Teacher Appreciation Week is traditionally the first FULL week in May, Teacher Appreciation DAY is the Tuesday of that week. Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This usually coincides with National Nurses Day/Week so a lot of the freebies are valid for both teachers and nurses. Things get a little crazy during the first week of May so just be sure to double check the offer dates on the deals and freebies you want to take advantage of!
Dining:
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings is giving 20 percent off an order for teachers. This can be used for both dine-in and to-go orders. A valid school ID must be provided to receive the discount.
Chipotle
Teachers who verify their employment status at teacherthanks.chipotle.com between April 30 and May 12 will be entered for a chance to receive a free entree e-card. Chipotle will choose 100,000 winners who will be notified the week of May 13.
Firehouse Subs
Teachers who use the Firehouse Rewards app get BOGO sub deals during Teacher Appreciation Week. Download the app to register your ID and get details on the deal.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Teachers get a free mini sundae with a valid school ID.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Show your ID to get 20% off any entree at your local Logan’s Roadhouse
McAlister’s Deli
From 5/5 – 5/12, teachers and nurses can get a free Big tea at participating McAlister’s Deli locations by showing their badge or ID. Offer valid in-store only.
Free tea offer valid on 5/5 through 5/12. Must show valid educator ID to receive free Big tea. Offer not valid on flavored shots or other beverages. Limit one per person. Dine in and takeout orders only. Valid at participating locations. No purchase necessary. No cash value.
Catering Giveaway For Teachers & Nurses: From 4/28 – 5/4, nurses and teachers can enter to win a catered McAlister’s Deli lunch for up to 30 coworkers. One nurse and one teacher will be selected. To enter, simply complete the online entry form.
Giveaway Disclaimer: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 years of age or older who are teachers or nurses. Promotion Period: 4/28/25 at 12:00 pm ET – 5/4/25 at 11:59 pm ET. To enter: fill out the entry form available at https://forms.office.com/r/eftqBj3YJC. See the Official Rules www.mcalistersdeli.com/offers for additional eligibility restrictions, how to enter, prize descriptions/restrictions, odds, entry periods and complete details. Sponsor: McAlister’s Franchisor SPV LLC.
MOOYAH:
MOOYAH is celebrating Teachers (and Nurses) Appreciation Week with BOGO all burgers. Nurses and teachers are invited to visit any MOOYAH location to get buy-one-get-one burgers all day on Wednesday, May 7 and must show their ID or badge verifying themselves as a teacher or nurse. This offer is valid in store and at participating locations only. There is only one offer per customer allowed and this deal cannot be combined with other promotions.
Sonic
Join Sonic’s Teachers’ Circle via their app before May 5 to unlock a whole slew of freebies to use between May 5 and May 9. You’ll receive exclusive rewards like a BOGO Sonic Blasts, entrees, or cheeseburgers, free large drinks or slushies, and a free small side with an entrée purchase.
Whataburger
From 5 to 9 a.m. May 5-9, teachers can receive a free breakfast entrée at Whataburger!
In-Store:
Barnes & Noble
Take part in the B&N Educators program to receive 20% off the publisher’s list price on all purchases for the classroom and 10% off of cafe purchases.
Also, during Teacher Appreciation Week, Barnes & Noble Cafés across the country will give teachers a free tall cup of hot or iced coffee or tea when they show their valid teacher’s ID. (May 8th – 12th)
Staples
- 20% off their in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID
- A FREE 12-pack of Tru Red™ Stick Pens
- Disclaimer: Offers valid 5/4-5/10 in-store only while supplies last. Limit 1 per customer. Must show valid teacher ID. Coupons available in the Staples app. Exclusions apply.
Online Shopping:
Adidas
Adidas.com gives teachers 30% off their purchase – valid on your entire purchase! This discount does work on sale items, but will take the 30% off the original, NOT the current sale price. (So if something is on sale for MORE than 30% off – save it for a separate purchase without the discount!)
Costco
Teachers can join Costco as a new member and receive a $20 Costco Shop Card. This offer, which does not note an ending date, is through SheerID, which verifies eligibility. Learn more on the SheerID Costco page.
FitFlop
Teachers save 15% off at Fitflop.com
Reebok
Teacher get 50% off. All you have to do is register with ID.me to verify your discount. (College and high school students can register with a school email address)
Rothy’s
Rothy’s offers 20% off as a way of saying thanks. Make sure to verify for the special offer !
Under Armour
Under Armour is offering 20% off their ENTIRE site for teachers and their families. Plus, shipping is FREE on all orders! To score this discount, you must verify your identity through ID.me by clicking the “Apply a Promo Code or Discount” button at checkout. Then choose your verification – teachers should also choose Responder ID. Click here for all the information!
Vineyard Vines
Vineyard Vines gives teachers 15% off with valid ID! You can get a 15% off code once every 30 days! You’ll use SheerID to verify your identity!
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