Nurse Appreciation Week is May 6 – 12th, 2025 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday), and we have all of the freebies and deals for you to celebrate you!
The heart of the healthcare sector is celebrated on National Nurses Day on May 6. 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 Nurse 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
- Applebee’s – Free appetizer to all teachers and nurses at Applebee’s from April 28th – May 10th. Valid with adult entrée purchase. Get a free appetizer up to $12 value. Simply mention this ad along with your school/work badge to your server. Available at all Flynn Applebee’s locations. Dine-in orders only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per order, per visit. Offer expires 5/10/25.
- Chick-fil-A – Doesn’t offer a national nurses’ week discount, but local franchises do. Check their website to find out if your local Chick-fil-A has Nurses Week deals.
- Chipotle – Is giving away 100,000 burritos, in the form of Burrito E-Cards, to healthcare professionals. The giveaway runs from April 30 – May 12. To enter, visit healthcarethanks.chipotle.com and complete the entry form. Limit one entry per entrant. After the giveaway ends, winners will be notified by email. Each burrito E-Card is valid for one FREE regular menu item. Burrito E-Cards expire on July 31, 2025.
- honeygrow – In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6–12, 2025), honeygrow is showing appreciation to healthcare heroes by giving away $250 gift cards to ten deserving nurse units across its 55+ locations. From April 23 to May 11, individuals can nominate their favorite nurses at honeygrow.com/nursesweek. Winners will be announced on May 12, and their inspiring stories will be shared throughout May. It’s honeygrow’s way of saying thank you—with wholesome meals for those who care for us every day.
- HTeaO – will celebrate nurses and teachers, by offering a Buy One, Get One Free* deal on all cups of tea from May 5th through the 9th.
- Joella’s Hot Chicken – Teachers and nurses are invited to visit any Joella’s location from May 5–9 between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET to enjoy a complimentary meal in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. Each free meal includes two Jumbo Tenders—spiced in any of Joella’s seven signature heat levels—one dippin’ sauce, one Southern side, and a drink. This in-store only offer is available at all nine Joella’s locations with a valid employment ID. Limit one complimentary meal per guest.
- la Madeleine – Treat yourself and the teacher or nurse in your life to a BOGO bakery item only on May 6. No ID required! Offer only available through the Bonjour Rewards app.
- McAlister’s Deli – Nurses and teachers, this one’s for you! They’re giving away two catered lunches, one for a nurse and one for a teacher. Enter by May 4th!
- MOD Pizza – From May 5 to May 8, teachers and nurses are invited to visit any participating MOD Pizza location and enjoy a Buy One, Get One Free pizza offer. To redeem the offer, participants must present a valid teacher or nurse ID at checkout limit one free pizza per ID, and with the purchase of any pizza, they’ll receive a second pizza free – a small token of appreciation for their dedication and service. This promotion is available in stores only.
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza – $15 off any pizza with code APPRECIATE25 from May 6 to 9, when Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week overlap.
- Potbelly – Complimentary cookie or regular-sized fountain drink with the purchase of any entrée to all teachers and nurses from Monday, May 5, through Sunday, May 11. This offer is available in-shop only, and Potbelly asks nurses and teachers to simply show their ID to redeem the cookie or drink. Every entrée order in a transaction includes the offer. Potbelly is offering free delivery for catering orders over $150 by using the promo code ‘FREEDELIVERY’ at checkout on Potbelly.com or through the Potbelly App.
- Scooter’s Coffee – Is honoring nurses and healthcare workers with a free medium drink on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to kick off National Nurses Week. Valid at participating locations with healthcare ID, the offer includes limited-edition “Healthcare Heroes” stickers while supplies last.
- Shipley Do-Nuts – From Sunday, May 4 through Tuesday, May 6. Teachers and Nurses (or any hero in your life) can get a free ½ dozen, no purchase necessary.
- Smoothie King – Starting on May 6 (Teachers’ Appreciation Day and Nurses’ Appreciation Week), teachers and nurses can enjoy 20% off their order when they show their valid working ID in-store.
- Sonny’s BBQ – Free Pork Big Deal from May 5th – 7th
- Zips Car Wash – Free Premier Single Car Wash
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