Yankee Candle is generous with discounts (we look forward to getting up to 75% off during the Semi-Annual Sale twice a year), but you can't beat free. Especially because large jar and tumbler candles ($34.99 at full price) are typically included in the Yankee Candle free candle giveaways.
The most recent free candle event happened in-store on Aug. 16, 2025 for their Love at First Light Event. Rewards members got a free candle with no purchase necessary, in-stores for one day only. The event coincided with a candle jar redesign, so we aren't sure if we'll see another freebie anytime soon.
Here's what you need to know about the free candle.
The Yankee Candle Love at First Light Event was a 1-day sale, with free candles for rewards members in-store only.
The free candles are part of Yankee Candle's Love at First Light Event, an in-store launch of its new candle design. The jars are being redone to look more modern and the fragrance formulas are being tweaked, and you can take one of these new candles home with you for free.
You'll need to be a Yankee Candle Fragrance Family rewards member to get the free candle, and you need to show up in-store (you can't get the free candle online). But no purchase is necessary.
The Yankee Candle free candle event happened on Aug. 16.
This is a 1-day event, and it's the first time Yankee Candle has done a giveaway like this. We're not sure if it'll be a recurring event, or if this is a one-time-only freebie in honor of their candle redesign.
Yes, large-size candles were included, but expect limited supply.
The free candles needed to be from the new line and have the relaunch label. This promo included the following sizes:
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Large Jar (reg. $34.99)
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Large Tumbler (reg. $34.99)
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3-Wick (reg. $26.99)
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Small Tumbler (reg. $12.99)
For all Yankee free candle giveaways, there's a limit of one per rewards member. Also, expect limited supply of each eligible size. We suggest getting to the store as early as you can whenever they offer a free candle.
Joining Yankee Candle's rewards program lets you earn free candles with points, plus a birthday freebie.
Remember, you need to join the rewards program to get your free candle, but joining is a good move anyway. That's because the program lets you earn 1 point per dollar through your Yankee Candle spending. Every 500 points gets you $5 to spend at Yankee Candle. Plus, on your birthday, you get a free birthday gift: Regular members get a free small tumbler candle for their birthday. But if you earn 1,000 points in a calendar year, you'll hit Fragrance Lover status, which gets you a free large classic jar candle or large tumbler jar candle on your birthday.
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