Your birthday is a special occasion that deserves to be celebrated, and what better way to do it than by taking advantage of birthday freebies? Birthday freebies are free items, discounts, or special offers that businesses give to customers on their birthdays.
In this article, we'll explore 55 amazing birthday freebies that you can take advantage of on your special day.
1. Applebee's: Join the Applebee's Email Club and receive a free dessert on your birthday with the purchase of an entree. Choose from options like a decadent chocolate cake or warm apple pie à la mode. The offer is valid for 30 days starting on your birthday.
2. Auntie Anne's: Sign up for the Pretzel Perks rewards program and get a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel on your birthday. No additional purchase necessary. You have 14 days to redeem the offer starting on your birthday.
3. Baskin-Robbins: Join the Baskin-Robbins Birthday Club and receive a free 2.5 oz ice cream scoop in your favorite flavor on your birthday. Toppings are extra. The coupon is valid for 7 days before and 7 days after your birthday.
4. Benihana: Register for The Chef's Table membership program and get a $30 birthday certificate valid for the entire month of your birthday. Certificate can be used towards food and beverages during your celebratory meal at Benihana.
5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Join the Premier Rewards Plus program and indulge in a free Pizookie® dessert on your birthday. Choose from flavors like chocolate chip, peanut butter, white chocolate macadamia, and more. Offer valid for 7 days before through 7 days after your birthday.
6. Chili's: Sign up for My Chili's Rewards and receive a free dessert reward for your birthday. Select from options like a warm molten chocolate cake, cheesecake, or skillet chocolate chip cookie. Redeem within 30 days of your birthday.
7. Denny's: Join the Denny's Rewards program and get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday, which includes your choice of four items like pancakes, eggs, bacon and more. Offer valid for 7 days starting on your birthday. Dine-in only.
8. IHOP: Sign up for the IHOP MyHop program and enjoy a free full stack of any IHOP pancakes on your birthday, like classic buttermilk, chocolate chip, or Harvest Grain 'N Nut. Offer valid on your birthday only. Dine-in only.
9. Krispy Kreme: Join Krispy Kreme Rewards and get a free doughnut of your choice on your birthday. Choose from dozens of flavors like Original Glazed, chocolate iced, or filled varieties. Offer valid for 7 days starting on your birthday.
10. Olive Garden: While no official rewards program, let your server know it's your birthday and receive a free dessert like tiramisu, black tie mousse cake, or warm apple crostata. Offer valid with purchase of an entree on your birthday only. Dine-in only.
11. Panera Bread: Join the MyPanera rewards program and receive a free pastry or sweet treat on your birthday, like a cinnamon roll, bear claw, or muffin. Offer will load to your account and is valid for 14 days starting on your birthday.
12. Red Lobster: Sign up for My Red Lobster Rewards and get a birthday reward loaded to your account, typically for a free appetizer or dessert like Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, a brownie overboard sundae, or vanilla bean cheesecake. Valid for 30 days starting on your birthday with any purchase.
13. Starbucks: Register for the Starbucks Rewards loyalty program and receive a free beverage or food item on your birthday, loaded directly to your account. Choose any drink (regardless of size) or a food item up to $5 in value. Offer valid on your birthday only.
14. Aveda: Join the Aveda Rewards loyalty program and get a special birthday gift each year. Past gifts have included travel sizes of popular hair care or skin care products. Must make a purchase within 12 months and be subscribed to email offers.
15. bareMinerals: Sign up for the Friends & Benefits loyalty program and receive a free eyeshadow or lip color mini on your birthday at bareMinerals boutiques. No purchase necessary. Valid during your birthday month.
16. Sephora: Become a Beauty Insider and choose from one of several free mini sets as a birthday gift, from top brands like Drunk Elephant, Kat Von D, and Milk Makeup. Redeem in-store or online with any purchase during your birthday month. VIB and Rouge members get even more options.
17. ULTA: Join the Ultamate Rewards program and get double points on purchases during your birthday month. Platinum and Diamond members also receive a $10 coupon via email or in the app. All members can choose a free gift from select brands like Benefit, IT Cosmetics, and Tarte. Redeem in-store or online with any purchase during your birthday month.
18. American Eagle: Get 15% off during your birthday month when you sign up for the Real Rewards loyalty program at American Eagle or Aerie. Discount is valid on a single purchase.
19. DSW: Become a DSW VIP member and receive $5 off any purchase during your birthday month. Rewards members also earn points on every purchase that can be redeemed for future discounts.
20. Express: Join the Express NEXT rewards program and get a special birthday offer, typically for $15 off a $30 purchase. Valid for 30 days starting on your birthday.
