Get ready to twist and shout—National Pretzel Day is almost here, and it’s bringing the salty, the sweet, and the downright delicious! Whether you love a classic soft pretzel, prefer yours dusted with cinnamon sugar, or like a little chocolate mixed in, there’s something for every pretzel lover to enjoy. This year, several beloved brands are celebrating with freebies, giveaways, and even some creative new treats. If you’re craving a carb-loaded celebration, mark your calendar for April 26 and take a peek at all the deals you won’t want to miss!

Auntie Anne’s 

Make sure you download the Auntie Anne’s app ahead of National Pretzel Day so you can redeem a reward for a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auntie Anne’s is also doing a special giveaway for this year’s pretzel day – one lucky winner will get a unique gold pretzel necklace and a year’s supply of Auntie Anne’s pretzels and there are other prizes up for grabs as well. 

Bonus: Click here for your chance to claim an Auntie Anne’s gift card.

Ben’s Soft Pretzels 

Get a free Original Jumbo Pretzel when you donate $1 or more to Tunnel to Towers at Ben’s Soft Pretzels on National Pretzel Day. Tunnel to Towers is a charitable organization that helps Gold Star and first responder families with housing. 

Chip City Cookies

For two days only – April 26 and 27 – Chip City Cookies will serve up a unique creation made just for National Pretzel Day: the Chocolate Chip Cretzel. The treat combines flaky, soft croissant with a crunchy pretzel layer all stuffed with chocolate chip cookie dough and baked to pretzel-cookie perfection. $7 each. 

Philly Pretzel Factory

Get one free Pretzel at Philly Pretzel Factory with no purchase required on National Pretzel Day.

PretzelMaker

Score free small Pretzel Bites – salted or unsalted – from PretzelMaker for lots of little pretzel goodness. They’re also throwing a “National Pretzel Day After Party” with an offer for pretzel lovers who sign up for the Pretzelmaker’s Rewards App by the end of National Pretzel Day–$5 off orders of $20 or more starting April 27 and good for 14 days. 

Wetzel’s Pretzels

For an afternoon pretzel fix, Wetzel’s Pretzels will be giving away one free Original Pretzel per person from 3 p.m. until close at participating locations.  

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From classic twists to over-the-top creations, National Pretzel Day is your golden ticket to free snacks, fun giveaways, and tasty new bites. Be sure to download those apps, mark the times, and maybe bring a friend along for a pretzel-filled adventure. Whether you’re a fan of salty or sweet—or somewhere in between—this is one food holiday worth celebrating!

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