Graduation season is HERE 🎉 — and if you’re a 2026 grad (or celebrating one), brands are showing up with some seriously good freebies, discounts, and bonus gift card deals.

From free food 🍩 to bonus gift cards 💳 and student perks 📦, this is your go-to master list to celebrate without overspending.

Graduation 2026 Freebies & Deals for Grads

Celebrate graduation season with these 2026 graduation freebies, restaurant deals, gift card bonuses, student discounts, and food offers for high school and college graduates. Many offers require a student ID, diploma, cap and gown, or graduation proof. Offers may vary by location.

Chipotle

Buy $40+ in graduation gift cards from May 14–18 and receive a BOGO entrée code. Details here

Krispy Kreme

Graduates can score a FREE doughnut and may also have a chance to win free doughnuts for a year at participating locations.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Receive a FREE $10 bonus card with qualifying gift card purchases. Graduation catering discounts and rewards offers may also be available. Details here

Applebee’s

Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a FREE $10 bonus card. Details here

TGI Fridays

Graduates can receive a FREE dessert with the purchase of an entrée from May 12 – June 15. Details Here

Buca di Beppo

Graduates dining in can receive a FREE cannoli dessert at participating locations. No purchase required! Details here

Insomnia Cookies

Wear your cap and gown and receive BOGO classic cookies at participating locations.

Amazon Prime Student

Students can score a FREE 6-month Prime Student trial with shopping, streaming, and delivery perks. Sign up here

P.F. Chang’s

Receive a FREE $10 bonus reward with qualifying gift card purchases through June 23.

Pluckers Wing Bar

Graduates may receive a FREE meal on graduation day with the purchase of an adult entrée at participating locations.

Red Robin

Receive 20% off catering orders with graduation promo code 26GRADS through July 12.

Noodles & Company

Get 15% off catering orders of $150 or more using code GRAD2026 through June 9.

Port of Subs

Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a FREE $10 bonus card.

Edible Arrangements

Some locations are offering FREE chocolate dipped fruit cones for graduates with proof of graduation.

Canva

Students and graduates can access FREE graduation templates, resume templates, and design tools.

Microsoft Education

Eligible students can receive FREE Office 365 access including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Buy qualifying eGift cards and receive a FREE bonus reward card at participating locations.

Denny’s

Select locations are offering graduation gift card bonus promotions during graduation season.

Famous Dave’s

Receive bonus rewards with qualifying graduation gift card purchases.

Auntie Anne’s

Buy qualifying gift cards and receive bonus rewards at participating locations.

Pizza Hut

Get discounts on qualifying graduation season gift card purchases at participating locations.

California Tortilla

Purchase qualifying gift cards and receive a FREE burrito or bowl coupon at participating locations.

Black Angus Steakhouse

Last year graduates received a FREE entrée with graduation proof at participating locations. Watch for a possible 2026 return announcement.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Select graduation promotions and rewards may be available during graduation season.

Tips for Graduation Freebies

  • Bring your student ID, diploma, or graduation proof
  • Wear your cap and gown when possible
  • Join restaurant rewards programs before visiting
  • Check your local restaurant location for participation
  • Some offers are dine-in only
  • Many promotions are available for a limited time only