All snack lovers know that a pretzel is much more than just a simple treat. This twisted, bow-shaped baked good is the perfect match for your favorite dips and an ideal companion for movie nights. That’s why there’s a celebration you won’t want to miss: National Pretzel Day 2025, a day when many restaurants offer various deals to their customers.
From discounts to free items, food chains will be offering special promotions throughout the day to celebrate National Pretzel Day. Here’s a list of the deals you’ll be able to enjoy—so don’t miss out. Take note!
National Pretzel Day 2025 Deals
Get your appetite ready and enjoy all the offers available for National Pretzel Day. Here are some of them:
- Wetzel’s Pretzels: Will offer a free Original Pretzel to anyone who visits their locations—no purchase necessary. The promotion is valid from 3 p.m. until closing time.
- Auntie Anne’s: From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (local time), they will give away free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels in stores. The offer is available through Auntie Anne’s Rewards.
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- Pretzelmaker: Customers will receive a free small order of Original Pretzel Bites—salted or unsalted—at participating locations nationwide. Additionally, Pretzelmaker Rewards members will get $5 off any $20+ order starting April 27, redeemable within the following 14 days.
- Ben’s Soft Pretzels: By making a donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, customers will receive a free Jumbo Original Pretzel.
- Stellar Snacks: By using the promo code PRETZELDAY20, customers will receive 20% off at stellarsnacks.com.
- Philly Pretzel Factory: Will give away a free pretzel to anyone who visits their stores—no purchase required. Plus, Pretzel Rewards members will earn double points on all purchases that day, and those who sign up on National Pretzel Day will receive a special offer of five free pretzels.
- Lenny & Larry’s: Will offer 15% off sitewide. Additionally, using the promo code SITE15, customers will get free shipping on Lenny & Larry’s website.
- Miller’s Ale House: By using promo code PRETZEL25, customers will get a free hot Bavarian Pretzel with any online purchase of $49 or more.
- The Greene Turtle: Will offer 50% off Bavarian Pretzel Sticks with the purchase of a meal or snack. This offer is valid for dine-in only.
When is National Pretzel Day 2025?
National Pretzel Day is celebrated every year on April 26.
Why is National Pretzel Day celebrated?
National Pretzel Day in the United States began in 2003 when then-Governor of Pennsylvania, Ed Rendell, officially declared April 26 as National Pretzel Day. The purpose of this proclamation was to honor the pretzel’s important role in Pennsylvania’s history and economic development. The state is known for its deep-rooted and thriving pretzel-making tradition.
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What is a pretzel?
Pretzels are a type of baked bread or cracker shaped like a knot. They are commonly enjoyed as snacks.
What does the word “pretzel” mean?
The word “pretzel” comes from the German “brezel” or “breze,” which in turn derives from the Latin word “bracellus,” meaning “little arm.”
