TL;DR
White Castle is celebrating National Slider Day on May 15 by giving away free Original Sliders to customers via digital coupon or mobile app code. The chain has been serving its iconic Sliders for over 105 years and offers a variety of Slider options at its restaurants and in grocery stores.
White Castle will celebrate National Slider Day on May 15 by giving customers a complimentary Original Slider. No purchase is necessary to enjoy this iconic and delicious steamed-grilled-on-a-bed-of-onions burger. Customers can simply use a digital coupon available on White Castle’s website and social media channels or enter the code SLIDERDAY on the White Castle app to redeem the offer.
White Castle, known as America’s first fast-food burger chain, introduced National Slider Day in May 2015 to honor its popular Original Slider, which one year earlier was declared “the most influential burger of all time” by Time magazine. Though the Original Slider is highly regarded for its crave-worthy taste, the 100% beef patty is equally as famous for its 2 x 2-inch size, making it so easy to eat it was dubbed the “Slider.”
“National Slider Day is one of our favorite traditions because it gives us a chance to recognize the Original Slider — the little burger that not only made White Castle famous but also helped launch the fast-food industry,” said Jamie Richardson, chief marketing officer at White Castle. “More than 100 years later, it’s still delivering the same one-of-a-kind taste our fans love. Giving away complimentary Original Sliders is a perfect way to show our deep gratitude for Cravers everywhere.”
Slider pioneers
Slider Pioneers
White Castle’s selection of Sliders has grown significantly since The Original Slider was introduced 105 years ago. In 1962, 41 years after serving its first Slider, White Castle introduced its first new menu item, the Cheese Slider. Today, White Castle restaurants offer a variety of Sliders, including Crispy Chicken, Bacon Cheese, Panko Breaded Fish and Breakfast Sliders as well as a seasonal rotation of variations like the current Chicken Fajita Slider.
All can be ordered morning, noon and night. More than two-thirds of White Castle restaurants are open 24/7, and many of the others are open past midnight, providing customers delicious menu offerings and value no matter what time cravings hit.
White Castle also sells its one-of-a-kind Sliders in the freezer aisles at grocery, convenience and club stores in all 50 states. Cravers can find their closest retailer at whitecastle.com/grocery.
Everyday value
Everyday Value with Craver Nation Rewards
While the National Slider Day offer is available to all customers, members of Craver Nation Rewards, White Castle’s customer loyalty program, get access to exclusive offers and rewards all year long. It’s easy — and free — to sign up. Just download the White Castle app and join. New members get $5 off their first mobile order.
In this story
This story was originally published by Ben Coley in QSR Magazine on May 12, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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