National Cookie Day has been around longer than most people realize. “Sesame Street” first marked it on the calendar in 1976 on Nov. 26, and Cookie Monster even claimed his own National Cookie Day in 1980 through “The Sesame Street Dictionary.”
But the holiday didn’t truly stick until 1987, when Matt Nader of the Blue Chip Cookie Company in San Francisco established Cookie Day as an official celebration on Dec. 4, according to National Calendar Day.
To celebrate in 2025, several chains are offering sweet deals and giveaways.
Dairy Queen
Through Dec. 7, Dairy Queen rewards members can get $3 off any small Blizzard Treat or receive a free mini Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard Treat (or another flavor) with the purchase of a Signature Stackburger Combo or a 6-piece Chicken Strip Basket.
Corner Bakery Cafe
Participating Corner Bakery Cafe locations will offer single bakery cookies for $1 on Dec. 4.
Crumbl
Crumbl is celebrating National Cookie Day and hopping on the “6-7″ trend, all in one day. On Dec. 4, customers who purchase a six-pack in-store will receive a seventh dessert free.
Crumbl is also hosting a giveaway on X for cookie fans.
Dirty Dough
Customers can enter to win a year of free cookies or Dirty Dough treats for life by ordering through the app with a Dirty Dough Rewards account on Dec. 4. Guests can also qualify by providing an email or phone number connected to the account at checkout. Winners will be announced on Dec. 19 (for the one-year prize) and Jan. 31, 2026 (for the lifetime prize). Purchases made through Dec. 31 qualify.
Chip
Chip is offering 20% off all orders on Dec. 4. with the code “COOKIEDAY25.″
Jimmy John’s
With any digital purchase of $5 or more, Jimmy John’s rewards members can get a free Holiday Magic Cookie, a sugar cookie filled with red and green M&M’s and sprinkles.
Maverik Adventure
Maverik Adventure is offering Adventure Club Members half-off one cookie and Nitro Club Members can grab a free cookie.
Pepperidge Farm
Fans can visit PepperidgeFarmHoliday.com to send a free cookie gram to a friend or loved one while supplies last on Dec. 4.