“Because if you lose an hour, you’ve gained 12 hours,” says Krispy Kreme.
Why does daylight saving time start so early this year?
Do you know what marks the start of daylight saving time? Here are some tips. 2026 will be the earliest year of the year for the first time since 2020.
Krispy Kreme is offering free donuts to customers to combat daylight saving fatigue.
On Monday, March 9th, customers will receive a free dozen of Original Glazed with the purchase of a dozen at participating stores nationwide.
Krispy Kreme said the offer was “the perfect way to get through spring’s sleepiest Monday.”
“Daylight Savings Time could mean people get an hour less sleep,” Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme’s chief brand and product officer, said in a statement. “We are helping everyone get back on their feet in one of the greatest ways we know how.”
How to get free donuts during summer time
Customers can get a free Original Glazed Dozen when they purchase a dozen in-store or for pickup/delivery via the Krispy Kreme app and website by using promo code SPRING at checkout at participating Krispy Kreme stores in the United States. To find a store near you, visit krispykreme.com/locate/location-search.
“Because if you lose an hour, you’ve gained 12 hours,” says Krispy Kreme.
When did daylight saving time start in 2026?
On Sunday, March 8, millions of people in the United States “jumped forward” as part of Daylight Saving Time, setting their clocks forward an hour to make up for the time lost when clocks were turned back in the fall. Practicing once every two years will reduce your sleep time by one hour.
According to Time and Date, a website about Norwegian time zones, there is more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Does daylight saving time affect your health?
The time change could make daylight savings difficult for some people and disrupt the sleep patterns of more than 300 million people, according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Researchers and medical experts say that adjusting our clocks twice a year can increase our chances of mood disorders, hospitalization, and even car accidents.
Contributed by: Amaris Oaks, Saleen Martin / USA TODAY
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