Craving a free burger? McDonald's is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a free Double Cheeseburger, but the giveaway comes with a few requirements first.
Here's what you'll need to do to claim the free burger.
When is National Cheeseburger Day 2026?
National Cheeseburger Day falls on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, according to National Day Calendar.
How to get a free McDonald's Double Cheeseburger
According to an announcement McDonald's shared with People, the chain will offer a free Double Cheeseburger on Sept. 18 with a minimum $1 purchase at participating locations. The deal is available through the McDonald's app for MyMcDonald's Rewards members.
To get the free Double Cheeseburger, customers need to:
- Make a minimum $1 purchase
- Order through the McDonald's app as a MyMcDonald's Rewards member
- Limit one free Double Cheeseburger per customer
- Redeem the offer at participating locations
What time does McDonald's start serving lunch?
McDonald's says lunch hours can vary by location, but restaurants generally begin serving lunch when breakfast ends.
Most McDonald’s
locations start serving lunch around 10:30 a.m., local time Monday through Friday, according to USA TODAY. On weekends, lunch typically begins at either 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m., depending on the restaurant.
How many McDonald's locations are in Ohio?
The state is home to 619 McDonald's locations, the fifth-highest total in the country, according to ScrapeHero.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: McDonald's has burgers for National Cheeseburger Day, but there's a catch
