National Hamburger Day is officially here, and restaurants across the country are celebrating with free burgers, buy one get one specials and major discounts. If you have been craving a burger and fries combo, May 28 might be the perfect excuse to treat yourself while saving a little money at the same time.
From classic fast food chains to fan favorite burger spots, here’s a breakdown of some of the best National Hamburger Day deals happening right now.
Trill Burgers x J Bar M BBQ Brisket Burger
Houston’s own Trill Burgers is also going all out for National Hamburger Day with the return of its fan favorite J Bar M BBQ Brisket Burger for one day only on May 28. The special burger features two beef patties stacked with melted American cheese, smoked brisket from J Bar M BBQ, crispy onions, slaw, pickles and BBQ sauce.
The special will be available at all Trill Burgers locations while supplies last:
• 3607 S Shepherd • 6810 Louetta Rd • 20220 Fort Bend Pkwy
Chardon is expanding its popular Petit Happy Hour Meal for National Hamburger Day. Normally only available during happy hour, the $20 special will be served all day on May 28 and includes the restaurant’s Royale with cheese burger, duck fat fries and a martini.
Christian’s Tailgate is celebrating National Hamburger Day by dropping the price of its double smash burger to just $5. The dine in special will be available all day at participating Houston area locations.
Derby at The Shop Club is offering burger lovers a more upscale option with its Derby Smash Burger. Located inside The Shop Club’s luxury members only garage and social club, the $16 burger features two smashed patties, American cheese, shaved onion, pickles and house sauce served on a potato bun.
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering 50% off any burger ordered through Buffalo Wild Wings GO for takeout or delivery on May 28. Customers must use promo code GOBURGER at checkout to receive the discount.
Jack in the Box Jack in the Box is offering a free Jr. Jumbo Jack with any purchase of $1 or more on May 28. Fans can redeem the deal through the Jack in the Box app. CLICK HERE: https://www.jackinthebox.com
Burger King Burger King customers can score a free hamburger with any purchase of $3 or more on May 28. The offer is available for Royal Perks members through the app. CLICK HERE: https://www.bk.com
Whataburger Texas favorite Whataburger is giving customers a free Whataburger when they purchase a medium fry and drink on May 28. The offer is available through the Whataburger app. CLICK HERE: https://whataburger.com
Shake Shack Shake Shack is offering a free ShackBurger with purchases of $10 or more from May 25 through May 31. Customers can redeem the deal online or through the app. CLICK HERE: https://www.shakeshack.com
Checkers & Rally’s Checkers & Rally’s is celebrating with a buy one get one free deal on its Classic Burger on May 27 and May 28. CLICK HERE: https://www.checkers.com
Jax Grill
Jax Grill remains one of Houston’s longtime burger staples and continues to keep things simple with its fan favorite Original Jax Burger. The $11.95 burger features a mesquite grilled beef patty served on a toasted bun with mayonnaise and classic toppings. Burger lovers can also visit the restaurant’s South Rice location for the same old school experience.
Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge is offering one of the best value deals in the city for National Hamburger Day. The Montrose cocktail lounge will feature its popular smashburger and fries combo for just $7 all day on May 28.
Killen’s Heights is celebrating both National Hamburger Day and National Brisket Day with its Texas Brisket Burger. The burger features an 8 ounce prime beef patty topped with smoked brisket, cheddar cheese and beer battered onion rings served on a Slowdough bun.
Sonic Drive In Sonic fans can grab a free burger with purchases of $5 or more through May 31. The offer is available through the Sonic app. CLICK HERE: https://www.sonicdrivein.com
Arby’s Arby’s is offering buy one get one free sandwiches from May 28 through May 31 for rewards members. CLICK HERE: https://www.arbys.com
Krystal Krystal is serving up 50 cent Krystals on May 28 at participating locations. CLICK HERE: https://www.krystal.com
Steak ’n Shake Steak ’n Shake customers can enjoy a free Double Steakburger on May 28 at participating locations nationwide. CLICK HERE: https://www.steaknshake.com
Local Bar
Local Bar is giving Astros fans another reason to tune into the Astros versus Rangers matchup on May 28. During the 7:05 p.m. game, customers can enjoy $2 off burgers while catching the action on the big screens. The deal is also available at the Cinco Ranch location.
Long Weekend is taking a more gourmet approach to National Hamburger Day with its Axe Breaker Elk Burger. The $24 specialty burger features elk ground in house from premium cuts and cooked over live oak, then topped with American cheese, housemade steak sauce, butter lettuce and red onion on milk bread baked with the restaurant’s sourdough starter and rendered beef tallow.
NextDoor Bar & Lounge is also joining the Astros game day burger celebration. Similar to its sister concept Local Bar, the restaurant is offering $2 off burgers during the Astros versus Rangers game on May 28.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar is knocking $7 off its signature burger for National Hamburger Day, bringing the price down to $12 for one day only. The double cheeseburger comes topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, bread and butter pickles and the restaurant’s signature burger sauce on a toasted bun. The special is also available at the restaurant’s Hughes Landing location.
Whether you are planning a quick lunch break or a late night burger run, National Hamburger Day 2026 has plenty of deals worth checking out. Just remember that some offers may require app memberships or participation at select locations.
