Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 to 9, 2025. so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this time. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators just during this time, and some offer deals all year long.
Make sure to click each link to get all the details. As always, participation might vary, so if the deal is from a chain make sure to verify with your location.
Please note that tax and tip aren’t generally included with free items.
Also, make sure to keep reading for a huge list of restaurant deals!
Teacher Appreciation Deals in 2025
Some of these deals are available all year.
Charlotte Checkers
Teachers can get free tickets to the Charlotte Checkers’ playoff game on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, while supplies last.
Apple
Apple offers Apple education pricing on a new Mac or iPad to college students and their parents, plus faculty, staff and homeschool teachers of all grade levels. This discount is around 10%. If you go into an Apple store to make a purchase, make sure to ask about the discount.
Chipotle
Chipotle invites teachers and healthcare professionals to enter for a chance to win a free entrée e-card from April 30 through May 12 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.
Teachers and healthcare professionals who successfully verify their employment status within 48 hours will receive a free entrée e-card. Winners will be notified starting the week of May 13.
Costco
Teachers who join Costo as a Gold Star member get a free $20 Costco shop card. Those who join as an Executive member receive a $40 Digital Costo Shop Card. Info here.
Culver’s
On May 6, 2025, teachers will receive one scoop of frozen custard with the purchase of a Value Basket, at Culver’s, 7031 University City Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Eyemart Express
Eyemart Express gives teachers and school faculty and staff an extra 20% savings on all purchases, including 2,000 frames, lens upgrades and accessories. Teachers simply need to present a valid ID like a school badge to take advantage of these savings at all Eyemart Express stores across the country. Details here.
Lenovo
Teachers and students can save sitewide at Lenovo. The discount excludes doorbusters and select clearance products.
McAlister’s Deli
Teachers who show an educator ID at participating McAlister’s Deli locations from May 5 to 12, 2025, will receive a free big tea. Must order in person for dine-in and takeout orders only. Must show valid educator ID at checkout. The same deal is available for Nurses Appreciation Week, on the same days.
Museum of Illusions
Teachers get free admission all year. If you visit from May 5 to 9, 2025, you’ll be automatically entered into a free raffle. Three winners will be chosen at the end of the week – and winners will receive a custom goodie bag filled with classroom-ready materials students will love. In addition to the goodie bag, one teacher will also win a field trip for their class to MOI CLT (school is responsible for transportation).
The Parking Spot
The Parking Spot is a great option for no-stress parking at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Teachers get a 10% discount every day. In the month of May, 2025, make a reservation for travel through the end of 2025, and get 25% off. Teachers, use this link to make your reservation.
Pilot Brewing
Pilot Brewing has an ongoing special offer for teachers. Every Monday, teachers get 20% off their tab. 1131 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Salata
From Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2025, educators can enjoy 20% off their total order at Salata by simply showing a valid ID at checkout. Information received in a press release.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Shipley Do-Nuts Concord is celebrating its grand opening from May 8 to 10, 2025. On May 8, 2025, teachers, first responders, active military, veterans and nurses get a free donut. They’ll be open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. 25 Optical Ct. NW, Concord, North Carolina.
Samsung
Teachers get savings through Samsung’s Education Offers Program. Teachers and educators can save up to 30% off on laptops, tablets, smartphones and more when shopping on Samsung.com. Some additional discounts, up to $800 on select products, have been announced for educators during the month of May. Read about them here.
The Salty
From May 5 to 12, 2025, teachers get a 15% in-store discount, with proof of teacher status. (This offer is for nurses too, for Nurse Appreciation Week. The Salty, 1515 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.
Staples
From May 4 to May 10, 2025, teachers can head in-store at Staples for: 20% off their in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID, and a FREE 12-pack of Tru Red™ Stick Pens.
Disclaimer: Offers valid 5/4-5/10 in-store only while supplies last. Limit 1 per customer. Must show valid teacher ID. Coupons available in the Staples app. Exclusions apply.
Topper’s Pizza
Topper’s Pizza, 1225 Concord Parkway N, Concord, North Carolina, is offering teachers 50% off any regular sized menu item from May 5 to 9, 2025. Just use the code TEACHERSWEEK. Available in-store or online.
Verizon
Verizon offers discounts on mobile or home internet plans to teachers. Eligibility needs to be confirmed on ID.me. Details here.
More deals
Check back soon for more deals. We expect a lot will be added. In previous years, there were Teacher Appreciation deals at:
- Firehouse Subs
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Zaxby’s
- Tijuana Flats
- Sonic Drive-In
- Metro Diner
- Insomnia Cookies
- Great Wolf Lodge
- More
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning. Deals may not be available when you order from a 3rd party delivery service.
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