National Donut Day 2026: 5 lesser-known facts

National Donut Day 2026

National Donut Day is celebrated on June 5, honouring both the beloved treat and the women who served donuts to soldiers during wartime

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Importance

The day celebrates `Donut Lassies` who were volunteers who served the soliders, comforting food and boosting their morale on the front lines during World War 1

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Donuts and the Great Depression

The day also was also began as a fundraiser by the Chicago`s Salvation Army in 1938 to help the needy during the Great Depression

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Origin

The origins of donuts date back to the 17th century. The sweet dish was invented by Dutch settlers in New York, which was called New Amsterdam back then

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Indian variations of donut

While many may disagree, the gulab jamun is considered a variation of the donut or doughnut, along with the likes of balushahi

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