Paging all nurses: Where to get deals for National Nurses Week 2026

National Nurses Week begins May 6, and restaurant chains across the country are offering freebies and discounts to show their appreciation.

After many chains rolled out deals for Cinco de Mayo and Teacher Appreciation Week, several are also offering promotions for National Nurses Week 2026.

The week aims to recognize the "invaluable contributions nurses make in healthcare and our lives while addressing the real-life challenges they face every day," according to the American Nurses Association website.

The organization, which encompasses the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Nurses Foundation, aims to amplify nurses' voices across America to "drive change and ignite a new era in nursing."

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday.

"These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event," the group says on its website.

In 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation designating May 6 as "National Recognition Day for Nurses."

Here's what to know about where nurses can get freebies and discounts.

National Nurses Week 2026 deals

Chipotle

Chipotle announced on April 29 that it is awarding 200,000 teachers and health care professionals with free burrito e-cards, equivalent to over $2 million in free food.

Teachers and health care professionals can enter for a chance to win a free entrée e-card from April 29 through May 12 on their respective microsites:

• Teachers: Teacherthanks.Chipotle.com
• Healthcare workers: Healthcarethanks.Chipotle.com

At the end of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurse Appreciation Week, 100,000 teachers and 100,000 healthcare workers will be randomly selected to receive an email to verify their employment status via ID.Me. According to Chipotle, if potential winners do not verify their employment status, additional potential winners will be selected and invited to verify their status.

Teachers and health care workers who successfully verify their employment status within 48 hours will receive a free entrée e-gift card. Winners will be notified starting May 13.

"At Chipotle, we're committed to showing up for the communities we serve, and that starts with the people who make a difference every day," said Stephanie Perdue, senior vice president of brand marketing at Chipotle, in a news release. "Recognizing teachers and healthcare workers through this program is one way we can give back meaningfully."

Buffalo Wild Wings

From May 4-10, nurses can get 20% off their orders when they dine in at Buffalo Wild Wings. The offer is only available with a valid hospital ID, the company told USA TODAY.

MOD Pizza

In honor of National Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week, MOD Pizza is inviting teachers and nurses to visit any participating location and enjoy a Buy One, Get One Free pizza offer from May 4-7.

To redeem the offer, participants must present a valid teacher or nurse ID at checkout, with a limit of one free pizza per ID. With the purchase of any pizza, they'll receive a second pizza free. The offer is only valid in-store, the company told USA TODAY.

Potbelly

Potbelly is offering a complimentary cookie or regular-sized fountain drink with the purchase of any entrée to all teachers and nurses from May 4-12.

The offer is available in-shop only, and nurses and teachers will need to show ID to redeem the offer.

GoPuff

GoPuff is offering a 10% discount on all orders delivered to hospitals from May 6-12, the company told USA TODAY.

McAlister's Deli

From May 4-8, teachers and nurses can get a free Big Sweet or Unsweet tea at participating McAlister's Deli locations by showing their badge or ID, the company told USA TODAY. The offer is only valid in-store, and no purchase is necessary.

Fabletics

From May 6-12, Fabletics is offering 25% off all scrubs and free embroidery for the brand's VIP members, the company told USA TODAY.

More deals for National Nurses Week 2026

• Mountain Mike's Pizza is offering nurses 15% off all pizzas May 6-7 using code "CARE15OFF."
• Stonefire Grill is offering 10% off catering for schools, hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices using code "APPRECIATE10" May 4-28.
• Krystal is offering nurses 50% off all breakfast combos May 4-8. The offer is available in-store with a valid ID.
• The Greene Turtle is offering nurses a free, dine-in meal valued up to $15 on May 6.
• Dog Haus is offering nurses 20% off at participating locations May 4-8 when they show a valid ID.
• Logan's Roadhouse is offering customers a deal where they can purchase $50 in gift cards for just $40, exclusively online from May 1-8.
• Grimaldi's Pizzeria is offering 15% off all orders for nurses from May 4-8 with a valid ID.
• Free Rein Coffee is offering nurses 30% off sitewide starting May 13.
• Samsung is offering up to 30% off on eligible mobile products for nurses and other first responders, including medical professionals, police, firefighters and paramedics through its Samsung First Responder Offers Program.
• JAANUU is celebrating Nurses Week by offer a 25% discount sitewide from May 6-12 using promo code "NW25."
• Torchy's Tacos is offering nurses who show a valid ID at the register a BOGO taco from May 11-13. The deal is available for in-restaurant orders at the register only and cannot be redeemed via kiosk, online or third party.
• Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering nurses a free brewed coffee or tea, any size, hot or iced, with a valid ID from May 4-12.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].