In 1938, Chicago hosted the inaugural National Donut Day, commemorating the legacy of The Salvation Army’s Donut Lassies. These women were dispatched to France in 1917 to set up field bases near the front lines. From makeshift huts, they provided thousands of soldiers with essential supplies and freshly baked donuts.
The presence of these brave women and the familiar taste of donuts brought hope and joy to the battlefield, significantly boosting the morale of weary soldiers. The Donut Lassies are also credited with popularizing donuts in the United States when the troops, often called “doughboys,” returned from Europe. Today, over a century later, The Salvation Army continues to serve on the front lines, offering a wide array of social services to the most vulnerable individuals and families in the United States.
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When is National Doughnut Day
National Doughnut Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in June.
| Day | Date | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | June 7 | 2024 |
| Friday | June 6 | 2025 |
| Friday | June 5 | 2026 |
| Friday | June 4 | 2027 |
| Friday | June 2 | 2028 |
| Friday | June 1 | 2029 |
| Friday | June 7 | 2030 |
| Friday | June 6 | 2031 |
| Friday | June 4 | 2032 |
| Friday | June 3 | 2033 |
| Friday | June 2 | 2034 |
| Friday | June 1 | 2035 |
