The word “pretzel” is derived from the Italian word “pretiola,” which means “little rewards.” And every year on April 26, National Pretzel Day, the little rewards are everywhere. That goes double if you love a butter-laden carb as much as I do.
On this “twisted” food holiday, we see deals from national pretzel sellers like Auntie Anne’s, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Pretzelmaker, and more — and some of these restaurants are even giving pretzels away.
So, are you ready for your little rewards? Here’s what you can expect during National Pretzel Day 2025.
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National Pretzel Day is a one-day event with free and cheap pretzels.
Pretzel Day celebrations let you get free pretzels without making any purchase at places like Auntie Anne's, Philly Pretzel Factory, and Wetzel's Pretzels. Other places discount their pretzels half-off, or require a purchase of a drink or coffee.
National Pretzel Day happens every year on April 26.
National Pretzel Day is on April 26 every year. In 2025, it's a Saturday. This food holiday was created in 2006 by the Governor of Pennsylvania back then, Ed Randell. He created this holiday to celebrate the fact that Pennsylvanians eat more pretzels than any other state in the U.S.
Predicted National Pretzel Day Deals 2025
Auntie Anne's: Auntie Anne’s will offer their rewards members with an in-app coupon for a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzel in store on April 26, 2025. No purchase required. Sign up for the rewards program to ensure that you’ll get the coupon sent to your account.
Bar Louie: Bar Louie Rewards members will most likely celebrate National Pretzel Day in 2025 with a freebie (with purchase) deal.
Ben's Soft Pretzels: Visit any Ben's Soft Pretzels location on April 26, 2025 and donate at least $1 to the Tunnel To Towers Foundation (proceeds help Gold Star and first responder families) and you'll get an Original Jumbo Pretzel for free.
Eastern Standard Provision: Look for Eastern Standard Provision to have a sitewide discount for National Pretzel Day 2025.
Gourmet Gift Baskets: We expect GourmetGiftBaskets.com to have a discount on select items on April 26.
Hammond's Hand Made Pretzels: This year, watch for a one-day only free shipping deal on National Pretzel Day at HammondsPretzels.com.
Harry & David: Celebrate National Pretzel Day in 2025 with a discount on chocolate covered pretzels, Candy Bar pretzels, the Little Box of Happy Preztels, or the Auntie Anne's DIY Pretzel Kit and more at HarryAndDavid.com.
Milwaukee Pretzel Company: The Milwaukee Pretzel Company will most likely offer a discount on their website for National Pretzel Day in 2025.
Pennsylvania General Store: We expect PennsylvaniaGeneralStore.com to have a discount during their National Pretzel Day sale in 2025.
Philly Pretzel Factory: Look for the Philly Pretzel Factory to celebrate National Pretzel Day by giving every customer who walks through their doors a free pretzel (regularly $1).
Pretzelmaker: On National Pretzel Day 2025, we predict Pretzelmaker will give away a free small salted or unsalted pretzel bites in store.
The Greene Turtle: Look for a discount on Bavarian Pretzel Sticks this year at The Greene Turtle.
Wetzel’s Pretzels: Like every year, we expect Wetzel’s Pretzels, to call April 26, 2025, National Wetzel Day. If you visit a Wetzel’s Pretzels location from 3 p.m. to close you will get a free pretzel.
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