Scoop, There It Is: The Ultimate Guide to National Ice Cream Day Deals 🍦

July 18, 2026
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Brain freeze? More like wallet ease.
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National Ice Cream Day is officially here on Sunday, July 19, and we are absolutely not about to let you pay full price for your cravings. Whether you’re a ride-or-die soft-serve fan or an artisanal scoop purist, the biggest names in the dessert game are dropping major discounts to celebrate.

The sweetest part? You can find all of these incredible merchants ready and waiting on your Dessert On Me. Add your card to your mobile wallet and let's map out your ultimate Sunday ice cream crawl.

🚨 The Sweetest Deals of the Week

Dairy Queen

  • The Deal: DQ Rewards members can snag a free Dilly Bar with any $1 purchase made inside the DQ App.
  • When: Running now through July 19.

Baskin-Robbins

  • The Deal: Getting a big group together? Rewards members get $5 off any order of $20 or more when ordering online or through the Baskin-Robbins app.
  • When: Now through July 25 (plenty of time to keep the celebration going).

Friendly’s

  • The Deal: No strings attached on this one. Score a completely free cone or dish of Friendly’s signature ice cream. No purchase or membership required, just show up and get your scoop.
  • When: July 19 only.

Dippin’ Dots

  • The Deal: Flashback to your favorite mall trips with a free mini cup of the ice cream of the future.
  • When: July 19 only, during a special 2-hour window. Pro tip: Make sure to check the online Dippin' Dots Store Locator to see the exact timing for your local shop!

Insomnia Cookies

  • The Deal: Because nothing pairs better with a warm cookie than cold ice cream, you can get a free cup of ice cream with any $5 purchase.
  • When: Running now through July 19.

Salt & Straw

  • The Deal: For the craft flavor lovers, you can build your own custom pint for just $12.50 to take home.
  • When: Available between July 17 and July 23.

💳 How to Double Dip with Your Dessert On Me

Don't let these deals melt away. If you have a Dessert On Me burning a hole in your mobile wallet, today is the absolute perfect day to redeem it.

Load up your Dessert Card balance to pay for your orders at checkout, stack it with the reward app deals mentioned above, and you've officially hacked National Ice Cream Day.

Want to share the love? If you can't make it out for a scoop today, pass the joy along. Send a Dessert On Me directly to a friend's phone right now so they can grab a free bar or custom pint on you.

Happy treating!