Nurse Appreciation Week is filled with freebies & deals!
The heart of the healthcare sector is celebrated on National Nurses Day on May 6 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday). Often the first and last person a patient sees during a hospital visit, nurses are truly the rockstars! In February of 1974, President Nixon proclaimed a National Nurses Week to be celebrated annually in May. Over the next eight years, various nursing organizations, including the American Nurses Association (ANA) rallied to support calls for a “National Recognition Day for Nurses” on May 6, which was eventually proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982.
Freebies & Deals 2026
- Biggby Coffee – From May 6 – 12, nurses with valid ID can grab any 16-ounce beverage for $1.99.
- Capriotti’s – From May 4 – 12, Capriotti’s is offering nurses 20% off in-store orders (excludes catering) when you present a valid ID.
- Chick-fil-A – Select restaurants are offering nurses a free chicken sandwich when you verify your eligibility through ID.me before May 1.
- Chipotle – As a thank you, Chipotle is giving 100,000 teachers a free burrito e-card! 100,000 healthcare workers will be chosen as well. Enter to win by 5/12!
- Freebirds World Burrito
- From May 4 – 12, nurses with valid ID get a BOGO deal on any size Freebirds World Burrito entrees. Offer valid in-store only.
- Save 15% on Freebirds World Burrito catering orders when you use the promo code APPRECI8 during checkout online or in-app. Offer valid May 4 – 12.
- Hash Kitchen – Nurses with valid ID can save 20%. Offer valid on dine-in and takeout orders May 4 – 12.
- Insomnia Cookies – To celebrate, the late-night bakery is offering nurses, teachers, and school staff that are Insomnia Rewards Members a buy 1 Classic or Deluxe cookie, get 1 free deal starting May 5 through May 12 with valid ID (in-stores only). Additionally, Insomnia Rewards Members can show their appreciation with 20% off online/in-app orders of 50-200 cookie packs with code: EARNEDIT26.
- McDonald’s – Check your location for an offer.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes – Score BOGO Bundtlets w/ code BOGOMAY26
- Potbelly
- Offering teachers and nurses a complimentary cookie or regular-sized fountain drink with the purchase of any entrée from Monday, May 4, through Tuesday, May 12. Eligible entrées include any original or big-sized sandwich, wrap, whole salad or bowl of soup. The offer is available in-shop only, with guests simply showing a valid school or healthcare employee ID at checkout to redeem. Each entrée purchased qualifies for one free cookie or drink, and multiple offers may be redeemed within the same transaction, making it easy for teams to stop in and enjoy a well-earned break together.
- Potbelly is also making it easier for entire nursing teams, school faculty and any group to celebrate together. Now through Sunday, May 10, Potbelly fans can receive 10% off catering orders over $200 by using the code SAVE10 at checkout, perfect for schools, hospitals and organizations looking to recognize their staff with a shared meal.
- Shake Shack – Nurses can score a free ShackBurger or Veggie Shack (up to $8.29) with $10 min. from May 4 to May 12, 2026. To claim the deal, you must order in-person at a participating Shake Shack and show a valid work ID. The offer requires the purchase of at least one other menu item and is not valid for app, online, drive-thru, or delivery orders. It excludes locations like airports and stadiums, and any premium add-ons will cost extra.
- Subway – Guests can buy a $25 Subway gift card for a teacher or healthcare hero and get a free 6″ sub for themselves through 6/30.
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – From May 4 – 12, nurses with valid ID can enjoy a FREE any size brewed coffee or tea (hot or iced).
- Verena Street Coffee – Nurses get a sitewide 20% discount on all coffees. You’ll need to verify your eligibility with GovX.
- Via 313 – Nurses and other medical professionals with valid ID can enjoy a 15% discount from May 4 – 12.
- ZIPS – This May, ZIPS Car Wash is celebrating the everyday heroes who keep communities running strong. Throughout the month, the company is offering a special weekday offer for teachers, nurses, military personnel, and first responders across the country. Every weekday in May, eligible local heroes can receive 25% off a Premier Car Wash by using the code HERO with your Employer/Military ID at any ZIPS Car Wash. Similar offers are available with wash code HERO at Jet Brite Car Wash and Rocket Express Car Wash, which all operate under ZIPS Car Wash.
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