Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Few Days Remain for Giveaways at Chipotle, Tim Hortons
May 6, 2025
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Restaurants and national chains across the United States are offering freebies and special promotions for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs from May 5 to May 9 this year.
Companies from Chipotle to Tim Hortons are stepping up with giveaways, discounts and complimentary meals to celebrate the work of teachers. While some deals are available to all customers, most promotions require teachers to show a valid school ID or to register for loyalty or rewards programs.
When Is Teacher Appreciation Week?
Teacher Appreciation Week is observed annually during the first full week of May. In 2025, it runs from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
Tuesday, May 6, is recognized as National Teacher Day, often the focal point for many of the week’s special offers.
List of Available Deals for Teacher Appreciation Week
Chipotle
Chipotle is bringing back one of its giveaways for teachers and health care professionals. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week fall during the same week. Both teachers and health care workers can sign up through end of day May 12 to win a free burrito from Chipotle. According to the sweepstakes rules, 100,000 teachers and 100,000 health care workers will be randomly selected for a gift card.
Tim Hortons
Throughout the week, teachers who are Tims Rewards members can take advantage of two donut-centric deals at participating U.S. locations:
Buy one donut, get one free
Buy a dozen donuts, get six free
These offers are available exclusively to rewards members who activate the deal through the Tim Hortons app or website before purchasing, according to an email from Tim Hortons’ media relations.
Sonic Drive-In
Through May 9, teachers can use the Sonic App to unlock multiple deals. The following offers are made for teachers who make purchases online on the app through the SONIC Teachers’ Circle, a rewards program exclusively for educators:
$1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger
Free side with purchase
Buy one Sonic Blast, get one free
McDonald’s
Teachers in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri are in luck. On May 6, National Teacher Appreciation Day, teachers that present a valid form of identification can get any McDonald’s soft drink, sweet tea or hot or iced drip coffee for free. This offer is only valid at certain locations in these states, so be sure to check the offer location before stopping by the Golden Arches.
Staples
Staples is offering a free set of Tru Red Stick Pens to teachers who show a valid identification in-store this week. Educators can also nab 20 percent off their in-store purchases, according to USA Today.
A stock image shows children playing with a teacher in a classroom. A stock image shows children playing with a teacher in a classroom. Getty Images/gorodenkoff
McAlister’s Deli
Teachers and nurses who present a valid educator identification can get a free tea or half-tea, half-lemonade with any purchase from May 5 to 12, per a social media post from McAlister’s Deli.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Participating locations are offering 20 percent off dine-in orders for teachers who present a valid school ID through May 12, per Today.com. Check with your local Buffalo Wild Wings location to confirm their participation.
Whataburger
From 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. until May 9, teachers with a valid ID can get a select free breakfast item. Offer is not valid in the app.
Atomic Wings
According to USA Today, teachers can get a free five-piece order of boneless wings with fries on May 6, for dine-in only.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s is doing a giveaway for teachers. Approximately 10 educators will receive an all-expenses-paid “vacation” while 10 others will receive $1,000 for a classroom makeover, according to the restaurant’s Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes website. Teachers must register before May 9. According to the official rules, the grand prize includes roundtrip air travel, a two-night hotel, and a $250 gift card for additional expenses.
Chick-fil-A
Some Chick-fil-A restaurants may be celebrating with deals on Teacher Appreciation Day to educators who present a valid school ID. Availability and exact items vary, so customers are encouraged to check with local stores.
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