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. Lots of businesses are offering Teacher Appreciation Week deals and treats to reward educators for all their hard work, so be sure to get out there and take advantage of it all!
We Are Teachers 2026 Teacher Appreciation Giveaway
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, we’re giving away prizes all month long! Be sure to come back and enter daily for your chance to win that day’s prize. Plus, each daily entry counts toward the GRAND PRIZE of an all-inclusive 3-night all-inclusive getaway for two adults at Club Med Cancún! See all the prizes here.
Scholastic 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Deals and Giveaway
Scholastic is celebrating teachers this week in a variety of ways—check them out:
Scholastic Giveaway for Educators:
- 1,000 lucky teachers to receive $200,000 in eGift Giveaway!
- Best-selling author James Patterson is partnering with Scholastic to thank teachers this spring and is giving 1,000 educators a $200 Scholastic eGift Card to provide classrooms with more books, resources and “keep-forever” books to be sent home with students.
- Educators can enter to win here. For a full list of rules, click here.
Deals and steals on the Scholastic Teacher Store:
Educators can use the code TEACHERS at check-out to enjoy savings on books and resources sitewide! The full list of deals is below; get more information here:
- $5 off orders of $50–$99.99
- $20 off orders of $100–$149.99
- $35 off orders of $150–$199.99
- $50 off orders of $200+
Special offers through Scholastic ClassroomsCount™
Teachers who raise $250 in funds on Scholastic ClassroomsCount™, a crowdsourcing platform that offers teachers 100% of the funds they raise without any fees, can automatically unlock three special offers now through May 31:
- 15% off Book Clubs order
- An extra 10% off the Teacher Store
- 10% off a year’s subscription to Magazines+
ALDI Honor Roll
ALDI is launching the ALDI Honor Roll, a nationwide giveaway to gift thousands of dollars to deserving teachers. Starting May 4 at 8 a.m. ET, shoppers can visit ALDIHonorRoll.com to nominate a teacher (or even themselves!) for a chance to win a $2,026 ALDI gift card, along with classroom-ready supplies, snacks and ALDI Finds. Each submission must include the teacher’s name,
school, and email, plus a 100–300-word written response and 1-2 photos of the nominee in their
classroom. Visit the website to learn more!
2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Deals and Freebies
Bookmark this page and check back as Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off. We’ll be updating this list multiple times a day leading up to Teacher Appreciation Day, so you don’t miss a single deal! Tip: Many local businesses offer deals for teachers, so keep an eye out in your area. We suggest calling ahead to be sure any deal is still available.
PRO TIP: Make sure you’ve registered your teacher status with ID.me, since many of these deals require it. Plus, check out the ID.me teacher page for more teacher appreciation deals!
Verified 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Deals
Abeulo’s Mexican Restaurant
20% off entire check on May 6
Applebee’s
Applebee’s locations owned and operated by T.L. Cannon are offering a free desert to teachers with valid ID from May 4-8 (Triple Chocolate Meltdown, Cinnabon® Mini Swirls, Sizzlin’ Butter Pecan Blondie, Caramel Apple Pie or Brownie Bite). They’re also giving teachers a BOGO entree voucher for use May 11-June 7.
Aroma Joe’s
Free 24-ounce drink with valid teacher ID.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
$4 Bad Ass Margarita for teachers on May 5, Happy Hour May 4-8 (3-6PM) with $4 drinks and $6 food
Beef O’Brady’s
15% off orders with valid teacher ID
Buffalo Wild Wings
20% discount with valid teacher ID.
Burger King
Free Whopper Jr. with $1 purchase on May 6
Cheers to the Season
This NYC dining deals app was founded by a former NYCDOE teacher, and from May 4-8, NYC teachers get their first month free, with access to deals and freebies at 50+ restaurants, bars, bakeries, and cafés across the city. After that, it’s just $2.99/month. Use code NYCTEACHER for the deal.
Chicken Salad Chick
BOGO on large Quick Chick Salads (limit 3) on May 8
Chick-Fil-A
Individual locations may have their own Teacher Appreciation Week offers. Contact yours to see what they’re offering in 2026.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
20% off in-store orders with valid ID from May 4-12
Caribou Coffee
Free large cold press or coffee of the day on May 6 with valid ID
Chipotle
Enter their drawing to win a free Burrito E-Card (100,000 winners!)
