During National Teacher Appreciation Week — taking place now, through May 10, 2024 — restaurants and stores celebrate the hard work and dedication of teachers by showering them with discounts, deals, and freebies.
Educators can expect a variety of discounts during Teacher Appreciation Week, including things like free coffee, free desserts, gift card offers, and exclusive discounts. There are also teacher-only giveaways and sweepstakes happening. In every case, teachers have to present valid school ID.
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Teacher Appreciation Week Deals and Freebies in 2024
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
Teachers and school faculty can get 20% off their order at Abuelo's Mexican Restuarant on Tuesday, May 7.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Teachers with valid ID can save 20% on all orders at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza between May 6 - 12, 2024.
Auntie Anne's
Auntie Anne’s reward members get BOGO free Cinnamon Sugar or Original Pretzels on May 12 only.
Applebee’s
Teachers (with valid ID) who dine-in at Applebee’s during National Teacher’s Appreciation Week will receive a free dessert with any purchase. Plus, you'll get a voucher for a BOGO free entree for a future order. You can redeem the voucher from May 13 through June 9, 2024.
Buca di Beppo
Through May 12, teachers can save 20% catering orders at Buca di Beppo when you use the promo code 99035-9133-0432 during checkout at BucaDiBeppo.com.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings is giving a shoutout to teachers with a 20% discount from May 6 - 12, 2024. Offer is valid for dine-in, call-in, and walk-in orders only. You must show valid ID.
BurgerFi
Teachers can save 20% off their entire check at BurgerFi through May 12. Offer is valid for dine-in only. You must show valid ID.
Chicken Salad Chick
On Friday, May 10, stop by one of Chicken Salad Chick's 250+ locations to get BOGO free Large Quick Chick Salads.
Chili's
For a limited time, you can enjoy Chili's 3 for Me offer that includes Big Smasher Burger, side of fries, unlimited Chips & Salsa, bottomless non-alcoholic drinks for $10.99.
Cinnabon
Cinnabon Rewards members get 20% off Cinnapacks at Cinnabon from May 6 - 10 at participating locations.
Costco
Sign up for a Costco membership and receive a Shop Card. New Executive members will receive a $40 Shop Card, while Gold Star members will get a $20 Shop Card.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen Rewards members get 2 for $6 small shakes and malts through May 15, 2024. You'll need to log in and check your app for this deal.
Dickey’s BBQ Pit
This year, Dickey's BBQ Pit is again offering teachers (with valid employment ID) a free Big Yellow Cup with a $10+ purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ Rewards members can enjoy a $3 medium Dunkin' Refresher every day, including during Teacher Appreciation Week. You can use the offer once a day.
Edible
Teachers and school staff can grab a BOGO dipped fruit cone at Edible locations through June 7, 2024.
Eyemart Express
Any school employee (including educators, nurses, custodial staff, food service, even bus drivers) at an accredited public or private school PK -12, college, or university can get a 20% discount (in store only) at Eyemart Express with proper school ID. Offer is valid year-round.
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs has specials all week long for their Firehouse Rewards members through the Firehouse app. Look for BOGO Hook & Ladder subs on Wednesday, May 8 and two med. subs for $12 or two large subs for $18 on Friday, May 10.
Freebirds World Burrito
Save $5 on orders of $25+ at Freebirds World Burrito when you use the promo code CRAVE5 during checkout at Freebirds.com or in the Freebirds app.
Great Wolf Lodge
Grab daily deals at Great Wolf Lodge all week long. Today's deal is rooms starting at $33 per person when you use promo code DAILYDEALS at checkout. Offer is valid through May 9, 2024.
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Educators can save 10% at Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream through May 10, 2024.
Hat Creek Burger Company
Hat Creek Burger Company is celebrating teachers and school staff with a free 6-piece nuggets on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7. Must show valid ID.
HTeaO
Teachers can save 50% at HTeaO between May 13 - 26 with valid school ID.
Huddle House
Teachers can enjoy a free meal at Huddle House through May 10. You can also get a kids meal free with any purchase of $6+.
Students and faculty can enter their favorite teacher into the Huddle House Teacher of the Year giveaway at their local Huddle House. One winner from each participating location will win free meals for a year (one meal per month).
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is giving teachers a free Classic Cookie in-store starting May 6 through May 12. No purchase necessary. You must show valid ID.
Insomnia Cookies is also giving away a $250 catering package to five lucky teachers. All you have to do for a chance to win is fill out their SWEETstakes form by 3 a.m. PT on May 13, 2024.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Teachers can enjoy a free small Ice or Gelati at Jeramiah's Italian Ice on May 7. You must show educational staff ID. Flavorites have a $0.99 upcharge. Offer valid on May 7 only.
