Krispy Kreme Offers Free Dozen on Monday with Purchase

Promotion aims to help customers 'spring forward' after Daylight Saving Time

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed dozen doughnuts on Monday, March 9 to customers who purchase any dozen doughnuts. The promotion is intended to help customers bounce back after losing an hour of sleep due to Daylight Saving Time.

Why it matters

Krispy Kreme is a beloved doughnut brand that often runs promotions to engage customers, especially around major events like Daylight Saving Time. This offer provides an incentive for customers to visit Krispy Kreme shops and could drive increased sales during a typically sleepy Monday.

The details

The free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts is available only on Monday, March 9 at participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shops, subject to availability. Customers must purchase any dozen doughnuts to receive the free dozen. The offer can be redeemed in-shop or for pickup/delivery via the Krispy Kreme app and website using the promo code SPRING.

  • Daylight Saving Time occurs on the weekend of March 8-9, 2026.
  • The free dozen doughnut offer is valid only on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Krispy Kreme

A popular doughnut company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina that operates shops worldwide and sells doughnuts through retail partnerships.

Alison Holder

Krispy Kreme's Chief Brand and Product Officer.

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What they’re saying

“Daylight Saving Time can leave people running on one less hour of sleep. We're helping everyone bounce back in one of the sweetest ways we know how – a free Original Glazed® dozen when guests buy any dozen.”

— Alison Holder, Chief Brand and Product Officer (BusinessWire)

What’s next

Customers can visit their local Krispy Kreme shop or order online on Monday, March 9, 2026 to take advantage of the free dozen Original Glazed doughnut offer.

The takeaway

Krispy Kreme is providing a sweet deal to help customers cope with the loss of an hour of sleep due to Daylight Saving Time, demonstrating the brand's commitment to engaging customers through creative promotions.