Score free chili at Wendy's for National Chili Day — how to claim yours today

TL;DR: Wendy's is giving out free chili for National Chili Day (Feb. 26). Customers who spend at least $5 can qualify for this free giveaway.

The day has finally come. After months of waiting, National Chili Day 2026 has arrived to bless you with the good stuff.

When it comes to chili, it doesn't get any bigger than Wendy's. This famous chili has something of a cult following. If you're a fan, you're probably well aware of National Chili Day and how Wendy's is planning to celebrate. If you're not fully up to speed just yet, you should know that you can grab a small portion of Wendy’s iconic chili on this special day. Here's how to qualify:

• Sign up as a Wendy’s Rewards member (signing up is easy, fast, and free)

• Make a digital order of at least $5 in the Wendy’s app or online

• Collect your free Wendy’s chili on Feb. 26

It's that easy. We know that the small portion of Wendy's chili isn't technically "free" if you're needing to make an order of at least $5, but in this economy? We'll take what we can get. Buy a couple of drinks to partner with your chili. Buy a burger and have the chili as a starter. Do what you've got to do — Wendy's chili is a solid option at anytime of the day.

Score free Wendy's chili on National Chili Day with this limited-time promotion.