McDonaldâs Is Giving Away Free 6-Piece McNuggets Today Only McDonaldâs is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the McNuggets by giving them away! To get your free 6-piece McNuggets, youâll need to download the McDonaldâs app, create an account if you donât already have one, and then select the âFREE 6pc Chicken McNuggets, no purchase necessaryâ deal. The deal can only be used once per customer and is available today (Wednesday) only. What is your favorite McDonaldâs menu item? What is your go-to nugget dipping sauce?Â