Donut Day Boston: Where To Get Your Donuts

BOSTON, MA — Did someone say "Free Donut" ? Why yes, yes they did. Today is National Doughnut Day, which it turns out is not a completely made up holiday. Though in honor of it a number of companies are celebrating with free doughy goodness - or at least some cool specials.

"For some people, every day is national donut day," wrote Mass Hole Donuts on their Instagram Account.

Good point. Good point. And any excuse to eat one, we'll take.

Some education: The Chicago Salvation Army established the "holiday" in 1938 to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. The holiday is celebrated on the first Friday of June, according to Dunkin' Donuts. And speaking of Dunks, they're into this holiday, as you can imagine and along with Cumberland Farms, Dunks and Walmart seem to be the only establishments in the state giving away the treats though there a number of places who are getting into the spirit with specials.

Dunkin' Donuts is offering a free classic doughnut with the purchase of any beverage until the doughnuts run out. The offer is good all day on June 1 in store and through On-the-Go Mobile Ordering at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide.

The fun doesn't stop there, folks. There's also a National Donut Day Snapchat Geofilter, available all day in or around all Dunkin' Donuts. What more could a doughnut lover want?

Union Square Donuts will have a new special called the Donutella, glazed with Frangelico-spiked, creamy milk chocolate and toasted hazelnuts, plus other treats.

Basic Batch Donuts, a pop-up from Bar Mezzana pastry chef Christina Larson, will be at Neiman Marcus at Copley Place starting at 10 a.m.

Blackbird promises special favorites at both shops.

Kane’s Donuts has its Super Dozen deal (15 doughnuts for the price of 12).

Edible Arrangements has started a new Edible Donut made from apples, chocolate and a variety of toppings. You can get a free one from June 2-6 any size or buy one get one free with a combo.

Papa John's is also getting in on this: You can get a free order of warm Donut holes Friday with any online purchase.

Cumberland Farms are celebrating with a free chewy delight with a beverage purchase.

And need some Donut paraphernalia? Shop local at places like the Brookline Booksmith, which is sure to delight. Or check these online deals: Dealtown Donut Deals.

Photo up top by Jenna Fisher/Patch