Food freebies! That free Chipotle last year was amazing!😊🌯
—Tanya Jackson
Dog Haus
20% off dine-in orders with valid teacher ID
Eddie Merlot’s
Free dessert with the purchase of an entree and a valid teacher ID.
First Watch
Free hot or iced coffee May 2-8
FlutterHabit
30% off FlutterHabit’s products (excluding bundles and kits) from May 4-12
Freddy’s Frozen Custard
Free mini sundae for teachers with a valid school ID.
Freebirds World Burrito
BOGO any size World Burrito with valid teacher ID in-store May 4-12, 15% off catering with code APPREC18
Frutta Bowls
Rewards members can get free Protein Bites with an order of any large bowl or smoothie through May 8. Save 10% off a catering order with promo code FBMAY26 at checkout online or in-app.
Green Mill
Half-price taps (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) during National Teacher Appreciation Week, plus free appetizer with any food purchase on May 5 with teacher ID.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
15% off orders with a valid teacher ID.
Happy Joe’s
Free small Cheese Stix with purchase of large pizza on May 5; free delivery to schools on May 5 (call by May 4 to schedule)
Hash Kitchen
20% orders May 4-12
Hilton
Receive special discounts for summer travel at 4 Florida hotels and resorts (May 1 through September 7):
- Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort: Get 20% your stay and a waived resort fee, complimentary valet parking for one vehicle, and $100 in resort credit. Use this link or booking code P1 over the phone.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa: Receive 30% off your stay and complimentary self-parking. Book using this link or booking code PL5.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street: Save 30% on your stay and receive complimentary self-parking. Book using the link here or booking code PL5.
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport: Educators get 20% off their stay and complimentary parking. Book here or mention booking code PK5.
HTeaO
Half off cups of tea, May 4 – 8
Huddle House
Free meal from a select menu on May 5
Insomnia Cookies
BOGO Classic and Deluxe cookies May 5-12 for Insomnia Rewards members
Krystal
50% off all breakfast combos with valid ID, May 4-8
Logan’s Roadhouse
Get a $50 gift card for $40 when you order online May 1-8
McAlister’s Deli
Show your teacher ID for a free Big Tea
Melissa & Doug
25% off website purchases May 4-8
Mod Pizza
Buy one MOD-sized pizza or salad, get one free May 4-7
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
15% off all pizzas May 6-7 with code CARE15OFF.
Noodles & Company
15% off catering orders of $150 or more with code APPRECIATION2026 through May 5
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Rewards members can earn 100, 200, or 300 bonus points with the purchase of a Single, Double, or Triple Bundtlet Tower. Log into your rewards account before making your purchase. Limit one transaction. Offer valid May 4-8.
Office Depot/Office Max
30% back in Bonus Rewards on a qualifying in-store purchase.
OKA Brands
25% off with the code TEACHER25 on all three of their websites: Oka Recovery, Okabashi, and Oka-B.
Original ChopShop
10% off dine-in orders with a valid teacher ID
Peet’s Coffee
Free small drip coffee, hot tea pouch, cold brew, or iced tea pouch with valid ID, May 5
Potbelly
Free cookie or regular-sized fountain drink with an in-store entree purchase May 4 – 12. 10% off deal on catering orders over $200 with code SAVE10 during online or in-app checkout.
RaceTrac
From May 4 to May 8, teachers receive one free 13.7-oz Dunkin’ Iced Coffee and a free RaceTrac classic breakfast sandwich. Get the coupon by verifying your teacher status with ID.me in the RaceTrac app or online at RaceTrac.com. Once verified, teachers will then receive an in-app coupon.
Raising Cane’s
One free 22 oz. tea or soft drink every day throughout the month of May
Ruby Tuesday
Free add-on Garden Bar with any in-store purchase with promo code THANKYOU26 on May 5-6.
Salata Salad Kitchen
Free delivery on catering orders $250+ from May 4–12
Samsung
Samsung is recognizing the nation’s teachers and educators with exclusive discounts through Samsung’s Education Offers Program. Teachers and educators can save up to 30% on eligible mobile products.
