🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 Freebies & Deals

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8, 2026, and it’s packed with free food, exclusive discounts, and special perks for teachers and school staff.

Teachers shape futures in ways that last a lifetime. Your patience, dedication, and heart don’t go unnoticed—even on the toughest days. Thank you for showing up, inspiring minds, and making a difference every single day. 💛

Check out all the deals and freebies for Teachers here!
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Applebee’s
• FREE appetizer (up to a set value) with entrée purchase when dining in with valid ID

Aroma Joe’s
• Present your ID for a free drink of any size.

Atomic Wings
• Educators dining in on Tuesday, May 5, receive a free snack-sized order of wings.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
• $4 Bad Ass Margarita (May 4–8)
• Happy Hour deals: $4 drinks & $6 food (3–6 PM daily)

Buffalo Wild Wings
• 20% OFF meals all week with valid ID

BurgerFi
• Around 20% OFF your order at participating locations

Burger King
• FREE fries with any purchase (participating locations)

Capriotti’s
• 20% OFF in-store orders with valid teacher ID

Chick-fil-A
• FREE chicken sandwich, fries, or drink (varies by location)

Chipotle Mexican Grill
• Enter to win a share of 2 MILLION FREE meals for teachers & healthcare workers (ends May 12)

Dickey’s BBQ
• Last year, Dickey’s offered a free Big Yellow Cup with a $10 purchase. Check in for this year’s offer.

Firehouse Subs
• BOGO sub deals through the app with verified teacher ID

Freebirds World Burrito
• BOGO any entrée (May 4–12)

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
• FREE mini sundae with valid school ID

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
• About 15% OFF your order with valid ID

Hat Creek Burger
• All school employees receive a free “Little Hat Burger” on May 5.

Huddle House
• Enjoy a free meal from a select menu on Teacher Appreciation Day.

Insomnia Cookies
• FREE Cookie

Jeremiah’s
• Free small Ice or Gelati on Teacher Appreciation Day. Watch their social media channels to confirm the offer for 2026.

McAlister’s Deli
• FREE Big Tea (May 5–12, in-store with ID)

McDonald’s
• At many locations, teachers who present their ID can get free coffee or breakfast products.

Moe’s Southwest Grill
• May 6 – 12, spend $300 or more on catering and receive a $50 e-gift card when you use the code THANKYOU24.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza
• Deals like $15 OFF pizzas with promo codes (varies by location)

Noodles & Company
• Discounts on catering or select menu items (varies by location)

Peet’s Coffee
• FREE coffee on May 5 with valid teacher ID

Peter Piper Pizza
• May 6 – 10, teachers can get a free personal pizza in stores when they show their ID.

Potbelly
• Free cookie or fountain drink with entrée purchase all week.

Raising Cane’s
• School staff can receive one free 22 oz. tea or soft drink every day throughout the month of May.

Salata
• Around 20% OFF meals or catering on select days

Shake Shack
• Teachers get a free milkshake with valid school ID.

Shipley Donuts
• Get a free half-dozen glazed donuts with any purchase for loyalty members.

Smoothie King
• May 6 – 7, get $2 off orders made on Smoothie King’s Healthy Rewards App when you use the code THANKS2024.

Sonic
• Educators enrolled in the SONIC Teachers’ Circle Rewards program can score a variety of deals May 6 – 20.

Target
• Verified teachers typically receive 10% OFF storewide purchase

TGI Fridays
• Teachers dining at participating TGI Fridays locations on May 7 can get a free meal from a set of entrees.

The Greene Turtle
• FREE meal (up to a set value) when dining in with valid ID

Whataburger
• FREE hot breakfast on May 7 (select locations, morning hours)

Zaxby’s
• BOGO free Boneless Wings Meal at participating locations on May 7. The offer can be redeemed by Zax Rewardz members through the Zaxby’s app or website.

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• Bring your valid school ID to redeem most offers
• Check your local store or app for participation
• Some deals may vary by location or require app sign-up