National Hot Dog Day falls on the third Wednesday in July each year — which is Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
We’re putting together a list of deals and freebies that commemorate the day — but please check the dates carefully, because some venues are observing the occasion on a different date this week.

And remember, most deals are valid at participating locations, while supplies last.
Participation may vary among locations, particularly with national chains and franchises.

National Hot Dog Day deals in 2026

NOTE: We are still in the process of updating for 2026 and will be adding deals that are announced last-minute, so please check back.

As always, remember that participation can vary by location — particularly with the national chains and franchises.

Circle K

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, you can grab a roller grill hot dog for just $1 — using the Circle K app.
Limit of one offer per person. 
You must be an Inner Circle rewards member to claim and redeem the deal.
This offer was announced on Facebook.

There are multiple locations throughout metro Atlanta. 

There is also a $3 Meal Deal that includes a hot dog, bag of chips, and any-size drink (up to 44oz).

Costco

On every day of the year, Costco members can get a $1.50 combo deal — a hot dog and 20-oz soda or bottled water.

Krystal

Rewards members can snag a FREE Pup, Corn Pup, or Chili Cheese Pup with any $5 or more purchase.
The offer is good on July 15, 2026. 
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PLUS, through August 16, 2026, Club Krystal members can get a different deal every day of the week, through a promotion called Krystalpalooza.

Daily Krystalpalooza Deals

• Sunday: 40% off purchases of $25 or more
• Monday: Happy Hour featuring $0.50 Krystals (limit five) from 2–5 p.m.
• Tuesday: $5 Pick 5
• Wednesday: Buy one combo, get one free (excluding Sackfuls and wings)
• Thursday: Free Chili Cheese Fries with a minimum $10 purchase
• Friday: Triple loyalty points
• Saturday: $12 Original Sackfuls and $15 Cheese Sackfuls
• All week: 50% off breakfast combos

Love’s Travel Stops

Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating with five days of deals.
From July 13 to 17 2026, Rewards members can access a new daily offer through the Love’s Rewards App at more than 600 participating locations. You can redeem one offer per person, per day. 
Read the press release

The deals include:

• July 13: Buy two hot dogs, get a free fountain drink
• July 14: Buy one hot dog, get one free
• July 15: Get a free hot dog
• July 16: Buy one hot dog, get one for $1
• July 17: Get two hot dogs for $3

The Original Hot Dog Factory

We don’t have a deal for 2026 yet.
But last year, it was announced with one day’s notice on Facebook that all locations would give away free hot dogs with an additional purchase — so stay tuned!

You’ll find locations around the metro area, including:

• Alpharetta (Halcyon)
• South Fulton
• Atlanta (Lee + White)
• Stonecrest Food Court

Philly Pretzel Factory

On July 15, 2026, you can get Pretzel Dogs for just $1, all day long, at participating locations. 
Better yet, you can get one FREE Pretzel Dog through the app. 
See the deal in the carousel at the top of the home page, on the website.

Portillo’s

From July 14 to 16, 2026, Portillo’s Perks members can get a hot dog for just $1 with a purchase of $5 or more.

Located at: 790 Cobb Place Boulevard NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Regal Cinemas

Okay, this one is a long shot!
But if your name is Nathan and you visit a Regal Cinema location on July 15, 2026, AND you’re a Regal Crown Club member, you can score a FREE Nathan’s hot dog at the concession stand.

You must have an ID to verify your name.
The silly deal was announced on Instagram.

Sonic Drive-In

Sonic is offering 99-cent Corn Dogs on Thursdays in July — which means the deal is good on July 16, 2026, the day after National Hot Dog Day.