Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Enjoy special food deals at Chipotle and Whataburger in honor of educators.

6 May, 2025

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Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Deals, Freebies, and How to Celebrate Educators

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week — the perfect opportunity to recognize the incredible educators who shape our communities. This national celebration, held annually during the first full week of May, runs from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9 this year.

If you’re an educator, this week is packed with exclusive discounts, freebies, and special offers just for you. Here’s a look at what’s available:

Chipotle: 100,000 teachers can win a free burrito by signing up through May 13. Verification through ID.me is required.
Whataburger: Enjoy a free breakfast menu item from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., May 5–9, with a valid school ID. Plus, Whataburger is awarding $1,000 grants to 75 educators to support their schools.
Chick-fil-A: Participation varies by location. In Lee Vista (Orlando), teachers and nurses can enjoy free treats daily from May 5–12, including waffle fries, sausage biscuits, cookies, nuggets, and more.
McDonald’s: Select locations are offering teachers a free soft drink, sweet tea, or coffee on Tuesday, May 6 with valid ID.

A Brief History of Teacher Appreciation Week

The tradition dates back to 1953, when Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded Congress to set aside a day to honor teachers. Due to overwhelming support, the National Education Association expanded it to a full week in 1986. Teacher Appreciation Day always falls on the Tuesday of that week — this year, that’s May 6.

More Deals and Discounts for Teachers in 2025

Here’s a roundup of additional perks available this week:

Office Depot & OfficeMax: Get 30% back in Bonus Rewards on qualifying in-store purchases.
Ford: Complete a virtual test drive by May 7 to earn a $50 DonorsChoose gift card.
Burger King: Free fries with any purchase.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Six boneless wings for $1 with any burger purchase.
Cheap Caribbean: $150 off all-inclusive vacations of 5 nights or more through their Hero Discount.
Cole Haan: 20% off online purchases with a valid school email.
Lenovo: Extra 5% off sitewide with teacher verification.
NEA (National Education Association): Exclusive travel, product, and service discounts for members.
Samsung: Special savings on electronics with teacher verification.
Crayola: 20% off "Teacher Gift Ideas" with code EDUCATORS.
J.Crew: 15% off in-store and online purchases with registration.
Michaels: 15% off all purchases, including sale items, year-round.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, this week is all about recognizing the hard work and dedication of teachers everywhere.

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