If you love a good freebie, May is one of the BEST months of the year to pay attention.
Between Teacher Appreciation Week, Nurses Week, Mother’s Day, and National Burger Day… brands roll out everything from free food to big discounts — and some go fast.
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We update it throughout the month as new freebies and deals are announced.
🆕 Quick hits this week
Last updated: April 24, 2026
- Six Flags — Free season passes for kids ages 3-5. Adult must have valid 2026 Pass or Membership.
- Krispy Kreme — Free donut with purchase (available on app)
- McDonald's & Burger King — Free fries for app users or members. Must make minimum purchase.
- Home Depot — Kids can build a keepsake box for free from 9 a.m. to noon on May 2.
- Michaels — Make a DIY vinyl Mother’s Day mug (purchase of base mug required; vinyl and designs are free)
Please note: We do our best to make sure these deals are accurate but offers may vary depending on location and demand. Always check with your local stores before heading out!
This section gets refreshed weekly with the latest freebies and deals we spot.
Teacher Appreciation Week Deals
May 4-8, 2026
If you’re a teacher — or love one — this is one of the BEST weeks of the year for freebies.
Deals are still rolling out, but here's what we've found so far!
Confirmed for 2026:
- Whataburger — free breakfast for teachers on May 7 + giving away $60,000 in teacher grants
- McAlister's Deli — Free tea for educators and nurses May 4-8.
Worth watching
These are just a few of the companies that have provided freebies or discounts in previous years during Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Chipotle — In 2025, 100,000 teachers and 100,000 health care workers received free entree e-gift cards.
- Applebee's — Has offered free appetizers with purchase to teachers in past years.
- Shake Shack — Free milkshakes for teachers in past promotions.
We’ll update this section as 2026 deals are confirmed. Some of the best deals only last a day, so check back often so you don't miss out!
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See the deals →Nurses Week Freebies & Deals
May 6-12, 2026
Nurses Week usually brings a handful of food freebies and thank-you deals, especially from coffee and quick-service brands.
Confirmed for 2026:
- Home Chef — Nurses get 50% off first box, then 10% ongoing/lifetime discount
- McAlister's Deli — Free tea for educators and nurses May 4-8.
Worth watching
These are companies that have provided freebies or discounts in previous years during Nurses Week.
- Dunkin' — has offered free coffee to nurses during Nurses Week or Day in past years
- Insomnia Cookies — has offered giveaways for healthcare workers in the past
Mother’s Day Deals
May 10, 2026
A lot of Mother’s Day deals fall into the very relatable category of "please do not make me cook today."
Nothing confirmed yet for 2026!
We'll list 2026 Mother's Day deals as soon as we see them!
Worth watching
These are companies that have provided freebies or discounts in previous years for moms:
- IHOP — pancake promos or special offers at select locations
- Olive Garden — family meal bundles and takeout specials
- Nothing Bundt Cakes — BOGO-style offers or discounted treats in past years
Most Mother’s Day deals don’t get announced until closer to the holiday, so this is one to check back on.
National Burger Day Deals
May 28, 2026
This is usually one of the better food freebie days of the year. Burger chains love National Burger Day, and last year brought everything from penny burgers to app deals and giveaway promos.
We’re still waiting on 2026 offers, but here’s a look at some of the deals chains ran in 2025 so you know what kinds of offers to watch for based on previous years:
- Burger King — ran a full week of Royal Perks app deals, including a free cheeseburger, free Whopper Jr. and more.
- Red Robin — celebrated all month with prize giveaways, including a chance to win free burgers for a year
- Wendy’s — offered a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just 1¢ with any purchase in the app from May 28 through June 1
What will this year bring?? Burger chains typically announce closer to the date, so we’ll update this section as soon as 2026 National Burger Day deals start dropping.
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Know of a great freebie or deal we should add? Send it our way — we’ll keep this list updated all month long.
