"The holiday always falls on the final Tuesday before the Christian holy day of Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the Lent observance period. Traditionally, Christians refrain from eating certain foods during Lent, particularly rich and fatty ones. As a result, the Tuesday before the Lenten fasting period began has historically been a day when followers binged on sweet and fatty foods-their last chance to do so for over a month."
"This should come as a shock to very few people, but Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, which typically needs very little reason to give away its donuts, is giving away free donuts today. This time, the free donut giveaway is in honor of Fat Tuesday 2026. But there's a catch. Here's what you need to know."
Fat Tuesday, also called Mardi Gras, falls on the final Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and marks the last day before the Lenten fasting period. Christians traditionally refrain from rich and fatty foods during Lent, so the day became associated with indulgence in sweet and fatty foods. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is offering free donuts in honor of Fat Tuesday. The chain frequently gives away donuts as a promotion. The company expects low per-unit dough costs and that freebies will spur customers to spend more than the cost of the giveaway.
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