Día Nacional del Donut (Reino Unido) – 5 de junio de 2026

En una radiante mañana de junio, los británicos tienen una excusa especialmente dulce para darse un capricho: el Día Nacional del Donut. Esta deliciosa festividad gastronómica invita a personas de todo el Reino Unido a saborear el simple placer de un... rosquilla - or “donut,” as it's spelled across the pond. While the celebration shares roots with an American tradition dating back to World War I, it has been warmly embraced in the UK in recent years. From classic jam-filled doughnuts dusted with sugar (a British favorite) to the American-style glazed rings, this day is all about enjoying and honoring the doughnut in all its forms.

Cómo celebrar el Día de la Dona

El Día Nacional de la Dona en el Reino Unido se puede celebrar de forma divertida y solidaria, al igual que su homólogo estadounidense:

• Un capricho matutino para todos: Pick up a box of fresh doughnuts from a local bakery or supermarket and share them with friends or colleagues. Whether it's a dozen classic rings or an assortment of gourmet flavors, a doughnut spread can brighten everyone's day.
• Visita tu tienda favorita: Many doughnut shops and cafes join the celebration. For instance, Krispy Kreme's UK outlets have been known to offer a free original glazed doughnut on National Doughnut Daykrispykreme.co.uk. Check if your local bakery has special deals or limited-edition doughnuts to mark the occasion.
• Horneado de donas casero: Try your hand at making homemade doughnuts. British-style doughnuts (like the beloved raspberry jam “ball” doughnuts) can be made in your kitchen - a fun activity for families. Children will love cutting out shapes and adding sprinkles or fillings.
• Devolver, al estilo donut: Embrace the holiday's charitable origins by participating in a fundraising event. In the UK, a similar initiative is Semana Nacional de la Dona (Suele celebrarse en mayo), donde las panaderías venden donas para recaudar fondos para charitiesawarenessdays.com. Incluso en el Día de la Dona, puedes donar una parte de tus ventas o compras de donas a una causa local, compartiendo buena voluntad mientras disfrutas.
• Compartir en redes sociales: Post a picture of your favorite doughnut with the hashtag #NationalDoughnutDay. It's a great way to join a global community of doughnut enthusiasts and see the creative confections others are enjoying.

Los orígenes del Día de la Dona

National Doughnut Day's concept actually began in the United States in 1938, but its spirit knows no bordersmentalfloss.com. During World War I, American volunteers (nicknamed “doughnut lassies”) served soldiers fresh doughnuts as a taste of home on the front linesmentalfloss.com. To honor these volunteers and support charitable efforts during the Great Depression, The Salvation Army in Chicago established the first Doughnut Day in 1938en.wikipedia.orgmentalfloss.com. Over time, the tradition spread beyond the U.S., and today doughnut lovers in the UK also celebrate this sweet holiday.

In the UK, doughnuts have their own rich history. The classic filled doughnut (often injected with jam or custard) has been enjoyed for generations, even if it wasn't always honored with a dedicated day. As American food trends like Krispy Kreme and gourmet doughnut shops gained popularity in Britain in the 2000s, the excitement for a National Doughnut Day grew. Now, each year on the first Friday of June (around June 6), UK bakeries and cafes embrace the occasion much like their American peers - with promotions, free treats, and plenty of doughnut cheer. It's a testament to how a good idea, especially one as universally appealing as free doughnuts for a cause, can cross the Atlantic and find a home abroad.

It's worth noting a unique UK twist: Semana Nacional de la Dona, a separate event usually held in May, has been a fixture in Britain for decades. Founded by a bakery organization, it raises funds for charities like The Children's Trust by encouraging bakeries to donate proceeds from doughnut sales. This week-long charity driveawarenessdays.com shows the British penchant for pairing philanthropy with pastries - a philosophy very much in line with Doughnut Day's original purpose. Together, Doughnut Week and Doughnut Day keep the nation's sweet tooth satisfied for good causes.

