Today is National Rum Day. Here’s a list of freebies and deals to mark the occasion (along with a history lesson)

Bars and restaurants around the country are offering specials today to celebrate the popular spirit, which has a dark and unsavory history. For pirates and Tiki bar lovers, today is a very important occasion. National Rum Day (Sunday, August 16, 2026) celebrates the sweet and spicy alcohol found in piña coladas, zombies, and mojitos.