During National Teacher Appreciation Week — taking place May 6-10, 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 everyone, including teachers.
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..
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.
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. While we don't know this year's menu yet, here's a look at what they offered last year:
Cheeseburger with Seasoned Fries
Crispy Chicken Fingers with Seasoned Fries and Coleslaw
6 oz. Center-Cut Sirloin with Mashed Potatoes and Garlic-Butter Broccoli
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
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 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.
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.
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.
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