Teacher Appreciation Day 2025 is today, Tuesday, May 6, and businesses nationwide are stepping up to say thank you. From free meals to major retail discounts, educators can enjoy dozens of perks simply by showing a valid school ID.
Here’s a look at the top Teacher Appreciation Day deals and freebies available this year.
Free food and restaurant deals
Chick-fil-A: Participating locations are offering teachers a free entrée during breakfast hours. Availability and menu items vary by location.
McDonald’s: Some franchises are providing free breakfast combos to teachers. Offers typically require a school ID.
Sonic Drive-In: Teachers can score a free cheeseburger with any purchase made through the Sonic app from May 6 through May 10.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Educators can receive 20% off their dine-in order on May 6 at participating locations.
MOD Pizza: Buy one pizza or salad, get one free for all teachers and school staff with ID.
Retail and classroom supply discounts
Staples: Teachers get 20% off in-store purchases on May 6, plus a free gift bag while supplies last.
Barnes & Noble: Educators can sign up for the B&N Educator Program to get 25% off classroom books and supplies year-round, with extra bonuses this week.
Michaels: Teachers enjoy an additional 15% discount on all regular and sale-price items, both online and in-store.
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Teachers receive a 30% discount on qualifying purchases made in-store with a coupon available on the Office Depot website.
Special promotions and freebies
Adobe: Teachers can access Adobe Creative Cloud at a discounted rate of over 60% off for a limited time.
Lakeshore Learning: Many locations are offering free classroom materials and coupons for future purchases when teachers visit on May 6.
Sam’s Club: New teacher members can sign up for a Sam’s Club membership at a discounted rate and receive additional bonuses like gift cards.
Joann Fabric and Craft Stores: Teachers who join the Joann Teacher Rewards Program receive a 15% discount on every purchase and special coupons this week.
How to claim Teacher Appreciation Day deals
To take advantage of these offers, teachers should bring a valid school ID, school email address, or other proof of employment in education. Some deals require app registration or loyalty programs, so it’s a good idea to sign up ahead of time.
Why it matters
Teachers play a vital role in shaping future generations, and Teacher Appreciation Day gives communities a chance to recognize that hard work. These deals are small tokens of gratitude, but they can help educators save money and feel celebrated for their contributions.
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