Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts for St. Patrick’s Day today. But you have to wear the right thing

You don’t have to be Irish to take advantage of the popular chain’s freebie offer on Tuesday, March 17. Here’s what to know.

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The doughnut chain that hardly needs an excuse to give away free doughnuts is, you guessed it, giving away more free doughnuts today.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day 2026, America’s favorite doughnut chain, Krispy Kreme, is giving away green doughnuts to those wearing the right colors. Here’s what you need to know.

Krispy Kreme usually has fun holiday-themed doughnuts for holidays throughout the year, and today, Tuesday, March 17—aka St. Patrick’s Day—is no different.

The doughnut chain has been selling a selection of assorted St. Patrick’s Day-themed treats for the past week. But today, customers can get a Patty’s Day-themed doughnut at no cost, provided they meet certain requirements.

The free doughnut to be had is the company’s iconic Green O’riginal Glazed Doughnut, which Krispy Kreme releases every year at this time.

But in order to get a free green glazed, you’ll need to meet some requirements.

First, the free doughnut offer is available only to customers who shop in-store or at a store’s drive-thru.

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