National Ice Cream Day is set to be a treat for ice cream lovers this year. [2] PhillyVoice.com reported that Friendly's restaurants will offer customers a free cone or dish of ice cream at their establishments on Sunday, July 19, 2026. This event coincides with the annual celebration of National Ice Cream Day, which is observed every July 19th.
[1] Msn.com also covered this event, noting that it falls on a Sunday and thus marks the end of what they refer to as "Sunday scaries." The outlet emphasized that customers can enjoy free ice cream at Friendly's restaurants. [3] Fredericknewspost.com provided additional context by highlighting National Dairy Month in June, which is celebrated for its contributions to dairy farming.
However, not all outlets agree on the exact date or details of the event. [4] Jsonline.com mentioned a different promotion from Purple Door Ice Cream, stating that they will give away free sundaes during the July 3-5 weekend, coinciding with Major League Baseball and National promotions. This indicates that while some shops offer free ice cream on July 19th, others are celebrating in other ways.