A&W Free Root Beer Float Day: FREE Floats on August 6

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Mark your calendars! On August 6, A&W Restaurants is giving away FREE root beer floats from 2-8pm local time for National Root Beer Float Day- no purchase necessary. Here's how to claim yours.

Root beer float fans, mark your calendars! On August 6, participating A&W Restaurants are giving away FREE Root Beer Floats from 2–8 PM local time—no purchase necessary. It's one day only, so don't miss this frosty freebie!

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Deal Summary

Offer	Price	Date	Limit
FREE Root Beer Float (no purchase necessary)	FREE	August 6, 2026 (2-8pm local)	Participating locations; while supplies last

How to Claim Your A&W Free Root Beer Float

The Deal: Grab a FREE root beer float — no purchase necessary — in celebration of National Root Beer Float Day.
The Date: One day only — Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 2pm to 8pm local time.
The Platform: Available in-restaurant at participating A&W locations — use A&W's location finder to spot a participating restaurant near you.
The Redemption: Just stop by a participating A&W during the 2-8pm window and ask for your free root beer float — no code, no purchase needed.

Fine Print & Level-Up Pro Tips

Mind the Window: The freebie is only available from 2pm to 8pm local time on August 6 — plan your visit inside that six-hour window to make sure you don't miss out.
No Purchase Required: Unlike a lot of freebies, you don't need to buy anything to get this one — just walk in and claim your float.
Go Early: Free float days are popular and it's while supplies last — swing by earlier in the window to beat the rush.
Check Participation: The deal is valid at participating locations only, so confirm your local A&W is taking part before you head over.
More Ways to Save: A&W and dozens of other brands are always running deals — check out our roundup of July food savings, deals, discounts & freebies for even more ways to save.