Teachers don’t always get the recognition they deserve. They take care of and educate our kids, work long hours often for little pay and have been known to reach into their own pockets to help a student or improve their classroom.
While educators should get accolades year-round, National Teacher Appreciation Week (the first full week of May) and Teacher Appreciation Day (the first Tuesday in May) are the official times to offer words of thanks and gifts to our nation’s teaching staff. Local and national businesses join the teacher fan club by offering Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies every year.
Retailers, restaurants, even vacation providers all give teachers a little something extra during the first full week of May. Teachers, we hope you treat yourself to something nice. Parents and students, make sure your teachers know about all the discounts and free stuff available to them.
Plus, be sure to review our list of discounts for teachers available all year long.
The offers are only available at participating locations. Limit one per person, while supplies last.
Teachers must present a valid school ID for redemption. However, select deals are open to all customers.
Aroma Joe’s
Can you smell the savings?
On May 7, 2025, Aroma Joe’s is thanking teachers with a FREE 24-oz. drink of their choice.
Atomic Wings
Teachers enjoy a FREE chicken sandwich at Atomic Wings on May 6, 2025.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Teachers can go wild with savings for one week!
From May 5 to 11, 2025, teachers and school staff (and nurses) enjoy 20% off their order at Buffalo Wild Wings. The discount is only available for dine-in, call-in or walk-in orders.
Burger King
Hungry educators can feel appreciated for more than just one week by taking a bite of Burger King’s current special.
Teachers (and all customers) get FREE fries with any purchase through the end of the year. The offer is only available to Royal Perks members.
Cheap Caribbean
Teachers definitely deserve a vacation, and there’s no better place to relax than in a tropical locale.
Cheap Caribbean offers an exclusive Hero Discount for teachers, healthcare workers, first responders and members of the military.
Teachers can enjoy $150 off their next vacation package with a special promo code. Get more details here.
Denny’s
Enjoy a bargain breakfast at Denny’s!
Through May 9, 2025, Denny’s is offering a rare BOGO deal for all to enjoy. Buy an Original Grand Slam or All-American Grand Slam and enjoy a second one for just $1.
Best of all, the diner serves breakfast all day. Teachers can take advantage of the savings before or after school.
Eyemart Express
National optical retailer Eyemart Express is recognizing all teachers with 20% off in-store purchases, including 2,000 frames, lens upgrades and accessories.
The discount is available to anyone employed by an accredited public or private PK-12 school, college or university with a valid school ID badge.
Simply present a valid school ID badge to take advantage of the savings, all year long.
Gift Card Bonuses
Fortunately, Teachers Appreciation Week falls during springtime, which means teachers can take advantage of the many seasonal gift card bonuses available from late April to mid-June.
Review our gift card bonus round-up here.
la Madeleine
On May 6, 2025, la Madeleine is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE bakery item. No ID required, however the deal is only available via the Bonjour Rewards app. The offer is open to all customers.
Lenovo
Computers are a necessary educational tool in every classroom, so any savings on them are helpful. Teachers of any grade level can save an extra 5% sitewide at Lenovo.
A discount is also available for students and parents.
MOD Pizza
From May 5 to 8, 2025, MOD Pizza is slicing prices for teachers and nurses in appreciation of their work. Qualifying customers enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE pizza.
MOOYAH Burgers
On May 7, 2025, MOOYAH Burgers is offering teachers and nurses a buy-one-get-one FREE burger, all day.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Enjoy a slice of savings at Mountain Mike’s Pizza!
From May 6 to 9, 2025, all customers enjoy 15% off all pizzas with promo code APPRECIATE25.
National Education Association
If you’re one of the millions of members of the National Education Association, enjoy lots of ongoing deals and discounts exclusive to members.
The member benefits are wide- ranging, from discounted vacations to credit cards with lots of rewards. Look under “Benefits & Discounts.”
The Parking Spot
Teachers will soon be able to enjoy a much-deserved summer vacation, so the nation’s largest near-airport parking company is helping them travel affordably by offering discounted parking.
While teachers enjoy a 10% discount every day, The Parking Spot is increasing the discount to 25% for any reservation in May for travel through the end of the year.
The Parking Spot operates more than 75 parking lots at 45+ major airports.
To get the discount, teachers need to register here.
Peter Pan Pizza
Peter Pan Pizza is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by offering a FREE 7″ one-topping pizza to all teachers — from May 5 to 9, 2025. The giveaway is available from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The giveaway is only available at Arizona and Albuquerque locations.
Potbelly
Take a break from grading papers at Potbelly!
From May 5 to 11, 2025, the popular sub shop is offering a FREE cookie or fountain drink with the purchase of an entrée for teachers and nurses.
Samsung
Teachers and administrators can get plugged into big savings through Samsung’s Education Offers Program.
Join Samsung’s Education Offers Program and unlock extra savings by signing up with an eligible email ID and completing the ID.me verification process. Save up to 30% on many popular products.
Shake Shack
Fortunately, Teachers Appreciation Week falls during National Burger Month!
From May 1 to June 1, 2025, Shake Shack is celebrating the juicy month a FREE burger with a minimum purchase of $10 every week in May. Find out what’s currently available here.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Teachers and nurses enjoy a FREE 1/2 dozen donuts from Shipley Do-Nuts — from May 4 to 6, 2025. The offer is only available for Do-Happy Rewards members.
SONIC Drive-In
Educators who are enrolled in the SONIC Teachers’ Circle Rewards program enjoy delicious deals for one week — from May 5 to 9, 2025. Sign-up by May 5 to qualify for the savings.
The deals include the following:
Buy-one-get-one FREE Sonic Blast
FREE SONIC Snack or Side with any purchase
$1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger
SONIC Teachers’ Circle is a FREE rewards program exclusively for educators and is available through the SONIC app. Any teacher, faculty or staff at a K-12 or degree-granting university can sign up to start receiving exclusive rewards.
Subway
Teachers (and everyone) can take advantage of Subway’s latest special. From May 1 to 31, 2025, the sub shop is offering any Footlong sub on the menu for $6.99.
Vitality Bowls
From May 5 to 9, 2025, Vitality Bowls is offering teachers 20% off their order. Choose from bowls, smoothies, juices and more.
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