Teacher Appreciation Week | Last Chance to Grab These Freebies & Deals!
Celebrate your favorite educators with the best deals and freebies for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!
National Teacher Appreciation Week runs through today, May 8th, 2026, and many restaurants and retailers are showing their gratitude with exclusive offers. Plus, some offers run through May 12th!
Below, we’re sharing all the best National Teacher Appreciation Week offers that are available so far! Keep checking back for all the latest deals and freebies as the week progresses.
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FREE Cookie or Drink at Potbelly.
Through May 12th, teachers get a FREE cookie or regular fountain drink with any in-shop entrée purchase at Potbelly – just show your badge at checkout!
15% off at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s.
Today, May 8th, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is celebrating teachers by offering 15% off teachers’ meals at participating locations.
20% off at Capriotti’s.
Through May 12th, teachers score 20% off in the shop only at Capriotti’s with a valid teacher badge!
20% off at Dog Haus.
Today, May 8th, teachers get 20% off dine-in orders at participating Dog Haus locations with a valid teacher badge!
FREE Dessert at Eddie Merlot’s.
Today, May 8th, teachers get a free dessert at Eddie Merlot’s with the purchase of an entree and a valid educator’s ID! Valid for dine-in only.
15% off at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.
Today, May 8th, teachers get 15% off their order with a valid ID at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria!
Teachers can enter to win free Chipotle.
Through May 12th, teachers can enter to win one of 100,000 free Burrito e-Cards from Chipotle! At the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, 100,000 randomly-selected teachers will receive an email to verify their employment status via ID.me and claim their free food!
Teachers get free dessert at Applebee’s.
Today, May 8th, participating locations are offering teachers a free dessert with a valid ID. Choices include favorites like the Triple Chocolate Meltdown and Cinnabon Mini Swirls. Guests will also receive a buy-one, get-one-free entrée voucher redeemable May 11th through June 7th.
School employees can save 10% at Daiso.
Through May 10th, school employees with a valid ID can take 10% off their entire purchase at Daiso stores.
Freebirds World Burrito score BOGO free entrée + 15% off catering.
Through May 12th, teachers who show a valid ID can score a buy one, get one free deal on any size entrée in-store. During the same dates, save 15% on catering orders when you use the code APPRECI8 online or in the app.
Teachers get 20% off at Hash Kitchen.
Teachers who present a valid ID can receive 20% off dine-in or takeout orders through May 12th.
50% off for teachers at HTeaO.
Teachers can sip and save with 50% off cups of tea during Teacher Appreciation Week, valid through today, May 8th.
BOGO Insomnia Cookies.
Insomnia Cookies will be honoring teachers & nurses through May 12th by offering up buy one, get one free classic cookies (in-store only with a valid teacher ID). Plus, rewards members can score 20% off online orders of 50+ cookie packs with promo code EARNEDIT26.
Krystal is offering 50% off all breakfast combos.
Educators can take 50% off all breakfast combos with a valid ID through today, May 8th, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
$10 off a Logan’s Roadhouse gift card.
Today, May 8th, grab a $50 gift card for just $40 when purchasing online.
Free iced tea from McAlister’s Deli
Today, May 8th, teachers can stop by their local McAlister’s for a free Sweet or Unsweet Tea – no purchase necessary! This offer is valid in-store for dine-in or takeout orders only, and you may be required to show your work ID to claim your free tea.
Original ChopShop is offering 10% off.
Teachers can take 10% off meals at Original Chop Shop through today, May 8th, when showing a valid ID in-store.
Teachers can get BOGO Burgers at Shake Shack.
Through May 12th, educators can get a ShackBurger or VeggieShack free with any purchase with a valid ID at participating Shake Shack locations.
Heads up, Teachers! Stitch Fix is offering a $40 credit.
Get a FREE $40 Stitch Fix Credit with verified ID on your first fix!
Score free dessert with an entrée at Sullivan’s Steakhouse.
Today, May 8th, educators who show a valid ID can receive a complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entrée.
Teachers save 40% on Tarte Cosmetics.
For Teacher Appreciation Week 2026, tarte Cosmetics is giving all K-12 teachers 40% off their purchase when they verify their employment through SheerID!
Teachers save 10% at Target.
Through May 9th, teachers, School staff and administrators, Daycare and early childhood educators, Homeschool teachers, and college and university faculty can score 10% off one in-store or online purchase!
Just head here to enter your info, and once approved, your 10% off Circle offer will appear in your account and can be used anytime through May 9th.
Are these deals for substitute teachers too or permanent teachers. Thanks
Great question, AS! You could always double check with your locations to be sure on how they will honor it for you. ❤️
You probably will qualify if you have a school ID and/or email.