National Taco Day 2026 is here. Where to get free tacos and more

Key Points:

• National Taco Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of October starting in 2024, aligning this year with Taco Tuesday on October 6; previously, it was observed on October 4.
• Taco Bell partners with Duolingo for "Global Taco Day," offering a limited-edition Duo Habanero sauce, free Super Duolingo subscriptions, and a chance to win limited-edition plushies, alongside various taco deals on delivery apps.
• Several restaurants are offering special promotions including Chuy’s free entree for customers dressed as tacos, Moe’s Southwest Grill’s $2 tacos, Del Taco’s month-long "Tacoberfest" with BOGO deals, and Margaritas Mexican Restaurant’s taco challenges with prizes.
• Additional National Taco Day deals are available at 7-Eleven, Jack in the Box, El Pollo Loco, Baja Fresh, Taco John’s, Torchy’s Tacos, Ojos Locos, Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex, Bubbakoo's Burritos, Condado Tacos, and Cafe Rio, featuring discounts, freebies, and combo offers.
• The celebration highlights the global evolution of tacos from their Mexican origins and encourages participation through various promotions, discounts, and themed events across multiple food chains and local eateries.