National Nurses Week, observed annually from May 6 through May 12, serves as a dedicated period for businesses and organizations across the United States to express gratitude to nursing professionals. During this time, a variety of companies offer free products, discounts, and exclusive deals. These offers typically range from complimentary food and beverages to specialized discounts on footwear, apparel, and travel services. While many promotions are available only during the specific dates of Nurses Week, some brands extend their appreciation through year-round verification programs.
The availability of these offers generally requires nurses to verify their professional status, often through valid work identification or third-party verification platforms. It is important for consumers to note that participating locations and specific terms can vary by vendor and region. The following guide outlines the specific freebies and discounts reported for the 2025 Nurses Week celebration.
Food and Beverage Freebies
A significant portion of Nurses Week promotions focuses on food and beverage offerings, allowing nurses to enjoy complimentary meals and treats.
Chipotle Chipotle has historically supported healthcare workers through random selection giveaways. The brand offers 100,000 free burritos to healthcare heroes, including nurses. At the end of Nurses Week, winners are selected at random and are required to verify their healthcare status to receive a digital burrito card. Additionally, some sources indicate a separate promotion of 250,000 free burritos available to nurses during the week, which requires clicking a link to apply and waiting for a unique code via email.
Dunkin’ Dunkin’ typically participates in National Nurses Day, which falls on May 6. On this specific day, nurses can receive a free medium coffee at participating locations. The offer includes the choice of a hot or iced coffee, with customization options available for flavorings such as blueberry or vanilla.
Cinnabon Cinnabon offers a sweet treat in the form of a free classic roll. This offer is generally available to nurses who present a valid ID at participating locations during Nurses Week.
Applebee’s Applebee’s has previously shown appreciation by serving free appetizers to nurses who present a valid work badge during Nurses Week. In some instances, this offer is structured as a free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée.
Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies provides a free classic cookie to nurses who show a valid nurse ID at in-store locations.
Buffalo Wild Wings While not always a free item, Buffalo Wild Wings has offered nurses a 20% discount on their orders during Nurses Week upon presentation of a valid ID.
Caribou Coffee Caribou Coffee has participated with a promotion offering a free medium drink on May 6, valid for in-store redemption with a valid ID.
Apparel and Footwear Discounts
Several retailers offer discounts on apparel and footwear, recognizing the physical demands of the nursing profession.
Shoe Retailers Various shoe brands offer verified discounts for nursing professionals: * Clarks: Offers a special discount available after verifying identity through a specific link. * Sperry: Provides a 30% discount for nurses, which requires contacting customer service to activate. * Shoes.com: Offers a 35% discount to nurses who verify their ID on the website. * Adidas: Extends an exclusive discount of 30% online and in-store to verified medical professionals.
Kizik Shoes Kizik Shoes previously ran a donation program specifically for nurses and doctors fighting COVID-19, donating 1,000 free pairs of hands-free shoes. Recipients were required to fill out a form on the company's webpage; however, this specific deal has ended.
Travel and Hospitality Offers
For nurses seeking relaxation or housing during travel assignments, specific travel and hospitality discounts are available.
ResortPass and Vivian Health Vivian Health has partnered with ResortPass to offer a staycation giveaway. The promotion includes one winner receiving $500 in daycation credits and two additional winners receiving $250 in credits. Furthermore, the first 100 entrants receive a 10% discount on their first ResortPass booking.
Hotel Discounts * Harrah’s: Offers up to 30% off the lowest rate for nurses, requiring ID verification. * Hyatt: Previously welcomed healthcare workers by offering their Friends & Family Rate to nurses through June 30, 2022. * Hertz Cars: A previous offer provided a free rental car for a month to nurses working in NYC, though this deal is noted as having reached its limit.
Healthcare and Lifestyle Freebies
Beyond food and retail, several companies provide free services, training, or lifestyle products.
Intelycare Intelycare offers a 100% free COVID-19 Nurse Training Certification for nursing professionals. Upon completion of the training, participants receive one free contact hour.
JINS Eyewear Healthcare workers have had the opportunity to enter a drawing for a free pair of JINS Eyewear glasses. Due to high demand, the selection process was adjusted to choose five people per day.
Knack Knack previously ran a promotion where consumers could nominate a favorite nurse to win a Knack Pack. This deal is noted as ended.
Masks by Decor8 Interiors During the COVID-19 crisis, Decor8 Interiors provided free masks to healthcare professionals. However, due to overwhelming demand, shipping dates were significantly delayed, estimated at about nine weeks from the request date.
Dave & Busters Dave & Busters offered a free $10 game card for nurses throughout Nurses Week, requiring the presentation of an ID.
Verification and Year-Round Savings
Many brands utilize identity verification platforms to extend discounts beyond the specific week in May.
ID.me ID.me offers a Nurse Marketplace where nurses can register for free to unlock exclusive discounts on apparel, electronics, travel, and wellness products. This platform allows for instant access to hundreds of offers without the need for coupon clipping.
Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse offers a 10% discount off the entire check to first responders, which includes nurses.
Conclusion
Nurses Week 2025 offers a diverse array of freebies and discounts, ranging from daily coffee perks to significant savings on apparel and travel. While many offers are strictly time-sensitive—often limited to May 6 through May 12—others, such as the ID.me marketplace, provide ongoing value. Nurses interested in these promotions should verify their eligibility through valid identification and monitor brand websites for the most current terms and participating locations.