Nurses Week Freebies and Discounts | Galen College of Nursing

Your Complete Guide to Nurses Week Freebies & Discounts

May 6–12, 2026 is Nurse Appreciation Week — and brands across the country are stepping up to say thank you. Here’s every deal we’ve found, organized so you don’t miss a thing.

Nurses give everything to their patients every single day. This week, it’s time for the rest of the world to give back. From free burgers to discounted coffee, here’s your full rundown of Nurses Week freebies and deals for 2026. Bookmark this page — we’ll update it as more offers are confirmed.

FOOD DEALS

Buffalo Wild Wings 20% off all orders for Nurse Appreciation Week May 6–12	Chipotle Up to 200,000 nurses can enter to win free entrees Ongoing giveaway healthcarethanks.chipotle.com
Sonny’s BBQ Free sandwich with valid nurse ID. Nominate a nurse to win a surprise BBQ feast. Sign up by Apr 30 sonnysbbq.com	Shake Shack Free ShackBurger or Veggie Shack with $10 minimum purchase May 4–12
Chick-fil-A Free chicken sandwich — nurse ID must be verified before May 1 Verify by May 1	MOD Pizza BOGO free pizza or salad May 4–7
Outback Steakhouse 10% off your meal with a valid nurse badge Nurses Week	Insomnia Cookies Free cookie, no purchase necessary May 6

DRINKS

Dunkin’ Free medium hot or iced coffee May 6	McAlister’s Deli Free tea for nurses May 4–8 mcalistersdeli.com
Biggby Coffee Any 16 oz beverage for $1.99 with valid nurse ID May 6–12	Scooter’s Coffee Free medium drink for nurses May 5

DEALS BY DATE — DON’T MISS THESE DEADLINES

Apr 30	Sonny’s BBQ Sign up for your free sandwich today. Valid nurse ID required. Nominate a nurse for a surprise BBQ feast.
May 1	Chick-fil-A Verify your nurse ID before May 1 to claim a free chicken sandwich.
May 4–7	MOD Pizza BOGO free pizza or salad.
May 4–8	McAlister’s Deli Free tea for nurses all week.
May 4–12	Shake Shack Free ShackBurger or Veggie Shack with a $10 minimum purchase.
May 5	Scooter’s Coffee Free medium drink for nurses.
May 6	Dunkin’ + Insomnia Cookies Free medium coffee at Dunkin’. Free cookie at Insomnia Cookies — no purchase needed.
May 6–12	Buffalo Wild Wings + Biggby Coffee 20% off all orders at Buffalo Wild Wings. Any 16 oz drink for $1.99 at Biggby with valid ID.

KEEP AN EYE ON THESE

These brands have offered Nurses Week deals in past years — 2026 offers haven’t been announced yet. Check back as we’ll update this post when deals drop.

• Chili’s • Krispy Kreme • Cinnabon • Jersey Mike’s • Jimmy John’s • Firehouse Subs • Chicken Salad Chick

You deserve every single one of these.
Share this post with a nurse you know and help them take advantage of the appreciation they’ve earned. From all of us at Galen College of Nursing — thank you for your service, your compassion, and your dedication every day of the year.