If you ask us, every day should be Teacher Appreciation Day, but we’ll take any opportunity to see teachers get the love they deserve! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026, and Teacher Appreciation Day itself is Tuesday, May 5. Many businesses are offering Teacher Appreciation Week deals and goodies to reward teachers for all their hard work, so be sure to get out there and take advantage of it!
2026 Teacher Appreciation Week ID.me Limited Time Deals
If you haven’t verified your teacher status with ID.me, now is the time! In addition to regular year-round discounts, many businesses will offer special deals during Teacher Appreciation Week 2026. Check out some of the deals offered in previous years below, and check back often to see what businesses have on tap this year!
Last Week’s Specials for Teacher Awareness on ID.me
- Adidas: 25% off full-value items and sales
- ContactsDirect: 20% off and free shipping
- Crocs: 15% off.
- GE Appliance Store: Up to 43% off MSRP and free shipping over $399
- Glasses.com: 50% off lenses and free shipping
- Kendra Scott Jewelry: 15% off.
- Stanley: 30% off.
- TaylorMade: 15% off.
Visit ID.me for more discounts and to sign up for your free account.
Some 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Deals and Freebies
Many local businesses offer deals for teachers, so keep an eye out in your area. We suggest you call ahead to make sure any deal is still available.
Most businesses don’t announce their deals until a few days before Teacher Appreciation Week, so in the meantime, check out a list of past years’ deals. Then, bookmark this page and check back as Teacher Appreciation Week begins. We’ll update this list several times a day leading up to Teacher Appreciation Day, so you don’t miss a single deal!
Last Week’s Teacher Appreciation Deals
Applebee’s
Get a free appetizer (up to $12) with any incoming purchase when you show your teacher ID.
Aroma Joe’s
Free 24-ounce drink with valid teacher ID.
Atomic Wings
Teachers enjoy a free chicken sandwich.
Box Tops
Earn a $5 bonus for your school when you scan your first receipt in the Box Tops app.
Bravo Italian Kitchen
Earn a $20 bonus card with food orders.
Brio Italian Grille
Earn a $20 bonus card with food orders.
Buffalo Wild Wings
20% discount with valid teacher ID.
Burger King
Show your teacher ID to get free fries with any purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Chick-Fil-A
Individual areas may have their own Teacher Appreciation Week. Contact yours to see what they have to offer in 2026.
Chipotle
Enter their drawing to win a free entry.
Free food! That free Chipotle last year was awesome!😊🌯
– Tanya Jackson
Crayola
Get 20% off items from the Teacher Gifts page.
This is Eddie Merlot’s place
Free dessert with purchase of entree and valid teacher ID.
Firehouse Subs
Register your teacher ID and order using the Firehouse Subs app to get small BOGO deals during Teacher Appreciation Week.
FlutterHabit
Take 30% off FlutterHabit products with ID.me.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard
Free mini sundae for teachers with valid school ID.
The Green Turtle
Free meals (up to $15) for teachers who eat with a valid school ID.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
15% off orders with valid teacher ID.
Joe’s happiness
20% off orders with valid teacher ID.
Hat Creek Burger Company
Free Little Hat Burger with valid teacher ID.
Hilton
Find special summer travel discounts at six Florida hotels and resorts.
Insomnia Cookies
BOGO Classic Cookies for teachers with valid ID.
Logan’s Houses
20% discount on entry with valid teacher ID.
McAlister’s Deli
Show your teacher ID to get a free sweet tea, unsweetened tea, half and half, or lemonade
Noodles & Company
15% off food orders of $150 or more
Office Depot/Office Max
30% back in Bonus Rewards on eligible in-store purchases.
The original ChopShop
10% off dine-in or to-go orders with valid teacher ID
Parking Lot
While teachers get a 10% discount every day, The Parking Spot has increased the discount to 25% for any booking made in May.
Salata Salad Kitchen
20% off all restaurant meals for teachers and health workers who show a valid ID.
