Nurse Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2026. 
Of course, nurses deserve our appreciation all year long, but this observance is a time when retailers and restaurants show their gratitude with free meals, discounts, and other freebies.

We’ll be updating this page throughout the week, adding more offers as we find them. 

Click through the links for details — and check the dates for each deal because the dates vary widely, and many of the deals start on May 4th. 

2026 Nurse Appreciation Week offers

Remember to click thru the links for full details and fine print on each offer. 
And remember that with chains, not every location participates in every offer. 

Applebee’s

From May 4 to 8, 2026, Applebee’s is offering teachers and nurses a FREE appetizer OR dessert (up to $12) with the purchase of an entrée. 
Qualifying customers must mention the offer upon ordering. 

McAlister’s Deli

Image: McAlister’s Deli

Nurses AND teachers can receive FREE tea at participating McAlister’s locations from May 4 to 8, 2026. 
You must order in person for dine-in or takeout. 
Have your healthcare ID with you at checkout. 
More info

Chipotle 

Chipotle invites teachers and healthcare professionals to enter for a chance to win a free Burrito e-card from April 28 through May 12, 2026, on the respective microsites:
Teachers: teacherthanks.chipotle.com
Healthcare professionals: healthcarethanks.chipotle.com

At the end of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurse Appreciation Week, 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare workers will be randomly selected to receive an email to verify their employment status via ID.me, and receive a free Burrito e-card.

Gift card bonus offers

Nurse Appreciation Week falls during spring bonus card season, when many retailers and restaurants offer bonus cards with gift card purchases.
See our big list gift card bonus offers

Insomnia Cookies

Teachers and nurses can get one cookie FREE when they buy one, in-store, May 5 to 12, 2026. (Free classic cookie with classic cookie purchase, or free deluxe cookie with deluxe cookie purchase.) Must show valid teacher/nurse identification and must be an Insomnia Rewards member to redeem. Participation may vary by location. 
This info was received in an email.

MOD Pizza

Nurses and teachers have a BOGO offer from MOD — from May 4 to 7, 2026.
Buy any regular-size pizza or salad and get one for free. 
Just show your work ID at the register when you order in-restaurant. 
The info was received in an email.

Tiff’s Treats

Tiff’s Treats is saying thank you to teachers and nurses with an offer of 15% OFF site-wide, through May 9, 2026. 
Use code SITE15 at checkout. 
This info was received in an email.

The Parking Spot 

The Parking Spot is a great option for no-stress parking at Hartsfield.
Nurses get a 10% discount every day of the year — BUT, in the month of May, 2026, they can make a reservation for travel through the end of 2026, and get 25% off.
Nurses, use this link to make your reservation.

P.F. Chang’s

On May 4 and 5, 2026, the restaurant is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE entree to all customers, for dine-in or takeout at participating locations. 

Use the code HEROPICKUP25 at checkout when ordering online via the P.F. Chang’s website or mobile app. 
In restaurant, be sure to clarify participation before ordering.
Find the offer on the restaurant’s homepage at the top of the screen. 
Limit one offer redemption per guest check.

Samsung

Nurses and other first responders – including medical professionals, police, firefighters and paramedics – can save up to 30% on eligible mobile products such as phones, tablets, PCs, smartwatches, accessories and more. Details can be found through Samsung’s First Responder Offers Program on Samsung.com. This deal is valid all year long, not just on specific dates.

Sonny’s BBQ

Nurses can get a free BBQ Sandwich at participating Sonny’s BBQ from May 4 to 6, 2026.
Nurses, you’ll need to go to verify your employment online and join the Rewards program.
Then you’ll receive an emailed coupon good for a free pulled pork, sliced pork, pulled chicken or smoked turkey sandwich.
Show your coupon to your server or in the drive-thru, or use your promo code when ordering online.
Good for one free meal from May 4 to 6, 2026. 
More info

Einstein Bros. Bagels

On May 6, 2026, Einstein Bros. Bagels is giving nurses and teachers a FREE Bagel & Shmear of their choice with any purchase.