Teacher Appreciation Day 2025: Full List of Freebies and Deals
Teacher Appreciation Day 2025: Full List of Freebies and Deals is here, and it’s being celebrated across the U.S. on Tuesday, May 6. To honor the dedication of educators, businesses nationwide are offering a wide range of special perks—from free meals to big retail and tech discounts. It’s a week where teachers can enjoy well-deserved appreciation through exclusive offers.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9, and along the way, large restaurants, tech companies, retailers, and even museums are chipping in to show support. If you’re a teacher or know someone who is, here’s everything you need to know about the deals available in 2025.
Restaurant Deals for Teachers in 2025
Let’s start with the tastiest part—food! Educators can receive freebies or bargains at popular restaurants across the country. Just don’t forget your school ID back home—it’s typically required to redeem these deals.
1. Chick-Fil-A
Get a free chicken sandwich or 8-count nuggets through the Chick-Fil-A One app on May 6. Offer valid at participating locations only.
2. McDonald’s
Enjoy a free drink—choose from soft drinks, sweet tea, or hot/iced coffee—just by showing your valid school ID. Visit McDonaldsMO.com to find participating locations.
3. Buffalo Wild Wings
Get 20% off your order until May 11. Applies to dine-in, carryout, and call-in orders with valid teacher ID.
4. SONIC
Teachers signed up by May 5 can access three exclusive deals as members of the Teachers’ Circle rewards. Perks include:
- A free snack or side with purchase
- Buy-one-get-one free on SONIC Blasts
- A $1.99 Double Cheeseburger
5. McAlister’s Deli
Claim a free big tea at participating stores through May 12. Dine-in only and requires valid teacher ID. Plus, enter to win a catered lunch for 30 people!
6. Golden Corral
Teachers get 20% off one meal through May 9. Just show your school ID at checkout.
7. Whataburger
From 5 to 9 a.m. through May 9, educators can get a free Taquito with cheese or a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit. Available for dine-in, drive-thru, and carryout.
In addition, teachers can be nominated for one of 75 $1,000 classroom makeover grants through the Whataburger Community Connections.
8. Insomnia Cookies
Stop by any participating location for a buy-one, get-one-free classic cookie deal through May 11. Just show your school ID!
Retail & Shopping Discounts for Teachers
Being a teacher doesn’t end when the bell rings—many educators spend their own money on classroom supplies. Fortunately, these companies are making it easier to treat yourself this week.
1. Samsung
Exclusive May discounts include:
- $620 off the 27″ ViewFinity S9 monitor
- Up to $360 off the 34″ ViewFinity S65TC
- $300 off 34″ curved ViewFinity S65VC
- $300 off large Interactive Displays
Samsung Education Discount Program
2. Stitch Fix
Get 25% off your first order through May 9. Just verify your educator status through ID.me and take their styling quiz.
3. Einstein Bros. Bagels
Teachers receive 20% off gift card purchases through June 24.
4. Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Earn a $10 voucher with every $50 in gift card purchases until June 15. Valid for dine-in redemption until August 31.
5. Tim Hortons
Members of the Tim’s Rewards program can:
- Buy one dozen donuts and get another dozen free
- Or buy one dozen and get a half dozen free
Activate the offer in the app before ordering.
Education, Museums, and Classroom Tools
Not just about food and fashion—some businesses are supporting teachers in the classroom and beyond.
1. Museum of Illusions
Teachers get free admission to any of the 29 U.S. locations during Teacher Appreciation Week. Register using your school email and enter the raffle for exclusive goodie bags.
2. Box Tops for Education
Download the Box Tops app, scan your first receipt, and get a $5 bonus for your school using the promo code “TEACHER.”
3. Doodleface
Enjoy 20% off smudge-free crayon boards at Doodleface.org and on Amazon through May 9. Use promo code “20LOVETEACH.”
More Food & Restaurant Deals
Here are more food-focused businesses participating in the celebration:
- Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant: 20% off your check on May 6.
- Atomic Wings: Free 5-piece boneless wings + fries (dine-in only, May 6).
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Teachers can use their platform to recognize students with “Awesome Achiever” awards redeemable for free Snickers Pizookies.
- Eddie Merlot’s: Free dessert with entrée (ID required, excludes special desserts).
- Grimaldi’s: 15% off through May 9 (school ID needed).
- Logan’s Roadhouse: 20% off entrée through May 12 (ID required).
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza: 15% off with promo code “APPRECIATE25” through May 9.
- Old Chicago: $10 bonus card with $50 gift card purchase + a free starter for new rewards members.
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Free dessert with entrée through May 9.
- Tijuana Flats: 20% off dine-in or carryout on May 7 using code “NURTEA25.”
- Vitality Bowls: 20% off through May 9.
- Shipley Do-Nuts: Free half-dozen donuts on May 6 (no purchase necessary).
Giveaways and Grand Prizes for Teachers
Several companies are going beyond discounts with exciting prize opportunities.
Raising Cane’s
Enter for a chance to win one of 10 all-expense-paid vacations including:
- Roundtrip airfare in the continental U.S.
- Two-night hotel stay
- $200 spending money
Plus, 10 additional teachers will win a $1,000 classroom makeover and a school supply pack.
Final Thoughts: A Well-Deserved Celebration
Educators dedicate their lives to nurturing and inspiring students, often with little recognition. Teacher Appreciation Week offers the perfect moment to show gratitude. Whether it’s enjoying a free coffee, getting a discount on new tech, or receiving classroom supplies, these perks are small tokens of appreciation for the work that teachers do every day.
Check store participation and bring a valid school ID where required. Some deals may only be valid in select locations or for a limited time, so act fast.
To all the educators: thank you for all you do, not just this week but every single day.