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110+ Birthday Freebies and Perks for You
Before your celebration approaches, know which retailers, restaurants and recreational venues offer goodies!
Your birthday isn’t just a date — it’s a whole joyful season, sis. A time to honor your journey and look ahead. And every year, restaurants, stores and brands are ready to celebrate you with free food, beauty products, shopping rewards and special discounts.
We’ve rounded up 120+ birthday freebies and perks to help you treat yourself without spending a dime. From desserts and drinks to bonus points, gift sets and exclusive coupons, the celebration can last all month.
Pro tips: Most offers require joining a loyalty program and adding your date of birth — so sign up well before your birthday. Also, consider using a separate email address to keep your main inbox clutter-free.
Now, onto the birthday goodies!
Food & Drink
Abuelos
Mi Abuelo’s Rewards members get a special birthday reward every year.
Albertsons
Become an Albertsons’ for U member, and you’ll get a birthday offer worth up to $10 (plus $5 off a $25 purchase when you join and a free item each month).
Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza & Wings
Join the Coal Fired rewards program and get a free birthday pizza with a $5 or more purchase.
Applebee’s
Club Applebee’s members get a tasty birthday dessert every year, plus a free appetizer as a welcome gift.
Arby’s
Members of Arby's Rewards get a special birthday deal.
Auntie Anne’s
Sign up for Auntie Anne’s Rewards and receive a free pretzel on your big day.
A&W Restaurants
Join Rooty’s Mug Club for a free root beer float on your special day.
Bahama Breeze
Join the Bahama Breeze eCLUB and get a delicious birthday offer every year.
Baja Fresh
Sign up for Club Baja Rewards and receive a special birthday offer.
Baskin-Robbins
Join Baskin-Robbins Rewards, and you’ll get a free ice cream scoop for your big day.
Ben & Jerry’s
Become a Flavor Fanatics member and get free ice cream for your birthday, plus other perks throughout the year.
Benihana
When you join Friends with Benefits, you’ll get a $50 birthday reward, plus a half-birthday surprise.
Black Angus Steakhouse
Join Prime Club Rewards and get a free Cowboy Cookie on your special day, plus double points during your entire birthday month.
Bubba’s 33
Get a birthday discount when you join the Bubba’s 33 Fan Club.
Buffalo Wild Wings
You'll get free wings during your birthday month when you sign up for Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards.
Burger King
Join the Royal Perks program and get a special free item on your birthday plus bonus points throughout your birthday month, redeemable for menu items.
California Pizza Kitchen
When you become a CPK Rewards member, you’ll get a birthday dessert or entrée, depending on your membership level.
The Capital Grille
Sign up for the Capital Grille Insider eClub and get an annual birthday treat.
Carvel
Get treated to a free small ice cream cup or cone for your birthday when you join the Fudgie Fanatics.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
When you join Cheddar’s eClub, you’ll get a free dessert on your birthday and half-birthday with the purchase of an entrée. You’ll also receive complimentary chips and homemade queso when signing up.
Cheesecake Factory
Get a free slice of birthday cheesecake with any purchase when you become a Cheesecake Rewards member.
Chick-fil-A
Join Chick-fil-A One and get a sweet birthday reward.
Chili’s
Enjoy a free birthday dessert when you join My Chili’s.
Chipotle
Get treated to an annual birthday surprise when you join Chipotle Rewards, plus get free Guac when you sign up.
Cinnabon
Join Cinnabon Rewards and get a free cold brew coffee for your birthday, plus a four-count BonBites when you join.
Cold Stone Creamery
Get a sweet reward on your birthday when you join My Cold Stone Club Rewards.
Cracker Barrel
Join Cracker Barrel Rewards and get an annual birthday surprise.
Dairy Queen
Get an annual birthday offer when you join DQ Rewards.
Denny’s
Denny’s Rewards members get a birthday perk every year. (Did you know AARP members get 15% off every visit?)
