If you ask us, every day should be Teacher Appreciation Day, but we’ll take any opportunity to see teachers get the love they deserve! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026, and Teacher Appreciation Day itself is Tuesday, May 5. Lots of businesses are offering Teacher Appreciation Week deals and treats to reward educators for all their hard work, so be sure to get out there and take advantage of it all!
2026 Teacher Appreciation Week ID.me Limited-Time Deals
If you haven’t already verified your educator status through ID.me, now’s the time! In addition to usual year-round discounts, many business will offer special deals during Teacher Appreciation Week 2026. Take a look at some of the deals offered in previous years below, then check back often to see what businesses have on tap for this year!
Past Teacher Appreciation Week Deals Through ID.me
- Adidas: 25% off full-price items and sales
- ContactsDirect: 20% off plus free shipping
- Crocs: 15% off
- GE Appliances Store: Up to 43% off MSRP and free delivery over $399
- Glasses.com: 50% off lenses plus free shipping
- Kendra Scott jewelry: 15% off
- Stanley: 30% off
- TaylorMade: 15% off
Visit ID.me for more discounts and to sign up for your free account.
More 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Deals and Freebies
Many local businesses offer deals for teachers, so keep an eye out in your area. We suggest calling ahead to be sure any deal is still available.
Most businesses don’t announce their deals until a few days before Teacher Appreciation Week, so for now, check out the list of offers from previous years. Then, bookmark this page and check back as Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off. We’ll be updating this list multiple times a day leading up to Teacher Appreciation Day, so you don’t miss a single deal!
Past Teacher Appreciation Week Deals
Applebee’s
Get a free appetizer (up to $12) with any entree purchase when you show your teacher ID.
Aroma Joe’s
Free 24-ounce drink with valid teacher ID.
Atomic Wings
Teachers enjoy a free chicken sandwich.
Box Tops
Earn a $5 bonus for your school when you scan your first receipt on the Box Tops app.
Bravo Italian Kitchen
Earn a $20 bonus card with catering orders.
Brio Italian Grille
Earn a $20 bonus card with catering orders.
Buffalo Wild Wings
20% discount with valid teacher ID.
Burger King
Show your teacher ID for free fries with any purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Chick-Fil-A
Individual locations may have their own Teacher Appreciation Week offers. Contact yours to see what they’re offering in 2026.
Chipotle
Enter their drawing to win a free entree.
Food freebies! That free Chipotle last year was amazing!😊🌯
—Tanya Jackson
Crayola
Get discount of 20% off on items from the Gifts for Teachers page.
Eddie Merlot’s
Free dessert with the purchase of an entree and a valid teacher ID.
Firehouse Subs
Register your teacher ID and order using the Firehouse Subs app to get BOGO sub deals during Teacher Appreciation Week.
FlutterHabit
Take 30% off FlutterHabit’s products through ID.me.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard
Free mini sundae for teachers with a valid school ID.
The Greene Turtle
Free meal (up to $15) for teachers who dine in with a valid school ID.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
15% off orders with a valid teacher ID.
Happy Joe’s
20% off orders with a valid teacher ID.
Hat Creek Burger Company
Free Little Hat Burger with a valid teacher ID.
Hilton
Receive special discounts for summer travel at six Florida hotels and resorts.
Insomnia Cookies
BOGO Classic Cookies for teachers with a valid ID.
Logan’s Roadhouse
20% off an entree with a valid teacher ID.
McAlister’s Deli
Show your teacher ID for a free free sweet tea, unsweet tea, half & half, or lemonade
Noodles & Company
15% off catering orders of $150 or more
Office Depot/Office Max
30% back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying in-store purchase.
Original ChopShop
10% off dine-in or to-go orders with a valid teacher ID
The Parking Spot
While teachers receive a 10% discount every day, The Parking Spot increased the discount to 25% for any reservation made in May.
Salata Salad Kitchen
20% off the entire in-restaurant meal for educators and healthcare professionals who show a valid ID.
