World Donut Day 2025 Date. This observance is celebrated by. However, what many don't know is that the tradition dates back to the early 20th century on the edges of world war one battlefields in france.

In 1938, national donut day was established as a way to honor the members of the salvation army that came to the aid of soldiers during world war i. The inaugural national donut day was celebrated in the united states on june 7, 1938.