Free Cone Day at DQ® 2026

Free Cone Day is March 19

Start spring with a FREE small Vanilla Cone on March 19. Only in the DQ® App or on DQ.ca. Terms apply.

DQ® Rewards Members, grab your free small vanilla cone on Thursday, March 19th, only in the App.

Get ready to celebrate one of life’s simplest joys! Mark your calendar for Free Cone Day on Thursday, March 19, at DQ®. It’s our official welcome party for spring and the warmer weather ahead, and we’re giving DQ® Rewards members a free small vanilla cone.

Whether you’re a devoted soft-serve superfan who visits weekly or someone who enjoys an occasional treat, this day is designed for all treat lovers. Download the DQ® App and sign up for DQ® Rewards to experience the effortless delight of our world-famous soft serve, complete with our signature curl on top – FREE!

There are no strings attached—just pure, frozen fun. It’s the perfect excuse to grab your bestie, surprise the kids or simply treat yourself. However you choose to celebrate, Free Cone Day is all about savouring a moment of simple happiness. We can’t wait to see you there!

Free small vanilla cone in the DQ® App at participating locations.

Offer Details

Offer only valid for DQ® Rewards members and must redeem DQ® Rewards deal to receive offer; deals may take 24 hours to appear. Good for one free small vanilla cone at participating Canada locations. While supplies last. Additional offer details in the DQ® App.

QUEBEC ONLY: Valid March 19, 2026 only at participating Quebec locations. No purchase necessary. All day, limit one per person. While supplies last. Not valid on delivery.

FAQs

How do I get the deal?

Download the DQ® App and follow the prompts to register for a DQ® Rewards Account. Please note that deals may take up to 24 hours to display after logging into a rewards account for the first time.

On an Apple device, the DQ® App requires iOS 16.0 or later, and if you are using an Android phone, the App requires Android OS 6.0 or later.

While signed into your account in the app, the Free Small Vanilla Cone deal can be found on the deals page. If you cannot see the deal, please ensure that you have a favourite location saved in your account profile.

If your DQ® Rewards account was created before March 19, 2026, the deal will be loaded to your account on March 19.

Can I use the deal for my family members?

The Free Small Vanilla Cone deal is one-time use and is valid on one transaction for one Small Vanilla Cone. Each customer must have their own DQ Rewards account to receive the offer. Valid at participating Canada locations.

Can I use the deal more than once?

The Free Small Vanilla Cone deal is one-time use and is valid on one transaction for one Small Vanilla Cone.

How do I redeem the deal?

While this is an app-exclusive deal, it can be redeemed in a mobile order or in-person at the register.

To redeem this deal in a mobile order:

• Make sure that the DQ location you want to order from participates in Mobile Ordering & Rewards.
• After confirming the location participates, add a small vanilla cone.
• Tap the bag icon and review your order.
• Scroll down to the My DQ Rewards & Deals heading and swipe through your available deals and rewards until you locate the ‘Free Small Vanilla Cone’ deal.
• Tap View Deal.
• Tap Use in Mobile Order. If the deal has been properly added, you will see a green checkmark next to the deal name.
• Tap Checkout. Please note that if your order does not contain a Small Vanilla Cone, you will receive an error saying that the deal you selected is not valid on this order.

To redeem this deal in-store at the register:

• Make sure that the DQ location you are visiting accepts mobile deals.
• Tap the Deals tab on your app.
• Tap the ‘Free Small Vanilla Cone’ deal.
• Scan the deal’s barcode OR tap Redeem With 5-Digit Code if the store does not have a scanner.
• If you tapped Redeem With 5-Digit Code, tap Get My Deal to activate the deal.
• Wait to tap Get My Deal until you are at the register because after you tap Get My Deal, you will have 15 minutes to redeem the code.
• The cashier will need the code that appears while the 15-minute timer is running for the deal to be valid.
• If the deal is not redeemed before the timer runs out, it will expire and cannot be reissued.
• Please ask the team member whether they need the barcode or 5-digit code to redeem your offer.

What do I do if I have the DQ® App but nothing happens when I try and open it?

If you have the old red version of the DQ® App, delete the app off your phone and download the DQ® App from the App Store or Google Play. Follow the prompts to register for a new DQ® Rewards account.

On an Apple device, the DQ® App requires iOS 16.0 or later, and if you are using an Android phone, the App requires Android OS 6.0 or later.

Where did my deal go?

The Free Small Vanilla Cone deal is a one time-use deal and is only available on March 19, 2026.

Why is the deal not in my app?

The Free Small Vanilla Cone deal is only available to DQ Rewards Members in Canada. To receive the deal you must be logged into your DQ Rewards account and have a favourite location saved to your profile.

If you do not have a DQ Rewards account, you must register to receive the Free Small Vanilla Cone deal. Please note that deals may take up to 24 hours to display after logging into a rewards account for the first time.

If you have deals in the Deals tab of your app but you do not see the Free Small Vanilla Cone deal, please follow these steps:

• Force close and reopen the DQ® App
• Log out and back into your DQ® Rewards account
• Delete and reinstall the DQ® App