Samsung
Through Samsung’s Education Offers Program, teachers and educators can save up to 30% on eligible mobile products such as the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Tab S10 series, Galaxy Book5 series, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Z Fold6, accessories, and more.
Shake Shack
Present your school ID for a free milkshake.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Free half-dozen donuts for teachers (no purchase necessary!).
Smoothie King
20% off in-store purchase with teacher ID.
Sonic
Join the Teachers’ Circle using the Sonic app and enjoy a variety of deals and free food items.
Staples
20% off in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID, along with a free 12-pack of Tru Red pens.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Free dessert with the purchase on an entree; show your teacher ID.
Texas Roadhouse
10% off your total bill when you present your school ID.
Tiff’s Treats
15% off cookie orders.
Tijuana Flats
20% off dine-in or carryout purchase with valid employee ID.
Vitality Bowls
Vitality Bowls is honoring teachers with 20% off all orders for those who show a valid teacher ID.
Whataburger
Show your school ID for a complimentary breakfast entree.
Whataburger has been giving free breakfasts. They have other freebies as well and give out coupons for other things. They’ve been really great lately!
—DeAnne Blea
WOB Bar & Kitchen
25% off your bill with a minimum spend of $40.
We’ll be giving away BIG prizes all month long! Check back at the beginning of May to learn more!
Daily Teacher Appreciation Deals
Note that participation varies by location. Be sure to call your local destination before heading over. Find our full list of teacher discounts and deals here.
Apple
At the Apple Education Store, teachers can get up to $200 off computers and accessories.
Bonobos
Bonobos has great-fitting pants, shirts, and suits for men. Teachers get 20% off with verification.
Bookmans
Sign up for Project: Educate and receive 20% off all purchases (not just stuff for your classroom!).
Books-a-Million
Get 20% off purchases for the classroom with a BAM Educator’s Card.
Cheap Caribbean Vacations
Educators receive $150 off their next vacation. Sign up for this exclusive offer.
Cole Haan
Teachers get 20% off online. Just use a valid school email address.
Costco
Costco is offering teachers a $20 gift card when they sign up online for a new Costco membership. You will be asked to fill out an online form with your school email address.
DocFly
Receive 10 free file downloads per month. Your account will allow you to erase and add text to PDF files, merge separate files into one, and sign PDFs—no software required.
Eyemart Express
Teachers, school faculty, and staff receive 20% off all purchases with valid school ID.
Hanes
Get quality workout clothes for the gym or lounging at home. They’re offering 10% off for teachers (including retirees!).
Headspace
The mindfulness app offers free annual subscriptions to all K-12 teachers, school administrators, and supporting staff in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Redeem using your school email.
Home Chef
Our friends at Home Chef have an exclusive discount just for teachers—50% off your first box and 10% off every box that follows.
Joann
Save 15% on every purchase. Plus, watch for special teacher giveaways throughout the year.
Madewell
Educators receive 15% off online and in-store.
Office Depot
Join the Star Teacher program for 10% back in Rewards on ink, toner, and paper, 1% back in Rewards on nearly everything else, and a 15% instant discount from Design, Print, & Ship Depot™.
Party City
Register to receive 10% to 20% discounts on all purchases.
Pvolve Fitness
As a thank-you to educators, Pvolve offers 30% off everything.
Reebok
As part of their Heroes Discount Program, teachers get up to 50% off (online only).
Samsung
The Education Offers Program lets teachers save up to 30% on eligible mobile products.
Staples
Enroll in the Classroom Rewards program and you’ll get 5% back on purchases.
Tarte
The cosmetics favorite gives teachers 40% off purchases all year long when you verify your status.
Vineyard Vines
Visit vineyardvines.com today to receive their 15% teacher discount.
Don’t forget to grab your free printable posters to celebrate teachers!
Hang them in the hallways during Teacher Appreciation Week to remind teachers just how important and amazing they really are! Just follow the link below to get your posters.
