How to get free McDonald’s on National Cheeseburger Day in Pittsburgh

Craving a free burger? You can start your weekend with a free burger at Pittsburgh’s participating McDonald’s locations — with a minimum $1 purchase. And there is a very specific way to order if you want a freebie.

Here’s what you’ll need to do to claim the free burger.

When is National Cheeseburger Day 2026?

National Cheeseburger Day falls on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, according to National Day Calendar.

How to get a free McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger

The fast food chain is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with a free Double Cheeseburger on Sept. 18 at participating locations, according to an announcement McDonald’s shared with People. The deal is available through the McDonald’s app for MyMcDonald’s Rewards members.

To get the free Double Cheeseburger, customers need to:

  • Make a minimum $1 purchase
  • Order through the McDonald’s app as a MyMcDonald’s Rewards member
  • Limit one free Double Cheeseburger per customer
  • Redeem the offer at participating locations

What time does McDonald’s start serving lunch?

McDonald’s says lunch hours can vary by location, but restaurants generally begin serving lunch when breakfast ends…

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