Shake Shack
Select locations offering educators a free ShackBurger or VeggieShack with a purchase of $10 or more, May 4 – 12
Shipley Do-Nuts
Free half-dozen donuts for teachers (no purchase necessary!)
Sonic
Join the Teachers’ Circle using the Sonic app and enjoy a variety of deals and free food items.
Stan’s Donuts
From May 4 – 12, get a free 16-ounce drink at Stan’s Donuts when you make any purchase of $2.30 or more with teacher ID.
Staples
20% off in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID, plus free supply kit OR 12-pack of Tru Red pens.
Starbird Chicken
On May 5, get a free entree (up to $15 value) when they order in-store with teacher ID. Excludes airport and stadium locations.
StitchFix
$40 off your first Fix for Teacher Appreciation Week with ID.me
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Free dessert with the purchase on an entree; show your teacher ID, May 4-8
Target
Verified teachers who are members of the Target Circle loyalty program can receive 10% off one storewide purchase. Learn more here.
Texas Roadhouse
10% off your total bill when you present your school ID
TGIFriday’s
Free menu item (select menu only) on May 5 between 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Free any size brewed coffee or tea (hot or iced) with valid ID from May 4-12
The Greene Turtle
Free meal (up to $15) for teachers who dine in with a valid school ID on May 5
The Parking Spot
While teachers receive a 10% discount every day, The Parking Spot has increased the discount to 25% for any reservation made in May for travel through the end of 2026. Use this link to grab the deal!
TPT (formerly Teachers Pay Teachers)
On May 5–6, get up to 25% off millions of educator-created resources with code THANKYOU26.
Via 313
15% discount with valid ID, May 4 – 8.
Wawa
10% off catering orders with promo code APPRECIATE during online or in-app checkout through May 17.
Whataburger
Show your school ID for a complimentary breakfast entree from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Whataburger has been giving free breakfasts. They have other freebies as well and give out coupons for other things. They’ve been really great lately!
—DeAnne Blea
Daily Teacher Appreciation Deals
Note that participation varies by location. Be sure to call your local destination before heading over. Find our full list of teacher discounts and deals here.
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 20% off with verification.
Bookmans
Sign up for Project: Educate and receive 20% off all purchases (not just stuff for your classroom!).
Books-a-Million
Get 20% off purchases for the classroom with a BAM Educator’s Card.
Cheap Caribbean Vacations
Educators receive $150 off their next vacation. Sign up for this exclusive offer.
Cole Haan
Teachers get 20% off 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 fill out an online form with your school email address.
DocFly
Receive 10 free file downloads per month. Your account will allow you to erase and add text to PDF files, merge separate files into one, and sign PDFs—no software required.
Eyemart Express
Teachers, school faculty, and staff receive 20% off all purchases with valid school ID.
Hanes
Get quality workout clothes for the gym or lounging at home. They’re offering 10% off for teachers (including retirees!).
Headspace
The mindfulness app offers free annual subscriptions to all K-12 teachers, school administrators, and supporting staff in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Redeem using your school email.
Home Chef
Our friends at Home Chef have an exclusive discount just for teachers—50% off your first box and 10% off every box that follows.
Madewell
Educators receive 15% off online and in-store.
Office Depot
Join the Star Teacher program for 10% back in Rewards on ink, toner, and paper, 1% back in Rewards on nearly everything else, and a 15% instant discount from Design, Print, & Ship Depot™.
Party City
Register to receive 10% to 20% discounts on all purchases.
Pvolve Fitness
As a thank-you to educators, Pvolve offers 30% off everything.
Reebok
As part of their Heroes Discount Program, teachers get up to 50% off (online only).
Samsung
The Education Offers Program lets teachers save up to 30% on eligible mobile products.
Staples
Enroll in the Classroom Rewards program and you’ll get 5% back on purchases.
Tarte
The cosmetics favorite gives teachers 40% off purchases all year long when you verify your status.
Vineyard Vines
Visit vineyardvines.com today to receive their 15% teacher discount.
Don’t forget to grab your free printable posters to celebrate teachers!
Hang them in the hallways during Teacher Appreciation Week to remind teachers just how important and amazing they really are! Just follow the link below to get your posters.
