When is National Pretzel Day 2026 and where can you get free pretzels?
Sunday, April 26th, is National Pretzel Day, and we are sharing everything you knead to know about how to celebrate with all the best deals and freebies!
Whether you’re craving something a little salty, or you just can knot resist that heavenly smell wafting through the food court, these twisted treats are sure to put a smile on your face and make an excellent snack.
Here are all the deals that saved us some dough in 2025:
Auntie Anne’s celebrated National Pretzel Day 2025 with a yummy freebie.
On April 26th, 2025, Auntie Anne’s Reward Members got a FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel from 10 AM to 3 PM local time. This offer could be redeemed in the Auntie Anne’s Rewards app (iOS or Android) – no purchase necessary!
The Auntie Anne’s Rewards program is free to join. Plus, you’ll earn points towards free pretzels with each purchase, score a free pretzel reward after you make your first purchase of at least $1, and get a special reward for your birthday!
Your donation to Tunnel to Towers got you a freebie from Ben’s Soft Pretzels.
On April 26th, 2025, Ben’s Soft Pretzels gave a free Jumbo Soft Pretzel to anyone who made a donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
T2T is an organization that provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families.
Free Bavarian Pretzel with your Miller’s Ale House order
Through April 27th, 2025 you could get a free Warm Bavarian Pretzel with your Miller’s Ale House order of $49 or more! This offer was available online only when you entered a promo code at checkout.
No purchase was necessary to score a free pretzel at Philly Pretzel Factory.
On April 26th, 2025, Philly Pretzel Factory gave everyone who visited participating locations one free soft pretzel. No purchase was necessary to redeem this offer!
Free pretzel bites from Pretzelmaker
On April 26th, 2025, customers could get a free small order of salted or unsalted Pretzel Bites from Pretzelmaker.
Pretzelmaker also threw a “National Pretzel Day After Party” in 2025. Guests who signed up for Pretzelmaker’s Rewards App by 11:59 p.m. April 26 received $5 off an order of $20 or more starting April 27. This offer was valid for 14 days and could be redeemed in-store or online.
Wetzel’s Pretzels celebrated National Pretzel Day 2025 with a free pretzel!
On April 26th, 2025, from 3 PM to close, participating Wetzel’s Pretzels locations gave every guest one free Original Pretzel!
Love salty and sweet? Make this Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe!
