Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2025

Teachers don’t always get the recognition they deserve. They take care of and educate our kids, work long hours often for little pay and have been known to reach into their own pockets to help a student or improve their classroom.

While educators should get accolades year-round, National Teacher Appreciation Week (the first full week of May) and Teacher Appreciation Day (the first Tuesday in May) are the official times to offer words of thanks and gifts to our nation’s teaching staff. Local and national businesses join the teacher fan club by offering Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies every year.

Retailers, restaurants, even vacation providers all give teachers a little something extra during the first full week of May. Teachers, we hope you treat yourself to something nice. Parents and students, make sure your teachers know about all the discounts and free stuff available to them.

Plus, be sure to review our list of discounts for teachers available all year long.

The offers are only available at participating locations. Limit one per person, while supplies last.

Teachers must present a valid school ID for redemption. However, select deals are open to all customers.

Burger King

Hungry educators can feel appreciated for more than just one week by taking a bite of Burger King’s current special.

Teachers (and all customers) get FREE fries with any purchase through the end of the year. The offer is only available to Royal Perks members.

Cheap Caribbean

Teachers definitely deserve a vacation, and there’s no better place to relax than in a tropical locale.

Cheap Caribbean offers an exclusive Hero Discount for teachers, healthcare workers, first responders and members of the military.

Teachers can enjoy $150 off their next vacation package with a special promo code. Get more details here.

Denny’s

Enjoy a bargain breakfast at Denny’s!

Through May 9, 2025, Denny’s is offering a rare BOGO deal for all to enjoy. Buy an Original Grand Slam or All-American Grand Slam and enjoy a second one for just $1.

Best of all, the diner serves breakfast all day, teachers can take advantage of the savings before or after school.

Eyemart Express

National optical retailer Eyemart Express is recognizing all teachers with 20% off in-store purchases, including 2,000 frames, lens upgrades and accessories.

The discount is available to anyone employed by an accredited public or private PK-12 school, college or university with a valid school ID badge.

Simply present a valid school ID badge to take advantage of the savings, all year long.

Gift Card Bonuses

Fortunately, Teachers Appreciation Week falls during springtime, which means teachers can take advantage of the many seasonal gift card bonuses available from late April to mid-June.

Review our gift card bonus round-up here.

Lenovo

Computers are a necessary educational tool in every classroom, so any savings on them are helpful. Teachers of any grade level can save an extra 5% sitewide at Lenovo.

A discount is also available for students and parents.

National Education Association

If you’re one of the millions of members of the National Education Association, enjoy lots of ongoing deals and discounts exclusive to members.

The member benefits are wide- ranging, from discounted vacations to credit cards with lots of rewards. Look under “Benefits & Discounts.”

Samsung

Teachers and administrators can get plugged into big savings through Samsung’s Education Offers Program.

Join Samsung’s Education Offers Program and unlock extra savings by signing up with an eligible email ID and completing the ID.me verification process. Save up to 30% on many popular products.

Shake Shack

Fortunately, Teachers Appreciation Week falls during National Burger Month!

From May 1 to June 1, 2025, Shake Shack is celebrating the juicy month a FREE burger with a minimum purchase of $10 every week in May. Find out what’s currently available here.

Subway

Teachers (and everyone) can take advantage of Subway’s latest special. From May 1 to 31, 2025, the sub shop is offering any Footlong sub on the menu for $6.99.

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