Krispy Kreme
Get 12 FREE Original Glazed Doughnuts when you sign up for the new Krispy Kreme Rewards by May 11. This offer is available to all new members, including teachers.
Logan's Roadhouse
Educators with a valid ID can save 20% on their entree through May 10 at Logan's Roadhouse.
McAlister’s Deli
From May 6 - 12, 2024, teachers can get a free Big Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, ½ Sweet & ½ Unsweet Tea, or ½ Lemonade & ½ Sweet/Unsweet Tea (excluding flavor shots) when you show your valid teacher ID at McAlister's Deli. This offer is for in-store visits only.
Moe's Southwest Grill
If you spend $300 on Moe's catering between May 6 -12, you can get a $50 eGift card when you use the promo code THANKYOU24 during checkout. This is a one-time only offer that expires on May 12, 2024.
Mountain Mike's
You can save 15% at Mountain Mike's when you use the promo code TEACHER24 during checkout on May 7.
Noodles & Company
Teachers and school faculty who are Noodle Rewards members can save $15 off catering orders of $100+ through May 17. You must use the promo code THANKSTEACHERS at checkout at Noodles.com or in the Noodles app.
O'Charley's
Through May 10, teachers can grab a dessert free with purchase of an entree at O'Charley's. Offer is valid for dine-in only. You must show valid ID.
Panera
Buy a bowl of soup, whole salad, mac & cheese, or whole sandwich, get a second for $5 at Panera when you use the promo code BOGO5 during checkout at Panera.com or in the Panera app.
Peter Piper Pizza
Enjoy a free personal pan pizza at Peter Piper Pizza every day through May 10. Limit one per day. No purchase necessary. You must show valid ID.
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Through May 12, teachers can grab a free cookie or fountain drink with the purchase of an entree at Potbelly. You must show a valid ID. They are also offering free delivery on catering orders of $150+.
Raising Cane's
Raising Cane's is giving away an all-expenses paid vacation (two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the U.S., two-night hotel stay, and a $200 gift card) to 10 teachers. You can enter at RaisingCanesTASweepstakes.com through May 10, 2024.
Rocks & Brews
Teachers can enjoy a free entree at Rocks & Brews through May 10. You must show valid ID. Participating Southern California locations are Buena Park Corona, El Segundo, Redondo Beach, and Tustin.
Salad and Go
Through May 10, you can grab a free hot or cold coffee with purchase during breakfast hours (6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) at Salad and Go.
Salata Salad Kitchen
Teachers can save 20% off their order on May 7 at Salata Salad Kitchen. You must show valid ID. You can also save 20% off catering orders of $200+ between May 6 - 10. Plus, they are offering free delivery on DoorDash orders.
Schlotzsky’s
Rewards members get 20% off Cinnapacks at Schlotzsky's from May 6 - 10 at participating locations.
Scholastic
Through May 10, teachers can save with several deals at Scholastic. You must use the promo code TEACHERS during checkout for the following offers at Shop.Scholastic.com.
$5 off $50+
$20 off $100+
$35 off $150+
$50 off $200+
Teachers can also save with the Scholastic Book Clubs sale going on through May 10, 2024.
Shake Shack
Grab a free hand-spun shake (includes Mini Shakes) when you make a purchase at Shake Shack. Offer is valid through May 12, 2024. You can also get free Fries with $10+ purchase tomorrow, May 10, when you use the promo code FRYDAY during checkout at ShakeShack.com, in store kiosk, or in the Shake Shack app.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Teachers who are Do-Happy loyalty members can enjoy a free half-dozen glazed Do-nuts at Shipley Do-Nuts with any purchase on May 6.
Sonic
Sonic is offering teachers who are members of the Sonic Teachers’ Circle a well-deserved treat amid the hustle and bustle of an academic year. Here are the five freebie rewards you'll find in the Sonic app Monday, May 6, 2024. Freebies are one-time use only.
Teachers’ Circle Freebies (available from May 6 - 20):
Buy one SONIC Blast, get one free
Buy one entree, get one free
Free SONIC Cheeseburger with any purchase
Free large drink or Slush with any purchase
Free small side with Entree purchase
We have even more ways to save on slushies with our Sonic hacks.
Staples
If you're a teacher, head to Staples May 5 - 11, 2024 to get a FREE Teacher Supply Kit and 20% off your purchases when showing your teacher ID at checkout. Please note, that there is a limit of 20 kits per store, so stores may run out quickly. While items can change, the free teacher supply kit will include: 2 Expo dry-erase markers, 1 Sharpie permanent marker, 2 Sharpie highlighters, 2 Paper Mate ballpoint pens, 8 Paper Mate Woodcase pencils, 2 Paper Mate erases, 1 Elmer’s glue stick, and 1 Elmer’s liquid school glue.
