St. Patrick's Day 2026: where to get the best gifts and deals

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St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and major food chains are offering special deals that will make you feel luckier than ever.

On Tuesday, you might plan to put on your best green outfit, visit your favorite Irish pub, and drink some Guinness with your friends.

However, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate with a little help from fast food chains, restaurants, and dessert places.

Most of these chains know how to embrace the St. Patrick's Day theme, with green lemonade, Irish lattes, and rainbow donuts on the menu. But others simply take advantage of the holidays to offer a special discount on exclusive menu items.

From Krispy Kreme to Burger King, here are the best food deals this St. Patrick's Day.

Many restaurants have already started offering their St. Patrick's Day deals, even though the holiday isn't until Tuesday. (fake images)

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is celebrating St. Patrick's Day in style, offering customers a free Green Original Glazed Donut on March 16 and 17, with no purchase required. During those two days, 4,000 guests will be randomly selected to receive a “Lucky You Golden Dozen Pass,” equivalent to a year's supply of original glazed donuts – one dozen per month from April 2026 to March 2027.

The brand even has a line of four St. Patrick's Day-themed donuts, adorned with four-leaf clovers, sprinkles, green icing, or a rainbow. Limited-time treats include the Shooting Shamrock Donut, Over the Rainbow Donut, Plaid Party Donut, and St. Patrick's Day Chocolate Ice with Sprinkles.

Krispy Kreme has several special menu items for St. Patrick's Day (Krispy Kreme)

Raising cane

From now until St. Patrick's Day, customers who are part of Raising Cane's rewards program can enter the Lucky Swipes drawing for a chance to win one of five prizes. By simply swiping their Caniac Club card, members can earn a guaranteed prize that includes a free 22-ounce lemonade, a free Cane's Gear Hat, a $10 credit to RaisingCanesGear.com or even “Free Cane's for a Year,” equal to a free Box Combo meal three times a month.

Raising Cane's is also bringing back its Leprechaun Lemonade, a bright green version of the brand's fresh-squeezed lemonade.

7-eleven

Earlier this month, 7-Eleven introduced the St. Patrick's Donut, which features layers of rich white frosting and green shamrock sprinkles.

On March 17, 7-Eleven will offer customers $17 off delivery orders of $30 or more when ordering through the 7Now app and using promo code LUCKY7.

7-Eleven is offering $17 off delivery orders of $30 or more with promo code LUCKY7 (fake images)

insomnia cookies

Insomnia Cookies is selling a Rainbow Dream Cookies N' Cream cookie for a limited time for St. Patrick's Day. The cookie is a twist on Insomnia's classic Cookies N' Cream flavor, with rainbow sprinkles, gooey marshmallows, and Hershey's Premier White chips.

king burger

Burger King is offering Rewards members a large order of onion rings for just two dollars on St. Patrick's Day. Customers can view the offer in the Burger King app or on the brand's website.

red robin

Red Robin is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with $5 Coors Light pints and $8 margaritas at restaurants on Tuesday, perfect for a cheap night out.

cinnamon

Through March 17, Cinnabon Rewards members can get a $1 Green or Classic Lemonade with the purchase of a baked good.

Paris baguette

Paris Baguette has a Luck of the Irish Cream menu this year. The offer includes Irish Cream Cruffin, Irish Cream Latte and Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake.

This St. Patrick's Day, Paris Baguette Rewards members can get a free cupcake with the purchase of a drink.