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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