21. Kohl's: Sign up for the Kohl's Yes2You Rewards program and receive a special birthday gift via email, usually for $5 off a $25 purchase. Redeem in-store or online during your birthday month.
22. Old Navy: Join the Navyist Rewards program and get a surprise birthday offer, in the past it has been a 20% off discount. Valid for 14 days starting on your birthday in-store or online.
23. Famous Footwear: Join the Famous Footwear Famously You Rewards program and get a $5 birthday reward to use on a future purchase. Valid for 2 months after your birthday.
24. Hot Topic: Join the Hot Topic Guest List Rewards program and get a $5 birthday reward to use on a purchase of $10 or more. Valid for 60 days from your birthday.
25. J.Crew: Sign up for J.Crew Rewards and get 15% off during your birthday month. Discount is valid on purchases made in-store and online.
26: Loft: Become a Loft Insider and get a special birthday coupon, typically for $15 off a $15 purchase. Valid for one month after your birthday.
27. Madewell: Join the Madewell Insider program and get 15% off one order during your birthday month. Discount is valid in-store and online.
28. Torrid: Sign up for Torrid Rewards and get a $10 birthday reward. Redeem in-store or online during your birthday month.
29. AMC Theatres: Join the AMC Stubs rewards program and get a free large popcorn during your birthday month. Membership starts at the free Insider level. Offer loads to your account and can be redeemed at the concession stand.
30. Cinemark: Sign up for the Cinemark Movie Rewards program and receive a free small popcorn for your birthday. Valid for 7 days starting on your birthday. Redeem by giving the phone number associated with your account at the concession stand.
31. Dave & Buster's: Join the Dave & Buster's Rewards program and get a $10 free game play reward for your birthday. Offer valid for 45 days starting on your birthday. Redeem at the front desk or kiosk.
32. 1-800-Flowers: Receive a free Celebrations Passport membership trial by joining the 1-800-Flowers email list. It includes a 20% birthday discount on flowers and gifts. Valid during your birthday month.
33. Barnes & Noble: Join the B&N Kids' Club and get a free cupcake from the cafe on your child's birthday. Valid for 7 days before through 7 days after their birthday. Child must be present to redeem.
34. Godiva: Join the Godiva Rewards program and get a free piece of chocolate for your birthday each year. Offer is loaded to your account and can be redeemed in-store.
35. Petco: Become a Petco Pals Rewards member and receive a birthday gift for your pet, usually a coupon for a free dog or cat treat. Redeem in-store.
36. World Market: Sign up for the World Market Rewards program and get a surprise birthday offer loaded to your account. In the past it has been for 15% off a single item. Valid for 30 days starting on your birthday.
37. 1-800-PetMeds: Join PetPerks and get a $5 discount on your pet's medication or supplies during your birthday month.
38. Ace Hardware: Become an Ace Rewards member and get a $5 coupon for your birthday. Redeem in-store with any purchase.
39. Hallmark: Join the Hallmark Crown Rewards program and get a coupon for $5 off a $10 purchase during your birthday month.
40. PetSmart: Sign up for PetSmart Treats and get a birthday gift for your pet, like a coupon for a free toy or treat. Redeem in-store.
50. Urban Outfitters: Sign up for UO Rewards and get 15% off one item for your birthday. Discount is valid in-store and online for 2 weeks after your birthday.
51. Smashbox: Join the Smashcash rewards program and get a free full-size lip or eye product for your birthday with any purchase. Redeem online with the code SMASHBDAY.
52. Tarte Cosmetics: Sign up for Team Tarte and get a free gift (makeup or skincare minis) with any purchase during your birthday month.
53. TOMS: Join TOMS Passport Rewards and get 100 bonus points (worth $5) for your birthday. Redeem points for discounts on future purchases.
54. Waffle House: Sign up for the Waffle House Regulars Club and get a coupon for a free waffle on your birthday. Dine-in only.
55. Victoria's Secret: Join the Victoria's Secret Credit Card and get a $10 birthday reward to use on bras, beauty, and more. Redeem in-store or online.
The key to getting most of these freebies is to sign up for the company's email list or rewards/loyalty program in advance, typically at least 7-30 days before your birthday. Some offers are automatically added to your account while others are emailed. Redemption periods and terms vary but most are valid for anywhere from 7-30 days starting on your birthday.
With so many great options across restaurants, beauty, entertainment, retail and more, you can treat yourself to free food, special discounts and exciting experiences from your favorite brands. Just be sure to plan ahead and read the fine print to make the most of the birthday offers available to you! Enjoy your next birthday with all these birthday freebies.
