National Ice Cream Day Deals That Are Delicious Enough to Scream About: Friendly’s, Dairy Queen and More!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for these National Ice Cream Day deals! When summer temperatures soar, there’s no sweeter way to cool down than with a scoop (or two) of your favorite frozen treat. On July 19, some of the biggest names in ice cream are celebrating with delicious discounts and freebies. From Friendly’s to Dairy Queen, here’s where you can satisfy your sweet tooth and save on your next cone.

National Ice Cream Day deals

Baskin Robbins

Baskin Robbins rewards members can snag a sweet deal beginning on National Ice Cream Day and lasting until July 25. You can earn $5 off an order of $20 or more when using the app or website for your purchase. Then, on July 26, members can also get a buy-one-get-one free scoop.

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Carvel

Carvel is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by helping fans replace disappointing desserts with something much sweeter. Through July 24, customers can submit a photo of a frozen treat fail through Carvel’s Dessert Disaster campaign. Five hundred winners will receive a gift card for a free Carvelanche, the chain’s signature blended soft-serve dessert packed with mix-ins.

Dairy Queen

If Dairy Queen is your go-to stop for a sweet treat, you’ll want to visit before National Ice Cream Day. Through July 19, DQ Rewards members can get a free Dilly Bar with any purchase of $1 or more through the app.

The fan-favorite Dilly Bar features vanilla soft serve shaped into a round bar, placed on a stick and dipped in a crunchy flavored coating. Yum!

Dippin’ Dots

Prefer your ice cream in tiny frozen beads? Dippin’ Dots has several ways to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Participating locations will offer a free mini cup during a two-hour giveaway window on July 19.

Customers ordering online can also save 25% with the promo code NICD26. Plus, fans can enter Dippin’ Dots’  giveaway for a chance to win free Dippin’ Dots for an entire year, along with additional prizes.

Friendly’s

Friendly’s is sticking to their name by offering a sweet deal to everyone—even those who aren’t rewards members. Head to your nearest location on National Ice Cream Day to get a free cone or dish of ice cream. No purchase necessary and the deal is available for both dine-in and take-out.

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Petco

Even four-legged family members can join the celebration! Petco Perks members can grab a free Ben & Jerry’s Doggie Dessert for their pups while supplies last. Because National Ice Cream Day shouldn’t be just for humans!

Whether you’re craving a classic cone, a soft-serve treat or a frozen dessert for your furry friend, these National Ice Cream Day deals are the perfect excuse to celebrate. Mark your calendar for July 19, 2026, and don’t miss these sweet savings before they’re gone!