Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts today for Fat Tuesday 2026. There’s just one tiny catch

The doughnut chain known for its freewheeling freebies is offering an original glazed doughnut on the day before Ash Wednesday. Here’s what to know. This should come as a shock to very few people, but Krispy Kreme doughnuts, which typically needs very little reason to give away its doughnuts, is giving away free doughnuts today.