School is winding down for the summer, giving students and their families the perfect opportunity to thank the teachers who have helped them learn essential academic and life lessons.
Luckily, Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday, May 5, and ends on Friday, May 9.
While we know teachers appreciate handwritten notes and thoughtful gifts, maybe they want something a little different this year. These companies are here to answer that call by offering educators discounts and freebies at their favorite restaurants and stores.
Here’s everything Arizona educators need to know to find the best deals on food, technology, clothes and more in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week 2025.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week?
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 is May 5 through May 9, according to the National Parent Teacher Association. Since 1984, the National PTA has designated one week in May to honor teachers.
Teacher Appreciation Day, celebrated on the first Tuesday of Appreciation Week, will occur on May 6.
Deals and freebies available for Teacher Appreciation Week
There are many deals and freebies that teachers can take advantage of during the week. Some are from major restaurant and fast food chains, while others could help teachers save on supplies or items to relax. Watch out, though. Some of these deals require you to show proof of being a teacher.
Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A usually celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day. But it’s up to each location’s owner to participate in appreciation day deals, so check to see how the location closest to you will be celebrating before you go.
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Whataburger
Whataburger is celebrating teachers with a little breakfast pick me up. From 5 to 9 a.m. May 5-9, teachers can recieve a free breakfast entrée.
The company is also giving 75 educators a $1,000 grant in honor of Whataburger’s 75th anniversary.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Teachers and school staff can receive 20% off their orders with valid ID.
Teacher Appreciation Week discounts on laptops and tech
This Lenovo laptop has a great screen and even better processing power.
Several companies are offering teachers discounts on a variety of tech items, like computers, tablets, headphones and more.
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Samsung: Samsung’s Education Offers Program gives teachers up discounts on many products. Teachers can get up to 30% off on eligible mobile products even.
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Lenovo: Teachers can receive up to 5% off all Lenovo products, including laptops, tablets, desktops, accessories and more.
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Adobe: Adobe offers educators 60% off the Creative Cloud All Apps plan.
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Apple: Teachers and school staff can receive exclusive discounts on Mac computers and iPads through the Apple Education Store.
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Bose: This company gives teachers $30 off a purchase of $199 or more online. However, teachers must verify their employment through ID.me.
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AT&T: AT&T offers teachers a 25% discount on unlimited plans and an additional $10 off per line for those who sign up for autopay and paperless billing.
More Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 discounts
There are many other companies offering discounts. Here are a few:
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Office Depot/OfficeMax: This company is offering teachers 30% back in rewards on qualifying purchases.
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Staples: Teachers can save 20% off in-store purchases by showing a teacher ID and using a coupon. The company also has a Staples Classroom Rewards Program for teachers.
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Crocs: Teachers who have verified their status through ID.me can save 15% on a Crocs purchase.
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Bare Minerals: The makeup and skincare company is giving teachers 20% off.
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JanSport: Teachers and students can received 15% off their purchases.
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Half Price Books: Teachers and librarians can apply for renewable Educator Discount Card to save 10% on purchases.
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Michaels: Teachers can get 15% off their purchases, sale items included.
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Costco: If you are renewing an Executive Membership status, you can receive a $40 gift card. Those opening Gold Star Memberships can get a $20 gift card.
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Saatva: the mattress company, will give teachers $225 off their order of $1,000 or more.
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J. Crew: Teachers can receive 15% off purchases.
Former Arizona Republic reporter Nick Sullivan and USA TODAY Network reporter Lianna Norman contributed to this article.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Teacher appreciation week 2025: Deals at Whataburger, Apple, more
