Operations

Krispy Kreme giving away donuts on REAL ID deadline day

Photo: frank - stock.adobe.com

May 5, 2025

Krispy Kreme will hand out doughnuts as Americans race to meet the May 7 REAL ID deadline, according to a press release.

This Wednesday, May 7, Krispy Kreme will give all guests one free Original Glazed doughnut all day in shop or via drive-thru at participating shops, limit one per guest, no purchase necessary and no ID required.

"The DMV can be stressful enough in normal times, but we know May 7 is going to be 'next level' stress for many Americans trying to get their REAL ID," Dave Skena, chief growth officer of Krispy Kreme. "So, we're going to keep this simple. Come by on May 7 and have a free Original Glazed doughnut on us, no REAL ID — or any ID — required."

Krispy Kreme operates in 40 countries.