National Donut Day, celebrated in the United States and in some other countries, is on the first Friday of June of each year, succeeding the doughnut event created by The Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938 to honor those of their members who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. Celebrated by Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, 7-Eleven, and more, look for specials and maybe even FREEbies at your favorite shop!