National Chicken Sandwich Day 2026: How to get free Popeyes, KFC, Jollibee sandwiches, $2 McDonald’s McCrispy and more deals today

National Chicken Sandwich Day 2026: A free chicken sandwich is hard to turn down, especially when some of America's biggest fast-food chains are handing them out. National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day arrives on Monday, November 9, and restaurants are celebrating with freebies, $2 sandwiches and buy-one-get-one offers.

Popeyes, McDonald's, KFC and Buffalo Wild Wings are among the chains taking part. Jollibee, Burger King, Whataburger and several others have also announced promotions, giving customers plenty of options beyond their usual orders. Some deals are available to everyone who meets the spending requirement, while others are reserved for rewards members.

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day: Popeyes gives away free chicken sandwiches as McDonald's offers $2 McCrispy

Popeyes is offering a free Classic, Spicy or Honey BBQ Chicken Sandwich to customers who spend at least $10 on November 9. The offer can be claimed through its app or website with an in-store pickup order at participating restaurants.


McDonald's has a cheaper option for customers who prefer the McCrispy. Both the regular and Spicy versions are available for $2 through the restaurant's app. Customers can order for pickup or drive-thru, with McDelivery available at participating locations.

KFC is also joining the giveaway. Rewards members who place an online or app order worth at least $10 can get a free Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwich at participating restaurants.

National Chicken Sandwich Day: Jollibee, Burger King and Hardee's offer extra sandwiches

Jollibee Rewards members can get a second Original or Spicy Chicken Sandwich free when they buy one on November 9. The offer is available online and in stores.

Burger King has two separate promotions for Royal Perks members. Customers can get a free second Original Chicken Sandwich after purchasing one and activating the offer through the app. A separate deal offers a free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a qualifying purchase, subject to the coupon available in the customer's account.

Hardee's is taking a slightly different approach. Its My Rewards members can get a second Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich for an additional $1. The promotion covers Original, Nashville Hot and BLT sandwiches and is available through the chain's app, website and participating restaurants.

Chicken Sandwich Day: Whataburger, Krystal and Arby's cut prices

Whataburger Rewards members can get a Signature Whatachick'n/ Spicy Chicken Sandwich for $2 on November 9 through the restaurant's app or website.

Krystal is offering a free Original/ Spicy Chik with a purchase of at least $5. Arby's has priced its Chicken Slider and Buffalo Chicken Slider at $1.99.

Wingstop and Shake Shack keep their offers going

The promotions are not all ending on November 9. Wingstop Rewards members can claim a free chicken sandwich with a qualifying purchase on November 8 and 9.

Shake Shack is giving customers a little longer to take advantage of its offer. The promotion runs through November 10 and provides a free sandwich with a minimum $10 purchase using the code SCARYGOOD.

There are more deals elsewhere. Urban Bird Hot Chicken is offering buy-one-get-one-free chicken sandwiches for dine-in and carryout orders on November 9. Super Chix has a similar promotion for loyalty members, while Wonder is offering buy-one-get-one deals on its new Streetbird fried chicken sandwiches at all locations.