Starbucks
Starbucks Rewards members (it's free to join) can enjoy 50% off a drink every Friday in May, including this Friday, May 10 at Starbucks from 12 - 6 p.m. One drink per member, per week. You can also save $4 of a $20+ Starbucks order on DoorDash through May 14. A valid DoorDash account is required.
Stitch Fix
Teachers can grab a $50 credit to Stitch Fix through May 12. You must verify your eligibility at stitchfix.com/teachers. Once verified, you'll receive a promo code that you can redeem until June 30, 2024.
Subway
During National Teacher's Appreciation Week, you can buy one footlong sub at Subway through May 13, and get another footlong sub free when you use code FLBOGO at checkout.
Taco Cabana
Teachers can get a free Boom Cookie at Taco Cabana with any individual Lunch Box catering order through May 12. Plus, you can save 10% on catering orders of Taco Cabana's Dozen Tacos Box (serves 6).
Target
Teachers and support staff can save 10% on a storewide purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week at Target. You must be a Target Circle member (it's free to join) and verify your eligibility.
TGI Fridays
Teachers (with valid ID) can enjoy a free meal (from a select menu) at TGI Fridays when they dine-in on May 7. Here's this year's menu:
Cheeseburger with Fries
Crispy Chicken Fingers with Seasoned Fries and Coleslaw
Half Rack Ribs with Fries
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Pasta (half portion)
THB Bagels
THB Bagels is offering teachers 10% off all catering orders of $100+ through May 12. To grab your exclusive promo code email marketing@eatTHB.com.
The Greene Turtle
Techers, faculty and staff can grab a free meal (up to $15) at The Greene Turtle on May 7, 2024. You must show valid ID.
The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys is offering teachers 10% off in-store orders between May 8 - 10. You must show valid ID.
The Parking Spot
The Parking Spot (the near-airport parking company) is offering educators 25% off parking when you sign up with an associated education email account.
Tijuana Flats
Teachers can enjoy a free Tijuana How You Wanna entree at Tijuana Flats with a $2.89 purchase (med. drink) on May 10. You must show valid ID.
Whataburger
Teachers and school employees can grab a free Breakfast on a Bun, Taquito, or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. (local) May 6 - 10 at Whataburger. You must show valid ID.
Yogurtland
Enjoy free delivery on orders of $15+ at Yogurtland when you use the promo code FREEDELIVERY during checkout at Yogurtland.com or in the Yogurtland app. Offer is valid through May 14, 2024.
Zaxby's
On May 7, teachers who are Zaxby's rewards members can enjoy a BOGO free Boneless Wings Meal (reg $9.19) when you order at Zaxbys.com or through the Zaxby's app. Offer is valid on May 7.
Zips Car Wash
Zips Car Wash and Rocket Express locations are offering teachers a $5 Pro Wash with promo code 7652 through May 19, 2024.
Year-Round Teacher Discounts
Here are several year-round teacher discounts.
Ann Taylor/Loft
Teachers can enjoy a 15% discount year round at Ann Taylor and Loft. This discount is valid for in-store purchases only.
Canva
Teachers at eligible schools can get Canva for Education free.
Crocs
Crocs offers educators who verify their eligibility through SheerID a 20% discount on full-priced items at Crocs.com. You have to reverify with SheerID each time you shop to receive another unique discount code.
Dick Blick
Teachers who join the Dick Blick Preferred program can save 10% every day at Dick Blick.
Lenovo
Educators can save 5% off at Lenovo.com every day.
Peacock TV
Teachers can enjoy Peacock TV for only $2.99 (reg $5.99) a month for a year.
Samsung
Samsung gives educators up to 15% off PCs and tablets, and up to 7.5% of mobile phones, accessories, and smart home devices. They also offer up to 12.1% off appliances and up to 25% off vacuums and home appliance accessories. Verify eligibility through ID.me.
Willow
Willow offers teachers that are also moms a 10% discount on a Willow Breast Pump (not valid on accessories). Verification through SheerID is required for discount.
Teacher Appreciation Week happens once a year, recognizing teachers with special deals and freebies.
National Teacher Appreciation Week began in 1984 when people successfully lobbied Congress to officially set aside the entire first full week (Monday-Friday) in May to say thank you to teachers for their hard work. It wraps around National Teacher Appreciation Day, which is always the Tuesday of the first full week of May.
Restaurants, stores, and other businesses observe National Teacher Appreciation Week with discounts, specials, and freebies available only to educators.
The next Teacher Appreciation Week will start Monday, May 6, 2024.
Teacher Appreciation Week always starts the first Monday in May, running through Friday of that week. In 2024, that’s Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10.
Here’s when Teacher Appreciation Week started in recent years:
Monday, May 1, 2023
Monday, May 2, 2022
Monday, May 3, 2021
Monday, May 4, 2020
Monday, May 6, 2019
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