National Donut Day
The Sweetest Holiday You Didn’t Study for
Let’s be honest—National Donut Day is like your favorite coworker showing up with a box of joy just when your will to live was hanging by a thread (and a decaf coffee). It’s the most delicious excuse to abandon salads, ignore calories, and become your local bakery’s #1 fan—for one day, at least.
And it comes every year on the first Friday in June—aka the holiest of mornings.
A Brief History (Yes, Really)
Back in 1938, the Salvation Army started National Donut Day to honor the “Donut Lassies”—women who served donuts to WWI soldiers as tiny fried reminders that everything would be okay!
So if anyone questions your fifth maple bar, remind them you’re honoring our troops. 🇺🇸
Donut Lovers, Know Thy Type:
- The Glazed Guru: Steady, dependable, slightly sticky fingers. You respect the classics.
- The Sprinkle Show-Off: You like drama, color, and chewing joy out loud.
- The Jelly-Risk Taker: Living life on the edge—and often wearing it on your shirt.
- The Cream-Filled Connoisseur: You’re indulgent, mysterious, and possibly hiding a spoon in your desk drawer.
- The “No Thanks” Person: We don’t speak of them. They are not part of this narrative.
The Rules of Donut Engagement:
- Never cut a donut in half to “just taste it.” Either eat the whole thing or let someone with commitment step up.
- Don’t ask for a low-fat version. That’s not a donut. That’s sadness in a circle.
- Always check for hidden cream. It’s either a surprise or a lawsuit waiting to happen.
- It is socially acceptable to hoard your favorite from the box. Especially if it’s the last chocolate one.
Celebrate National Donut Day like a pro: Buy two. Eat one in public. Secretly eat the other in your car with the AC on full blast.
Because nothing says “self-care” like a frosted ring of fried dough and no witnesses.