Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts — if you dress the part. What to know

A Krispy Kreme fan-favorite is back on the menu in time for St. Patrick’s Day, and doughnut lovers can get it for free.

On March 16 and 17, anyone sporting green can get a free green O’riginal Glazed Doughnut at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide, according to the Charlotte-based doughnut chain. The freebie is also valid in the drive-thru.

Free doughnuts are limited to one per person, and no purchase is required.

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17. Krispy Kreme’s O’riginal Glazed Doughnut — a vibrant green version of its signature pastry — debuted in 2016 and has returned every year (usually only for a few days) to mark the festive holiday.

The doughnut chain recently launched a limited-time St. Patrick’s Day collection featuring four festive doughnuts:

• Shooting Shamrock
• Over the Rainbow
• Plaid Party
• Chocolate Iced with St. Patrick’s Sprinkles

Find your nearest Krispy Kreme here.

Krispy Kreme

Location: Various

Cuisine: Coffee and doughnuts

Menu

Instagram: @krispykreme

Tanasia Kenney

Sun Herald

Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.