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National Cheeseburger Day 2026 deals and freebies: McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and more

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Weiss, A. (2026, September 18). National Cheeseburger Day 2026 deals and freebies: McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and more. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/18/lifestyle/national-cheeseburger-day-2026-deals-and-freebies-mcdonalds-burger-king-wendys-and-more/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-18 · by Aurielle Weiss

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National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, 2026, sees major fast-food chains offering special deals and freebies in celebration of America's favorite sandwich. McDonald’s gives away Double Cheeseburgers for free with a $1 purchase through their app and loyalty program; Wendy’s offers a free Baconator with a $20 order via Grubhub; Burger King provides various discounts throughout the week leading up to National Cheeseburger Day, including a free Bacon Cheeseburger on September 18 with a $3 purchase. Dairy Queen and Applebee’s also join in with their own promotional deals for cheeseburgers.
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National Cheeseburger Day was celebrated in 2026 with various deals and promotions from major fast-food chains despite rising beef prices due to tariff disputes between the US and Canada. Fast-food giants like McDonald’s offered free Double Cheeseburgers on September 18, requiring a minimum $1 purchase. Other restaurants also joined in, providing wallet-friendly options for meat lovers after Labor Day festivities. The event was distinct from National Hamburger Day, celebrated earlier in May, focusing specifically on cheese-topped burgers beloved by Americans.

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Despite the ongoing tariff feud with Canada driving beef prices up, fast food chains and major restaurants are giving customers some much-needed wallet relief, offering deals on tasty burgers. The Post put together a list of top spots to celebrate the day.
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🔮 Not to be confused with National Hamburger Day, which was on May 28 — this year’s celebration honors America’s favorite sandwich with a slice of cheese.

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National Cheeseburger Day has officially arrived and meat eaters are in for some juicy deals. asserted
eaters → arrive → deals
Not to be confused with National Hamburger Day, which was on May 28 — this year’s celebration honors America’s favorite sandwich with a slice of cheese. uncertain
celebration → confuse → cheese
Plus, just days ago Americans filled up on double the meats, celebrating National Double Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Sept. 15. asserted
which → fill → Sept.
Well, now it’s time to celebrate the OG as carnivores around the nation break out the grill one last time after Labor Day. asserted
carnivores → ’ → Day
Those who have put the spatula down can head to one — or many — burger joints to grab a patty for pennies. asserted
who → put → pennies
Despite the ongoing tariff feud with Canada driving beef prices up, fast food chains and major restaurants are giving customers some much-needed wallet relief, offering deals on tasty burgers. The Post put together a list of top spots to celebrate the day. asserted
Post → drive → day
McDonald’s First up is an American classic, as McDonald’s is slinging its famous Double Cheeseburgers on Sept. 18 for free. asserted
McDonald → sling → Sept.
To get the grub, customers must make a purchase of $1. asserted
customers → get → 1
For one day only, fast foodies must order via the McDonald’s app, and need to be opted into MyMcDonald’s Rewards — the customer loyalty program. asserted
foodies → order → Rewards
Deals are capped at one per person and delivery orders are excluded. asserted
orders → cap → person
Just note that customers can only score the freebie at participating locations — so you may want to check with your local store before ordering. uncertain
you → note → store
Wendy’s Last year, the Ohio-based chain offered customers a 1-cent Bacon Cheeseburger with any purchase made through their mobile app. asserted
chain → base → app
Fans went crazy and expected the same this year. asserted
Fans → go → same
This time around, the burger joint is handing out a free Baconator with an eligible $20 purchase through delivery giant Grubhub. asserted
joint → hand → Grubhub
This year, Burger King turned National Cheeseburger Day into an entire week, offering deals and other perks from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20. asserted
King → turn → Sept.
The offers started on Monday, giving customers a free Rodeo Burger with a $3 purchase. asserted
offers → start → purchase
Tuesday was its buy-one, get-one-free deal on the Whopper Jr. Wednesday, the chain offered up a free Croissan’wich with a $3 purchase. asserted
chain → buy → purchase
Saturday, hungry eaters looking for more deals can score a free 4-piece chicken nuggets with a $3 purchase and close out the weeklong offerings with a free Original Chicken Sandwich after a $3 purchase. asserted
eaters → look → purchase
The queen herself is also offering multiple days of deals starting Sept. 14 through the 18th. asserted
queen → offer → 18th
Rewards members will score a free single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger — with an app or online order of $1. asserted
members → score → 1
Offers are only at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill locations and are limited to one per person. asserted
Offers → limit → person
Applebee’s The Pasadena-based chain is bringing back its popular deal to honor the day — a classic burger or classic cheeseburger with fries for $8.99. asserted
chain → base → 8.99
The one-day deal is available for dine-in or to-go orders. asserted
deal → dine → orders
Customers looking for an upgrade can grab another deal lasting all month long — the restaurant’s O-M-Cheese Burger and new O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger. asserted
Customers → look → deal
The bird is dishing up a delectable deal for the burger’s big day. asserted
bird → dish → day
The chain is offering Big Yummm Deals for just $9.99, where customers can grab an entrée, a bottomless side and a bottomless drink. asserted
customers → offer → entrée
Burger choices include the Red’s Double Burger and Haystack Double Burger — but diners can score other burgers at higher prices. asserted
diners → include → prices
The popular pizza place is getting in on the burger action with four days of deals to celebrate. asserted
place → get → deals
From Friday, Sept. 18 through Sept. 22, customers can score one of five burger creations. asserted
customers → score → creations
The lineup includes something to satisfy every taste bud: a lobster burger, pizza burger and bacon burger. asserted
lineup → include → bud
Whole Hog Burger: Piled high with bacon, sausage and pepperoni for guests who like their burger stacked with protein. asserted
who → pile → protein
The popular Japanese and Asian cuisine chain is putting its signature spin on the American classic with a new Teriyaki Wagyumama Beef Slider. asserted
chain → put → Slider
Diners will see a Wagyu beef patty topped with teriyaki, Swiss cheese, crispy panko apple, red onions and pickled ginger mayo. asserted
Diners → see → teriyaki
It’s one of four new beef sliders added to its latest menu lineup. asserted
It → ’ → lineup
Guests have a few pricing options to choose from — one slider for $7.75, two for $14.50 or three for $21.25. asserted
Guests → have → 21.25
Valid from September 16 up to National Cheeseburger Day, the burger joint is offering a buy one, get one deal. asserted
joint → offer → deal
Customers who buy any burger will get a burger of equal or lesser value for free. asserted
who → buy → value
Diners must use the code BOGOBURGER at checkout. asserted
Diners → use → checkout
The classic American “neighborhood restaurant” is offering a deal for National Cheeseburger Day that is on par with fast food chains. asserted
that → offer → chains
Customers can score a burger or sandwich with fries or tots all for just $6.99. asserted
Customers → score → 6.99
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