Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 is bringing a fresh round of discounts, freebies and special promotions for educators at retailers and restaurants across the country. The deals stretch from breakfast and bagels to catering and membership savings, with several offers tied to specific days this week.
On Wednesday, May 6, participating Einstein Bros. Bagels locations will give one free Bagel & Shmear of a customer’s choice with the purchase of any item, but only for in-bakery orders and only to people who show a valid work ID. From Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, Grimaldi’s is offering teachers 15% off all orders at participating Grimaldi’s Pizzeria locations nationwide, with a valid school or workplace ID required and no stacking with other discounts or promotions. The same May 4-8 window brings a free sweet or unsweet tea for nurses at participating locations nationwide with educator ID at checkout, while customers can also take 10% off a catering order of $150 or more by using the promo code APPRECIATION2026.
Target is also leaning into the week. Verified teachers who belong to Target’s free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program can get 10% off one storewide purchase during Teacher Appreciation Week, and they can also receive a discounted rate for an annual Target Circle 360 membership throughout the year. Then on Thursday, May 7, teachers and school staff can get a free breakfast menu item from 5-9 a.m. local time by showing school ID.
The promotions reflect how Teacher Appreciation Week has become a nationwide sales moment as much as a celebration, with students, families and businesses taking the chance to recognize people who shape communities for decades. The information was provided by retailers, and the offers are set to roll out across the week as educators move from one stop to the next looking for the deal that fits their schedule. For teachers, the answer is simple: this week is full of savings, but each one comes with its own clock, its own ID check and its own fine print.