Journée nationale du beignet (Royaume-Uni) – 5 juin 2026

Par une belle matinée de juin, les Britanniques ont une excuse particulièrement douce pour se faire plaisir : la Journée nationale du beignet. Cette délicieuse fête culinaire invite les Britanniques à savourer le plaisir simple d'un beignet. Donut - 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.

Comment célébrer la Journée du beignet

La Journée nationale du beignet au Royaume-Uni peut être célébrée de manière amusante et caritative, tout comme son homologue américain :

• Un régal matinal pour tous : 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.
• Visitez votre boutique préférée : 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.
• Cuisson de beignets à faire soi-même : 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.
• Donnez en retour, façon beignet : Embrace the holiday's charitable origins by participating in a fundraising event. In the UK, a similar initiative is Semaine nationale du beignet (généralement en mai), où les boulangeries vendent des beignets pour récolter des fonds pour charitiesawarenessdays.com. Même lors de la Journée du beignet, vous pouvez reverser une partie de vos ventes ou achats de beignets à une cause locale, et ainsi répandre la bonne volonté tout en vous faisant plaisir.
• Partager sur les réseaux sociaux : 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.

Les origines de la Journée du beignet

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: Semaine nationale du beignet, 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.

 

Compte à rebours de la Journée nationale du beignet au Royaume-Uni

Se demandant Combien de jours avant la Journée nationale du beignet au Royaume-Uni ?? Here's the live countdown to the next celebration on the first Friday of June:

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Recettes de beignets préférées ; cuisiner et déguster des beignets

No matter how you spell it - Donut ou alors Donut - there's no wrong way to enjoy this treat. In the UK, a popular homemade version is the beignet à la confiture traditionnel: une pâte levée moelleuse, frite jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit dorée à souhait, fourrée de confiture de fraises ou de framboises et roulée dans du sucre semoule fin. Les préparer soi-même embaume la cuisine d'un irrésistible parfum de pâtisserie. Pour une approche plus simple, on peut cuire des beignets en forme d'anneau au four et les glacer.

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.

Au Royaume-Uni, déguster des beignets implique souvent de faire un tour à la boulangerie. Des établissements comme Greggs Les boulangeries de supermarché proposent régulièrement des beignets fourrés à la confiture que de nombreux Britanniques ont mangés en grandissant (qui peut oublier les doigts poudreux et la surprise de croquer dans de la confiture sucrée ?). Savourez votre beignet avec une bonne tasse de thé ou de café, ou faites preuve de créativité et préparez-en un tour de beignets pour le thé de l'après-midi À la place des scones. La polyvalence des beignets leur permet de s'intégrer parfaitement, que ce soit pour une pause thé au bureau ou un petit plaisir familial le week-end.

Anecdote sur la Journée du beignet

• Différence d'orthographe : 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.)
• Une paire de vacances : Étonnamment, il existe en fait deux 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.
• Batteur de records : The world's largest doughnut ever made weighed 1,7 tonne, 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.
• Pourquoi vendredi ? 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.

Dates de la Journée nationale du beignet

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):

 

Calendrier de la Journée nationale du beignet

Année	Date	Jour de la semaine
2026	5 juin 2026	Vendredi
2027	4 juin 2027	Vendredi
2028	2 juin 2028	Vendredi
2029	1er juin 2029	Vendredi
2030	7 juin 2030	Vendredi

(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.