National Nurses Week 2026 runs from Wednesday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 12, and dozens of retailers, restaurants and brands are marking the annual salute to nursing with targeted discounts, freebies and year‑round perks for nurses and other health care workers. This year’s offers range from free fast‑food sandwiches and coffee to deep discounts on meal kits, scrubs, footwear and wellness gear — though availability often depends on local participation and identity verification.
Among the headline food promotions: Chipotle is giving 100,000 verified health care workers free entrée e‑gift cards through May 12, with eligibility confirmed via ID.me. Shake Shack is offering a free ShackBurger or Veggie Shack with a $10 minimum purchase at participating locations from May 4 to May 12; orders must be placed in person and a valid work ID shown to claim the deal. Dunkin’ Donuts is again listed as offering a free medium hot or iced coffee to nurses on May 6 at participating shops, while Chick‑fil‑A has a separate app promotion that gave verified nurses a free chicken sandwich through May 1 — a deadline that precedes the official Nurses Week window this year.
Meal‑delivery and kit services are running some of the most generous percentage discounts. Factor Meals and HelloFresh are both promoting 55% off the first meal box for verified nurses, plus 15% off subsequent boxes for about a year. Home Chef’s program provides a year‑round 50% off the first box plus a 10% lifetime discount after verification. Thrive Market is advertising a free one‑year membership for nurses who verify through ID.me. These offers reflect a recent trend of subscription and wellness companies courting medical staff with extended deals beyond one‑week promotions.
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Apparel, footwear and on‑shift essentials are also on offer. Scrub maker FIGS is noted for its recurring 20% off nurses’ program; athletic and work‑shoe brands such as Hoka, Brooks and Skechers are listed among recommended retailers for discounted footwear. Insulated tumblers and hydration gear from Stanley and Yeti appear on many gift and essentials lists promoted around the week. Brands typically require a hospital email, photo ID or verification through third‑party services to confirm eligibility.
Beauty, skin care and wellness brands are extending year‑round or Nurses Week‑timed savings as well. Clinique and Tarte advertise ongoing professional discounts (Clinique around 20%, Tarte up to 40%), while Colorescience, e.l.f., Grown Alchemist, R+Co and Tula are among companies offering between 15% and 30% off for verified medical professionals. In the home and recovery space, Therabody lists 20% off select devices, Oura Ring offers 10% off current models for health professionals, and mattress sellers such as MattressFirm, Puffy and Purple are promoting double‑digit discounts or bundled savings for verified buyers.
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Most participating brands verify eligibility through platforms such as ID.me or SheerID, or by requiring an employer email address or visible badge; many promotions explicitly extend to a wider group that can include hospital staff, military members, teachers and first responders. Consumers should check with individual stores or restaurant locations for participation details and any regional restrictions. Several of the listed programs are year‑round discount schemes rather than limited‑time Nurses Week deals, meaning eligible health care workers can access savings beyond May 6–12.
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