Target, Grimaldi’s Join Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 Deals
Teacher appreciation week 2026 is bringing a stack of limited offers for verified educators, with retailers and restaurants rolling out discounts, freebies and purchase-based promos. The clearest benefit comes from short windows and simple ID checks, including free food at Einstein Bros. Bagels and a 15% discount at Grimaldi’s.
For teachers and school staff, the practical value is immediate: several offers run for just one day or one week, and most require a school or workplace ID at checkout. Target’s offer is tied to its free-to-join Target Circle program, while some restaurant deals work only at participating locations and cannot be combined with other promotions.
Einstein Bros. Bagels, May 6
On Wednesday, May 6, participating Einstein Bros. Bagels locations are giving one free Bagel & Shmear with the purchase of any item to customers who show a valid work ID. The offer applies to in-bakery orders placed on May 6, so teachers who want it have to buy something at the counter that day.
That same week, on Thursday, May 7, teachers and school staff can get a free breakfast menu item from 5 to 9 a.m. local time by showing school ID. The local-time window makes timing part of the deal, not just eligibility.
Grimaldi’s May 4-8 Offer
Grimaldi’s is offering 15% off all orders for teachers nationwide from Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8. The discount applies at participating locations and requires a valid school or workplace ID.
Grimaldi’s also says the offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. For customers deciding between deals, that condition can matter as much as the percentage off itself, because it limits stacking savings on the same check.
Target Circle Teachers
During Teacher Appreciation Week, verified teachers who are members of Target’s free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program can receive 10% off one storewide purchase. Target also offers a discounted rate for an annual Target Circle 360 membership for verified teachers throughout the year.
Another promotion runs now through May 8: customers can get 10% off a catering order of $150 or more using the promo code APPRECIATION2026 at checkout. The minimum spend means the savings only apply to larger orders, which pushes that deal toward group meals and school events rather than single-item purchases.
Retailers provided the information as part of a broader Teacher Appreciation Week push centered on educators in Orlando and across the country. For teachers with a valid ID, the most useful move is to match the date, location and purchase requirement to the right offer before checking out.
