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
- Aroma Joe’s – Free 24 oz. any iced drink (in-store) on May 6th
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Nurses can enjoy a $4 Bad Ass Margarita on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. You can also enjoy Happy Hour deals like $4 drinks and $6 food from 3 – 6 p.m. May 4 – 8.
- 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!
- Dairy Queen – Now until 5/8/26, Teachers and Nurses who show their educator or healthcare professional ID will get a FREE Small Blizzard Treat! Get yours now at your local Fourteen Foods Dairy Queen.
- Dickey’s BBQ Pit – From May 4 through May 8 at participating restaurants nationwide, Dickey’s is giving educators and nurses a free scoop of their signature Ms. Ollie’s Strawberry Ice Cream with valid ID.
- Dog Haus – During National Nurses Week, nurses can save 20% from May 4 – 8 when you dine in and present a valid ID.
- Eddie Merlot’s – Nurses get a free dessert with the purchase of an entree from May 4 – 8. You must present a valid ID.
- Einstein Bros. Bagels – On Wednesday, May 6, educators and nurses can visit any participating Einstein Bros. Bagels location, show a valid work ID and receive one free Bagel & Shmear of their choice with the purchase of any item. The offer is only available for in-bakery orders placed on May 6.
- 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.
- Grimaldi’s – From Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, Grimaldi’s is offering 15% off all orders for nurses and teachers nationwide. Simply present a valid school or workplace I.D. to enjoy the discount at any location
- 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.
- HTeaO – FrHay 4 – 8, HTeaO is offering teachers half off cups of tea.
- Krystal – Nurses get 50% off all breakfast combos. Valid ID required. Offer valid May 4- 8.
- Logan’s Roadhouse – Get a $50 gift card for $40 when you order online from May 1 – 8.
- McAlister’s Deli – McAlister’s Deli is honoring two of the community’s most essential everyday heroes this spring by offering teachers and nurses a complimentary tea* during Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 and Nurse Appreciation Week 2026 at participating locations nationwide. No purchase necessary. Valid for educators and nurses from 5/4 – 5/8/26.
- McDonald’s – Check your location for an offer.
- MOD Pizza – From (May 4–7) get a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) free deal on MOD-size pizzas or salads. Check with your store to see if they are participating.
- Noodles & Company – From April 8 to May 5, guests can get 10% off catering orders over $150 or more with the code APPRECIATION2026.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes – Rewards members can earn 100, 200, or 300 bonus points with the purchase of a Single, Double, or Triple Bundtlet Tower. You must log into your rewards account before making your purchase. Limit one transaction. Offer valid May 4 – 8.
- Original ChopShop – Nurses will get 10% off meals when you show valid ID in-shop only) at Original ChopShop. Offer valid May 4 – 8.
- 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.
- Ruby Tuesday – Tuesday 5/5 – Wednesday 5/6: Get a FREE Add-on Garden Bar with any entrée purchase. Show valid I.D. and use code THANKYOU26. Dine-in only.
- Scooter’s Coffee – Offering healthcare workers a free medium drink on May 5. Limit one per person.
- 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.
- Smoothie King – Show your healthcare badge for $2 off a 20 oz smoothie every Thursday during The Pitt Season 2 on HBO Max.
- Sonny’s BBQ – Free BBQ sandwich (BBQ Pork, Turkey, or Chicken) from May 4 – 6. Nurses must verify their status via this form (https://sonnysbbq.com/national-nurses-week-2026) by Thursday, April 30 at 4 PM EDT to receive the offer in their Sonny’s Rewards account. You can also nominate a nurse for a chance to win a free BBQ feast in Sonny’s Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway, which runs from April 10 – May 6.
- 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).
- The Greene Turtle – During National Nurses Week, nurses can get a FREE meal (up to $15) when you dine-in and show a valid work ID on May 6, 2026.
- 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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