Subway Sub of the Day: Full Weekly Schedule
The Sub of the Day is the oldest surviving value deal on the Subway menu: one classic six-inch sub at a fixed low price, rotating through the week. It is still the cheapest full sandwich in the building — where stores still run it.
The classic weekly rotation
The rotation below is the long-standing US line-up that most participating restaurants still follow. Some franchisees swap a day or two based on what sells locally, so treat this as the standard rather than a promise — the app, with your store selected, always shows the real answer.
| Day | Sub | Why it's good |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki | Sweet, lean, the most popular day of the week |
| Tuesday | Oven Roasted Turkey | Lowest calorie of the rotation, high protein |
| Wednesday | Italian B.M.T.® | The best-value day — a premium classic at deal price |
| Thursday | Steak & Cheese | The biggest price gap versus the regular menu |
| Friday | Tuna | Rich and filling; ask for extra lettuce to balance it |
| Saturday | Black Forest Ham | Simple and light, good with mustard and pickles |
| Sunday | Meatball Marinara | The comfort pick; ask for it toasted |
The two days actually worth planning around
Wednesday and Thursday. The Italian B.M.T. and Steak & Cheese are among the priciest classics on the regular board, so the fixed deal price represents the largest discount of the week — frequently 40% or more off the standard six-inch.
What the Sub of the Day costs in 2026
The headline national price is $4.99 for a six-inch at participating locations. In higher-cost metros you will see $5.49 to $6.49, because franchisees set their own retail pricing. It remains, almost everywhere it is offered, the cheapest complete sandwich Subway sells.
Standard vegetables and sauces are included, exactly as on any other sub. Paid add-ons — bacon, avocado, extra meat, extra cheese — are charged on top and can quietly double the price, which defeats the purpose.
Meal of the Day
The companion offer is the $6.99 Meal of the Day: the same six-inch plus a bag of chips and a fountain drink. Bought separately those two items usually run $4 to $6, so if you were buying them anyway the bundle is a clear win. If you were not, the plain $4.99 sub is the better order.
Is it still worth it?
Yes, with two caveats. First, participation has thinned as Subway has pushed customers toward app-exclusive offers, so a store two miles away may not run it. Second, on days when a buy-one-get-one Footlong promotion is live in the app, that offer beats the Sub of the Day on cost per inch by a wide margin.
The simple decision rule:
- Eating alone, want something cheap and quick? Sub of the Day.
- Buying chips and a drink too? Meal of the Day.
- Ordering for two, or want leftovers? Check the app for a Footlong BOGO first.
- Want a specific sandwich that is not today's? Pay full price — it is a sandwich.
Everything else Subway currently discounts is covered in the deals and coupons guide, and full regular pricing sits in the menu and prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sub of the Day?
Typically $4.99 for a six-inch at participating US locations in 2026, with a $6.99 Meal of the Day version that adds chips and a fountain drink. Prices are set by each franchisee, so some stores charge slightly more.
Is the Sub of the Day available as a Footlong?
The promotional price applies to the six-inch. Many stores will make the same sub as a Footlong, but at the regular Footlong price rather than double the deal price.
Does every Subway run Sub of the Day?
No. Participation is optional and a growing number of stores have replaced it with app-based offers. Check the app with your store selected, or ask at the counter.
Can I customise the Sub of the Day?
Yes — all standard vegetables and sauces are included as usual. Paid extras such as bacon, avocado, extra meat or extra cheese are charged on top of the deal price.