Dairy Queen announces Free Cone Day for 2026 — how to claim your free cone

TL;DR: On March 19, fans can score a free vanilla soft-serve cone at participating Dairy Queen locations nationwide.

The birds are singing, the temperature is climbing, and yes, that is the sun you can see peeping through the clouds. Spring is just around the corner, and so is Free Cone Day.

Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day is making a triumphant return in 2026. On March 19, you can celebrate this special occasion by enjoying a free vanilla soft-serve cone at participating Dairy Queen locations. Simply stop by your local DQ restaurant to score this delicious treat — there’s really no catch.

We recommend visiting Dairy Queen or downloading the Dairy Queen App to find a local restaurant before March 19. When the day comes, you don’t want to be messing around online. You want to be prepared. On Free Cone Day, the focus should be on free ice cream and nothing else.

The promotion runs all day while supplies last and there’s a limit of one free cone per person. This free giveaway is not valid on delivery or mobile orders and it’s worth noting that U.S. Mall locations require a purchase to qualify.

Celebrate Dairy Queen’s Cone Day with a free vanilla soft-serve cone on March 19.