Celebrated from Monday, May 5th to Friday, May 9th, this week offers teachers opportunities to save on everything from meals to classroom supplies.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, and businesses across the United States are showing their gratitude for educators with a variety of deals and freebies! Celebrated from Monday, May 5th to Friday, May 9th, this week offers teachers opportunities to save on everything from meals to classroom supplies and even tech gadgets. National Teacher Day falls within this week, on Tuesday, May 6th, bringing even more special offers.
Many restaurants are participating by offering discounts or free food. For instance, Whataburger is giving teachers a free breakfast item (Taquito with cheese or Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit) every day from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. with a valid school ID. Buffalo Wild Wings is providing a 20% discount for teachers and school staff throughout the week. Chipotle is running a giveaway where 100,000 teachers can win a free burrito e-gift card by signing up online. Logan’s Roadhouse is offering 20% off entrées for educators from May 5th to May 12th. Smoothie King is giving a 20% discount on in-store orders starting May 6th with a teacher ID, and Burger King is offering free fries with any purchase for teachers.
Retailers are also getting in on the appreciation. Michaels is offering 15% off all purchases for teachers, including sale items. Office Depot and OfficeMax are giving 30% back in Bonus Rewards on qualifying purchases. Staples has a 20% discount on in-store purchases with a teacher ID and a coupon. Crayola is offering 20% off their “Teacher Gift Ideas” category with a special code.
For technology and subscription services, there are also savings to be had. Samsung offers up to 30% off through their Education Offers Program. Lenovo provides an extra 5% off sitewide on laptops, tablets, and accessories for educators. Adobe has a significant 60% discount on their Creative Cloud All Apps plan, and Apple offers exclusive education pricing on Macs and iPads. Peacock is also offering premium streaming for a reduced monthly rate for 12 months.
This week is a great time for students, families, and communities to acknowledge the vital contributions of teachers. The National Education Association (NEA) encourages everyone to “turn appreciation into action” during this time, recognizing the ongoing challenges faced by educators.