National Ice Cream Day 2025
New Jersey, July 20, 2025 Sunday isn’t just another hot July day; it’s National Ice Cream Day, and those in New Jersey who love ice cream have a lot of reasons to celebrate. To celebrate the occasion, brands are giving away free stuff, running special offers, and holding one-day-only sales at both small and large stores.
On the third Sunday of July, people celebrate this annual culinary holiday by eating their favorite frozen dessert flavors, usually at a discount or even for free.
Top Ice Cream Deals to Scoop Up
Many ice cream chains and quick-serve outlets are offering promotions this year. Here are the top offers available:
Dairy Queen: DQ Rewards members can enjoy a free Dilly Bar with any $1+ order via the app through July 20.
Baskin‑Robbins: Rewards members receive $5 off a $20+ delivery order through July 26—perfect for group treat days.
Dippin’ Dots: Enjoy free mini cups at participating locations during a two-hour window on July 20; the first 100 customers may receive a souvenir cup.
Friendly’s: Rewards members can claim a free cone or dish on July 20, while all guests get 90-cent single scoops.
Cold Stone Creamery: Offers run throughout July, including buy-one-get-one-half-off deals and free sample cups.
Popsicle: On this week of July, many grocery stores, including Target and Kroger, feature BOGO offers on Popsicle brand treats.
Van Leeuwen: Celebrating its 10th anniversary of Honeycomb flavor, the brand is offering $3 scoops from noon to 2 p.m. ET on July 20.
Breyers and Talenti: Major grocers like Publix and Kroger are running BOGO and bundle deals all month, including a 50% off sale at Target Circle through July 20.
Why This Celebration Matters
National Ice Cream Day isn’t just tasty—it’s part of a national tradition. With Americans consuming around 20 pounds of ice cream per person each year, this celebration encourages families to make sweet memories and brands to reward loyal customers with free or discounted treats.
The Craze Behind the Day
Established in 1984 by President Reagan, National Ice Cream Day fits within National Ice Cream Month. With Americans consuming roughly 20 pounds of ice cream annually, this year’s holiday shines a spotlight on classic favorites like vanilla, chocolate, and cookies & cream—though tropical flavors like pineapple-coconut are rising in popularity this summer.
