National Nurses Week 2026 Deals, Freebies & Discounts Every Nurse Should Know About
National Nurses Week 2026 is officially here, running from May 6 through May 12, and businesses across the country are showing appreciation with free food, major discounts, giveaways, wellness perks, and exclusive offers for nurses and healthcare workers.
At Voyage Healthcare, we know nurses deserve more than just one week of recognition. Long shifts, emotional exhaustion, missed holidays, and nonstop patient care are part of the job. This week is about celebrating the incredible impact nurses make every single day.
Whether you’re a travel nurse exploring a new city or a staff nurse grinding through another 12 hour shift, here are some of the best National Nurses Week 2026 promotions available across the United States.
When Is National Nurses Week 2026?
National Nurses Week takes place every year from May 6 through May 12, ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The week honors the more than 5 million nurses helping keep healthcare systems running nationwide.
Best National Nurses Week 2026 Deals & Freebies
Food & Coffee Deals for Nurses
After surviving long shifts, charting marathons, and endless call lights, free coffee and food honestly hit different during Nurses Week.
Chipotle
Chipotle is giving away millions in free entrée e gift cards to healthcare workers during Nurses Week 2026. Nurses can enter through their healthcare appreciation campaign.
🔗 https://healthcarethanks.chipotle.com/
Dunkin’
Participating locations are offering nurses a free medium hot or iced coffee with valid healthcare ID on May 6.
🔗 https://www.dunkindonuts.com/
Panera Bread
Select Panera locations are offering free pastries, coffee, or app based rewards during Nurses Week. Availability varies by location.
🔗 https://www.panerabread.com/
Buffalo Wild Wings
Many locations are offering nurses 20% off orders during Nurses Week with valid healthcare ID.
🔗 https://www.buffalowildwings.com/
Shake Shack
Select locations are offering nurses a free ShackBurger or VeggieShack with qualifying purchase from May 4 through May 12.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Nurses can receive a free cookie or fountain drink with entrée purchase during Nurses Week when showing a healthcare ID.
Krispy Kreme
Many locations are offering free donuts and coffee for nurses during appreciation week promotions.
🔗 https://www.krispykreme.com/
Scrub, Shoe & Apparel Discounts
Comfort matters when you’re putting in 12 hour shifts. Thankfully, many top brands are offering exclusive savings for healthcare workers this week.
FIGS
FIGS traditionally offers one of the most popular Nurses Week sales with discounts on premium scrubs and apparel.
JAANUU
JAANUU is offering 25% off sitewide during Nurses Week 2026 using promo code NW25.
Adidas
Adidas is offering exclusive healthcare worker discounts online and in stores.
Nike
Nike continues offering verified healthcare professionals discounts through SheerID verification.
Lululemon
Lululemon offers nurses and healthcare workers 15% off with verification through SheerID.
Best Shoe Deals for Nurses
If you’re averaging 15,000+ steps per shift, this is probably the category you care about most.
HOKA
HOKA is offering 15% off for nurses and healthcare workers through ID.me verification.
Brooks
Brooks is offering 25% off select footwear styles for healthcare professionals.
🔗 https://www.brooksrunning.com/
Crocs
Crocs is offering 15% off select styles for nurses and healthcare workers.
Skechers
Skechers is running healthcare worker discounts on slip resistant and work ready footwear during Nurses Week.
Wellness & Self Care Discounts
Nurses spend so much time caring for others that self care often gets pushed aside. Nurses Week is a good excuse to finally prioritize yourself for once.
Headspace
Headspace frequently offers discounted or free wellness subscriptions for healthcare workers during Nurses Week.
Calm
Calm has historically offered healthcare worker wellness discounts and stress relief resources.
Stanley
Stanley is offering discounts on tumblers and hydration gear for verified healthcare workers.
🔗 https://www.stanley1913.com/
YETI
YETI offers healthcare worker discounts on drinkware and gear through ID.me verification.
Where Nurses Can Find More Nurses Week Deals
Many promotions get announced throughout the week, especially by local businesses and franchise locations.
Some of the best places to monitor additional deals include:
- ID.me Healthcare Discounts
https://shop.id.me/ - Hospital employee portals and HR newsletters
- Reddit nursing communities like Reddit r/nursing
- Nursing Facebook groups
- Coupon websites like Hip2Save and The Krazy Coupon Lady
Why Nurses Deserve More Than One Week of Appreciation
Nurses continue showing up during staffing shortages, emotional burnout, and nonstop demand across healthcare systems nationwide.
Travel nurses especially step into unfamiliar hospitals, adapt quickly, and help facilities during critical staffing gaps across the country.
At Voyage Healthcare, we work with incredible healthcare professionals every day, and we know this profession requires resilience, compassion, and heart.
National Nurses Week is just one reminder of how valuable nurses truly are.
Looking for Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment?
Whether you’re looking for coastal cities, mountain towns, major metro hospitals, or flexible contracts closer to home, Voyage Healthcare can help connect you with opportunities nationwide.
We staff positions in:
- Med Surg
- Telemetry
- ICU
- ER
- OR
- Labor & Delivery
- Cath Lab
- Allied Health
- And more
Apply now with Voyage Healthcare or call (800) 798-6035 to speak with a recruiter today.
Happy National Nurses Week 2026 💙
To every nurse pulling long shifts, comforting patients, supporting families, and continuing to show up every day:
Thank you for everything you do. Happy National Nurses Week from all of us at Voyage Healthcare.
Voyage Healthcare Is Here to Help
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