Samsung
Through Samsung’s Education Offers Program, teachers and educators can save up to 30% on eligible mobile products such as the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Tab S10 series, Galaxy Book5 series, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Z Fold6, accessories, and more.
Shake the shack
Present your school ID to receive a free milkshake.
Shipley Do-Nuts
A dozen free donuts for teachers (no purchase necessary!).
Smoothie King
20% off in-store purchases with Teacher ID.
Sonic
Join the Teachers Circle using the Sonic app and enjoy various deals and free food.
The basics
20% off in-store purchases with valid teacher ID, plus a free 12-pack of Tru Red pens.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Free dessert with entree purchase; show your teacher ID.
Texas Roadhouse
10% off your total bill when you present your school ID.
Tiff’s faults
15% off cookie orders.
Places to stay in Tijuana Flats
20% off dining or shopping with a valid employee ID.
Vitality Bowls
Vitality Bowls honors teachers with a 20% discount on all orders for those who show a valid teacher ID.
Whatsaburger
Show your school ID for complimentary breakfast.
Whataburger was offering free breakfast. They also have freebies and give out coupons on other items. They have been really good lately!
-DeAnne Blea
WOB Bar & Kitchen
25% off your bill with a minimum spend of $40.
We’ll be giving away great prizes all month long! Check back in early May to learn more!
Daily Deals for Teacher Appreciation
Note that participation varies by location. Be sure to call your local area before moving on. Find our full list of teacher discounts and deals here.
an apple
At the Apple Education Store, teachers can get up to $200 off computers and accessories.
Bonobos
Bonobos has great-fitting pants, shirts, and suits for men. Teachers get a 20% discount with confirmation.
Authors of books
Sign up for Project: Teach and get 20% off all purchases (not just your classroom supplies!).
Books-a-Million
Get 20% off classroom purchases with the BAM Teacher Card.
Cheap Caribbean Vacations
Teachers get $150 for their next vacation. Sign up for this special offer.
Cole Haan
Teachers get a 20% discount online. Just use a valid school email address.
Costco
Costco is offering teachers a $20 gift card when they sign up online for a new Costco membership. You will be asked to complete an online form with your school’s email address.
DocFly
Get 10 free downloads per month. Your account will allow you to delete and add text to PDF files, merge separate files into one, and sign PDFs—no software required.
Eyemart Express
Teachers, faculty, and staff receive a 20% discount on all purchases with a valid school ID.
Hanes
Find the best workout clothes for the gym or lounging at home. They offer a 10% discount to teachers (including retirees!).
Headspace
The mindfulness app offers a free annual subscription to all K-12 teachers, school administrators, and support staff in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Apply using your school email.
Home Chef
Our friends at Home Chef have a special discount for teachers only—50% off your first box and 10% off all subsequent boxes.
Joann
Save 15% on all purchases. Also, check out special gifts for teachers throughout the year.
Madewell
Teachers get 15% off online and in store.
Office Depot
Join the Star Teacher program and get 10% Rewards back on ink, toner, and paper, 1% Rewards back on almost everything else, and an instant 15% discount from Design, Print, & Ship Depotâ„¢.
Party City
Sign up to receive discounts of 10% to 20% on all purchases.
Pvolve Fitness
As a thank you to teachers, Pvolve is offering 30% off everything.
Reebok
As part of the Hero Discount Program, teachers get up to 50% off (online only).
Samsung
The Education Offers Program allows educators to save up to 30% on eligible mobile products.
The basics
Sign up for the Class Rewards program and you’ll get 5% back on purchases.
Tarte
The makeup favorite offers teachers a 40% discount on purchases throughout the year when you verify your status.
Vineyard Vines
Visit vineyardvines.com today for a 15% teacher discount.
Don’t forget to grab your free printable posters to celebrate the teachers!
Hang them in the hallways during Teacher Appreciation Week to remind teachers how important and amazing they really are! Just follow the link below to get your posters.
