — buy one breakfast combo, get one free — valid only on September 29th. The printable coupon is available on White Castle’s “Value Offers” page.
White Rock Coffee
White Rock Coffee, which has 6 locations around the Dallas, TX, area, is celebrating National Coffee Day by offering buy-one-get-one-free coffees to customer pairs who both have the White Rock Coffee app. Simply show up at any of the brand’s locations with a friend or family member, show a barista that you both have the app, and get two coffees for the price of one.
YouChews
YouChews, maker of a line of on-the-go, caffeinated coffee chews, is offering 15% off its product when purchased via its Amazon store now through December 2nd in celebration of National Coffee Day.
Ziggi’s
Ziggi’s Coffee, a drive-through and dine-in cafe chain with around 100 locations across 20 or so U.S. states (with more opening frequently — it’s a franchise), is offering each customer a 160-oz Daily Brew, Iced Coffee, or Cold Brew for just $1 on September 29th in recognition of National Coffee Day.
In an even bolder move, the brand is also allowing fans to apply for a chance to be appointed Ziggi’s temporary “Chief Coffee Officer.” The winner will also receive $2,500 in prize money along with a trip to Dillanos Coffee Roasters (the brand’s roasting partner) in Sumner, Washington, from October 15 through Thursday, October 17 for a facility tour and tasting experience.
To enter, participants must submit a 15 to 60-second video explaining why they have what it takes for the “job” to a special application website between September 16 and September 25.
Unconfirmed deals and freebies from previous years that may be available
Below is a roundup of National Coffee Day deals, discounts, and freebies that have been offered in past years. Some may be offered again this year, while others may not, so it could be worth calling ahead the day-of to confirm before visiting these businesses.
Casey’s
In past years, Casey’s Rewards members have received coupons for one free coffee (any size) loaded to their accounts on Sept. 29th.
Duck Donuts
In past years, Duck Donuts has offered customers a free medium coffee or cold brew with any purchase on September 29th.
Dutch Bros
In past years, Dutch Bros sold “Drink More Coffee” hats on September 29th and offered a free cup of coffee to any customer who purchased one.
McDonald’s
In past years, some McDonald's locations have offered $0.99 coffees on National Coffee Day.
Perkins
In past years, Perkins has offered customers 20% off all bagged coffees and K-Cups for National Coffee Day.
Potbelly
In past years, Potbelly has offered Potbelly Perks rewards members double points on any cold brew shake purchased through the sandwich chain’s app on September 29th.
Tim Hortons
In past years, Tim Hortons has offered rewards members a free medium coffee or iced coffee with any purchase via an online coupon.
Wendy’s
In past years, Wendy’s has offered customers a $0.99 small coffee via the Wendy’s app on National Coffee Day.
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