Pretzels are Free at These 5 Places for National Pretzel Day

Today is National Pretzel Day! National Pretzel Day was declared a national holiday by Pennsylvania’s former Governor Ed Rendell in 2003. We all love a good nonsensical holiday, especially one that satisfies your appetite.

These knotted pastries originate as early as the Middle Ages and have somehow twisted their way into our hearts. According to History.com, the original name for the tasty treat was “bracellae,” which translates into “little arms.” Later on, it was said that they were called “petriolas,” which translates into “little rewards,” because the monks handed them out as rewards to young children for correctly saying their prayers, says History.com.

Well, our prayers have been answered, and our reward will be well—pretzels! If you’re interested in celebrating National Pretzel Day, check out these pretzel shops that are giving out free treats all Friday!

Philly Pretzel Factory is expected to give away over 150,000 free pretzels to pretzel lovers all Friday, including their Walmart locations. No purchase is necessary! Check out their site for your local location! 

Wetzel’s Pretzels is celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving each visiting guest a free pretzel, but only between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. No purchase is necessary. 

Pretzelmaker is giving each customer one free small order of pretzel bites, original or unsalted, at participating locations!

Auntie Anne’s, the queen of pretzels, is giving away one free original pretzel exclusively to Auntie Anne’s Reward program members! Check the Auntie Anne’s app for more details.

Ben’s Soft Pretzels is going to make National Pretzel Day a little bit tastier with its promotional offer. When you donate to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a foundation that pays tribute to the firefighter Stephen Siller, who died in the 9/11 attacks in New York City, giving back to American heroes, you will get a free jumbo pretzel!