Starting May 4th, 2026 marks Teacher Appreciation Week! We’ve compiled the best Teacher Deals and Freebies to honor our educators. Teacher Appreciation Week in the US usually falls during the first full week of May. In 2026, it runs from May 4th to May 8th.
Food Freebies & Deals
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Teachers can grab a $4 Bad Ass Margarita on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Additionally, enjoy Happy Hour specials featuring $4 drinks and $6 food from 3 – 6 p.m., May 4 – 8.
- Capriotti’s – Teachers get 20% off in-store orders from May 4 – 12 when presenting a valid ID (excludes catering).
- Dog Haus – Educators can save 20% on dine-in orders from May 4 – 8 by showing a valid ID.
- Eddie Merlot’s – Teachers receive a free dessert with the purchase of an entree, May 4 – 8, with a valid school ID.
- 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 – Teachers with a valid ID can enjoy 20% off, valid on dine-in and takeout from May 4 – 12.
- Krystal – In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, educators get 50% off all breakfast combos with valid ID, May 4 – 8.
- Logan’s Roadhouse – Purchase a $50 gift card for only $40 when ordering 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.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes – Rewards members can earn 100, 200, or 300 bonus points with the purchase of a Single, Double, or Triple Bundtlet Tower, May 4 – 8. Must log in to the rewards account; limit one transaction.
- Shake Shack – Teachers 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.
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse – Educators receive a free dessert with an entree purchase, May 4 – 8, upon showing a valid work ID.
- The Green Turtle – Teachers get a FREE meal (up to $15) when dining in and showing a valid work ID on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 6, 2026.
- Via 313 – Teachers with valid ID can enjoy a 15% discount from May 4 – 8.
- Whataburger – Teachers and school employees can receive a free breakfast entree, such as a Breakfast on a Bun or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, on May 7 from 5 – 9 a.m. (limit one per person; valid for dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru).
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