National Sandwich Day might not be as popular as Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it's definitely worth noting. That's because on this food holiday, your favorite sandwich shops celebrate with free and cheap sandwich deals.
In 2025, you can expect to find the usual sandwich suspects to participate in National Sandwich Day — places like Subway, Jimmy John’s, and McAlister’s. That means discounts, freebies, and special promotions. If you love sandwiches, this is your equivalent of a Black Friday sale.
While you wait for the next National Sandwich Day to come back, here's what you can expect based on what we found during the last event.
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National Sandwich Day is a day when restaurants offer free and cheap sandwiches.
On National Sandwich Day, popular sandwich restaurants mark the occasion with freebies, deals, and specials on sandwiches all day long. National chains such as Subway, Jimmy John’s, Schlotsky’s Deli, McAlister’s Deli, and Potbelly have participated in the past — most of which offer buy one get one free deals or free sandwich delivery.
National Sandwich Day happens every year on Nov. 3.
National Sandwich Day takes place every Nov. 3, the birthday of John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, who reportedly invented the sandwich in 1762.
In 2025, National Sandwich Day takes place on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
We expect to see National Sandwich Day Deals in 2025.
Capriotti’s: Look for Capriotti’s to celebrate National Sandwich Day by offering a free side of gravy with each sub purchase.
Charley's: Charley's will likely offer a two Chicken Cheesesteak bundle on National Sandwich Day when you use a promo code during checkout online or in-app.
Charley's: Charley's Rewards members can look forward to an exclusive offer on National Sandwich Day.
Dog Haus: Rewards members will likely have the chance to earn double points at Dog Haus on National Sandwich Day 2025.
Grubhub: Grubhub Plus members can look forward to sandwich discounts and more during the “Gold Days of Grubhub” promotion next November.
Jersey Mike’s: In 2025, watch for Jersey Mike’s to offer $0 delivery when you order online or in-app on National Sandwich Day.
Jimmy John’s: Jimmy John’s will likely offer a National Sandwich Day deal.
McAlister's Deli: We anticipate McAlister's Deli will offer rewards members BOGO 50% off sandwiches.
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop: Rewards members will have a chance to earn extra reward points on all Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop orders on National Sandwich Day, Nov. 3, 2025.
Penn Station East Coast Subs: Look for Penn Station East Coast Subs to have discounted small subs next Nov. 3.
Popeyes: Popeyes will likely celebrate National Sandwich Day 2025 by rewarding members a free chicken sandwich with an online or in-app purchase.
Potbelly: Next year, we predict Potbelly will offer a BOGO free deal on sandwiches when you use a promo code at checkout online, in-app, or in-store.
Quiznos: Rewards members can expect BOGO subs at Quiznos with a promo code on Nov. 3, 2025.
Schlotzsky’s: Schlotzsky’s will likely offer rewards members a discounted medium sandwich online or in-store.
Subway: Next year, look for Subway to offer a discount meal deal from National Sandwich Day (Nov. 3) through December.
Wing It On!: Watch for a BOGO deal on sandwiches (thigh meat) at Wing It On! when you use a promo code online and in-store orders on Nov. 3, 2025.
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