National Doughnut Day
US
cultural📅 First Friday of June
Cultural Context
Originated with the Salvation Army honoring "Donut Lassies" who served doughnuts to soldiers in World War I. Now a major promotional day for doughnut shops. The day combines charity history with modern consumer culture.
Signature Dishes
Glazed doughnuts
Jelly-filled doughnuts
Boston cream
Old-fashioned doughnuts
Crullers
Regions
United States
Cuisines
American