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Good news never tasted so cheesy. This year’s National Cheeseburger Day celebration might just be the cheesiest (and best-priced) yet. McDonald’s is going all in for National Cheeseburger Day this year with a one day deal that’s making mouths water across the country. On September 18, 2025, you can score a Double Cheeseburger for just 50 cents, no catch, just cheesy satisfaction.
In a time when fast food prices often feel anything but fast or affordable, this offer is a nostalgic throwback that reminds us why we fell in love with drive-thru burgers in the first place.
What’s the Deal?
The offer is simple. On National Cheeseburger Day, McDonald’s is selling its classic Double Cheeseburger for just 50 cents. That’s right, two beef patties, two slices of melty cheese, pickles, ketchup, mustard and onions on a soft bun. All for half a dollar.
But there’s one thing to remember. The offer is only available through the McDonald’s app, so you’ll need to download it and use mobile ordering to cash in on the savings.
This promotion is valid at participating locations across the United States and is limited to one per customer. So don’t expect to fill a freezer full of fifty cent burgers, but do expect to feel like it’s 1995 again, if only for a bite.
A Growing Tradition
McDonald’s has been making a habit of celebrating National Cheeseburger Day in style. In 2023, the chain offered Big Macs for 50 cents. In 2024, it was Quarter Pounders. This year, it’s the humble but mighty Double Cheeseburger getting its moment in the spotlight.
The timing makes sense. With inflation still affecting menus and fast food giants under pressure to deliver value, this kind of promo feels more like a statement than just a deal.
It says, “We see you, burger lovers. And we’ve still got you.”
Why National Cheeseburger Day Matters
This isn’t just a cheesy marketing gimmick. These annual promos do more than boost downloads of the McDonald’s app. They tap into something bigger, the deep emotional connection people have with classic fast food favorites.
Ask any longtime McDonald’s fan, and they’ll tell you the Double Cheeseburger is a go-to order for a reason. It’s not fancy, but it’s reliable. Flavorful. Balanced. And at 50 cents, it’s pretty much unbeatable.
Even in the age of gourmet smash burgers and truffle aioli, sometimes you just want that perfectly engineered McDonald’s bite. The crunch of the pickle. The tang of the ketchup. The soft bun that holds it all together.
And that’s why this promo matters. Because it reminds us that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated.
Want That Flavor at Home?
Can’t make it to McDonald’s on National Cheeseburger Day? Or maybe you want to keep the flavor going long after the promo ends?
We’ve got you covered.
Try our Copycat Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked Ice Cream Recipe for dessert, or better yet, make your own meal night with our insanely accurate Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Wrap Recipe. It’s everything you love about the original, made right at home with pantry-friendly ingredients and that unmistakable Mickey D’s taste.
Want to go bigger? Pair it with our Copycat McDonald’s Spicy Pepper Sauce Recipe and take your homemade burger game to the next level.
Because sometimes the best way to celebrate a food holiday is in your own kitchen.
Final Bite
National Cheeseburger Day is more than just a quirky food holiday. It’s a reminder that simple pleasures still exist. That you can treat yourself without breaking the bank. And that sometimes the best things in life really are cheesy, melty and wrapped in paper.
So whether you hit up your local McDonald’s or fire up the skillet at home on National Cheeseburger Day, take a moment on September 18 to enjoy one of America’s most iconic sandwiches.
Fifty cents never tasted so good.
