Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2026, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We will be updating this page with special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details.
And please also scroll down this page for a huge, day-by-day list of food deals in the Triangle.
McAlister’s Deli
Nurses who show an employee ID at participating McAlister’s Deli locations from May 4 to 8, 2026, will receive a free big tea. Must order in person for dine-in and takeout orders only. Must show valid healthcare ID at checkout. The same deal is available for Teacher Appreciation Week, on the same days.
Chipotle
Chipotle invites teachers and healthcare professionals to enter for a chance to win a free Burrito e-card from April 28 through May 12, 2026, on the respective microsites:
Teachers: teacherthanks.chipotle.com
Healthcare professionals: 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, and receive a free Burrito e-card.
Deals for Nurses Appreciation Week
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies sent out a promotional email saying that teachers and nurses can get one cookie free when they buy one, in-store, May 5 to 12, 2026. (Free classic cookie with classic cookie purchase, or free deluxe cookie with deluxe cookie purchase.) Must show valid teacher/nurse identification and must be an Insomnia Rewards member to redeem. Participation in stores might vary.
Samsung
Nurses and other first responders – including medical professionals, police, firefighters and paramedics – can save up to 30% on eligible mobile products such as phones, tablets, PCs, smartwatches, accessories and more. Details can be found through Samsung’s First Responder Offers Program on Samsung.com. This deal is valid all year long.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually "participating locations only." We can't generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at a few of them here:Various locations