 

Cuenta regresiva para el Día Nacional del Donut en el Reino Unido

Preguntarse ¿Cuántos días faltan para el Día Nacional de la Dona en el Reino Unido?? Here's the live countdown to the next celebration on the first Friday of June:

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Recetas favoritas de donas: Hornear y disfrutar de las donas

No matter how you spell it - rosquilla o rosquilla - there's no wrong way to enjoy this treat. In the UK, a popular homemade version is the donut de mermelada tradicionalUna masa suave con levadura, frita hasta quedar dorada, rellena de mermelada de fresa o frambuesa y rebozada en azúcar extrafino. Prepararlas en casa llena la cocina de un irresistible aroma a panadería. Para una opción más sencilla, se pueden hornear donas en forma de anillo y glasearlas con glaseado.

American-style recipes have also made their mark in British kitchens. Some enthusiasts try recreating Krispy Kreme-style glazed doughnuts, complete with a sweet vanilla glaze that sets into that thin, shiny coating. Others experiment with trendy flavors - think salted caramel drizzles or matcha-infused doughnut icing - reflecting Britain's diverse and evolving palate.

Disfrutar de los donuts en el Reino Unido a menudo implica ir a la panadería. Instituciones como Greggs O las panaderías de supermercado ofrecen con frecuencia donas rellenas de gelatina que muchos británicos crecieron comiendo (¿quién puede olvidar la sensación de tener los dedos empolvados y la sorpresa de morder una mermelada dulce?). Disfrute de su dona con una buena taza de té o café, o sea creativo y prepare una Torre de donas para el té de la tarde En lugar de bollitos. La versatilidad de las donas las hace perfectas, ya sea para tomar el té en la oficina o para un capricho familiar de fin de semana.

Curiosidades del Día de la Dona

• Diferencia de ortografía: In the UK, “doughnut” is the preferred spelling, while “donut” is a popular American simplificationquillbot.com. Both refer to the same delicious thing. (Even Dunkin' Donuts in the UK keeps the American spelling for branding.)
• Un par de vacaciones: Sorprendentemente, en realidad existen dos National Doughnut Days each year - the famous one in June and another in November. The June observance (first Friday of June) is the original created by the Salvation Army, whereas a second, lesser-known Doughnut Day on November 5 has appeared in the U.S. since at least the 1930smentalfloss.com. Most Brits (and indeed many Americans) stick to celebrating the June date, but it means doughnut devotees technically have two excuses to indulge.
• Britain's Doughnut Devotion: A 2020 survey found the humble jam-filled doughnut to be among Britain's favorite treats, with millions consumed annually. Krispy Kreme's arrival in the UK in 2003 famously saw huge queues, proving that the doughnut craze is truly global.
• Batidor de récords: The world's largest doughnut ever made weighed 1,7 toneladas, an oversized jelly doughnut made in the USA. For something closer to home, the largest box of doughnuts was created in London in 2021, holding 3,000 doughnuts - a tasty record.
• ¿Por qué el viernes?: National Doughnut Day is traditionally a Friday, kicking off the weekend on a sweet note. Perhaps not coincidentally, many offices bring in treats on Fridays - “Doughnut Day” fits perfectly with end-of-week indulgence.

Fechas festivas del Día Nacional de la Dona

When is National Doughnut Day (UK) celebrated each year? Mark your calendars - it's observed on the first Friday of June. Which this year is Friday, June 5. Here are the upcoming dates for the UK (which align with the U.S. celebration as well):

 

Calendario del Día Nacional de la Dona

Año	Fecha	Día de la semana
2026	5 de junio de 2026	Viernes
2027	4 de junio de 2027	Viernes
2028	2 de junio de 2028	Viernes
2029	1 de junio de 2029	Viernes
2030	7 de junio de 2030	Viernes

(Note: The date varies each year because it's always the first Friday of June. In the UK, as in the US, most celebrations happen on that day.)

National Doughnut Day may have started as an American tradition, but its appeal is undeniably universal. In the UK, it's a day that combines British generosity with a love for tasty confections - whether you're biting into a sugar-dusted jam doughnut or a chocolate-glazed ring. It's an opportunity to enjoy a simple pleasure and also remember the surprisingly meaningful history behind it. After all, a holiday that began by comforting soldiers with homemade treats has become a global celebration of community, charity, and delicious doughnuts. So on June 6, join in the fun: raise a doughnut, share a smile, and savor the sweetness that connects us all.