Mark your calendars! National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and you better believe restaurants and retailers are celebrating with sizzling deals, freebies, and family-friendly fun!
Whether you’re craving a ballpark classic or loading up your dog with every topping imaginable, we’ve rounded up all the best National Hot Dog Day deals you can score this year.
You may also want to take a minute and mark your calendar for Tax-Free Weekend!

What Is National Hot Dog Day?
Every July, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council designates one Wednesday to honor the humble hot dog- a summertime staple and backyard BBQ essential. In 2025, the official day falls on Wednesday, July 16.
It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a frugal family dinner or take advantage of limited-time freebies and restaurant promos.
National Hot Dog Day Deals for 2025
Here’s a list of confirmed and expected offers based on current announcements and what we’ve seen in previous years. We’ll update this post regularly as new deals go live!
7-Eleven
From July 8 through July 22, both 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can get Big Bite hot dogs for ONLY $2 as part of the brand’s Slurpee $1 Days program!
Circle K
On Wednesday, July 16, customers can grab TWO roller grill hot dogs for $1 through the Circle K app.
Dog Haus
Every Haus Rewards member will receive a Free Haus Dog reward loaded into the app, valid for that day only (July 16, 2025) and one use only.
Love’s
FREE hot dog each day from July 14-18 at select locations in 42 states. Customers can redeem the offer one time each day during the week through the Love’s Connect App.
Portillo’s
From July 14-20, Portillo’s Perks members can enjoy $1 hot dog OR a vegetarian Garden Dog with a $5 purchase. To become a Perks member just sign up at Portillos.com/perks to grab that offer!
Sonic
To celebrate National Hot Dog Month, SONIC is launching the Dog Days of Summer event with exclusive weekly hot dog deals in the SONIC App from July 1–31. Each deal is available once per week and refreshes every Monday. App users can redeem:
- $1 Corn Dog
- $2 All-American Dog
- $3 Footlong Quarter Pound Coney
Wienerschnitzel
On July 16, you can get four of Wienerschnitzel’s iconic Chili Dogs for just $4! Available in-restaurant at the more than 300 Wienerschnitzel restaurants across the country!
Want to Celebrate at Home?
Make it a summer memory! Here are a few ways to turn National Hot Dog Day into a fun family tradition:
- Host a DIY hot dog bar with fun toppings
- Try regional styles like Chicago dogs or Sonoran dogs
- Use a hot dog toaster for quick meals
- Have an indoor picnic or backyard lunch with the kids
Let me know if you hear of any others and I will add them to our list!