Dunkin’
When you join Dunkin’ Rewards, you’re eligible for triple bonus points on purchases made on your birthday, the day before or the day after — redeemable for free food and drinks.
Eddie V’s
Members of Eddie V’s eClub get an annual birthday surprise.
Edible Arrangements
Edible Rewards members get a free Dipped Fruit box for their birthday. To qualify, you must sign up before your birthday month and have spent at least $29 in the past year.
El Pollo Loco
Join El Pollo Loco Rewards and get a $5 or $10 birthday reward.
Fogo de Chao
Dine at Fogo de Chao on your birthday, and you’ll get a complimentary dessert with your meal. And if you join Fogo Rewards, you’ll get an extra birthday surprise.
Friendly’s
Receive an annual birthday reward when you join Friendly’s Fan Club.
Golden Corral
Join the Good as Gold Rewards Club for a special birthday offer.
Hard Rock Cafe
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Become a Unity by Hard Rock loyalty member and get a complimentary birthday dessert at Hard Rock Cafe. Some locations have additional birthday offers.
Hooters
Get free wings on your birthday when you join HootClub Rewards in the Hooters app.
IHOP
Join the International Bank of Pancakes rewards program and get free birthday pancakes.
Jaggers
Get an annual birthday reward when you become a Jaggers Rewards member.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme Rewards members get a sweet reward during their birthday month. You’ll also get a free donut and additional member offers when you sign up.
LongHorn Steakhouse
Subscribe to the LongHorn Steakhouse eClub and receive a coupon for a complimentary birthday dessert.
McAlister’s Deli
Get a special birthday treat as a McAlister’s Rewards member.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Get a free $5 froyo on your birthday when you register for the mySmileage rewards program in the Menchie’s app.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Sign up for Moe Rewards in the Moe’s app and get a cup of queso or guacamole for your birthday offer.
Noodles & Company
Noodles Rewards members get a free dessert or entrée for their big day.
Olive Garden
Dine at Olive Garden on your birthday and get a free dessert. Also, join the Olive Garden eClub for more special offers.
Panera
Join MyPanera Rewards and get a bakery treat or bagel for your big day, plus get a free pastry when you sign up.
Papa Murphy’s
As a MySLICE Rewards member, you’ll get a free Cinnamon Wheel during your birthday month.
P.F. Chang’s
Enjoy a complimentary birthday dessert or appetizer when you become a P.F. Chang’s Rewards member.
Pizza Hut
You’ll receive a special reward on your birthday when you join Hut Rewards.
Popeyes
Get a delicious apple pie for your birthday when you join Popeyes Rewards.
Publix
Join Club Publix and get an annual birthday treat.
Raising Cane’s
You’ll get a special birthday surprise when you join the Caniac Club.
Red Lobster
Enroll in My Red Lobster Rewards and get a Birthday Reward for your big day.
Red Robin
When you sign up for Red Robin Royalty, you’ll get treated to a free milkshake or burger during your birthday month.
Ruby Tuesday
Join Ruby Rewards and get a free dessert or an add-on Garden Bar for your birthday.
Seasons 52
You'll get an annual birthday offer when you join the Seasons 52 eClub. New members also get a complimentary flatbread.
SmartRewards
Join the SmartRewards program — available at Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, QuikStop, Turkey Hill and other participating convenience stores — and you’ll receive an annual birthday surprise.
Starbucks
Starbucks Rewards members get an annual Birthday Reward for one drink or food item (some exclusions apply). To qualify, you must join the program at least seven days before your big day and make at least one Star-earning transaction.
Subway
Join the Sub Club and enjoy a tasty birthday treat.
Taco Bell
Become a Taco Bell Rewards member and get a free birthday surprise.
Texas Roadhouse
When you become a Texas Roadhouse VIP Member, you’ll receive a birthday discount plus a special welcome gift.
TGI Fridays
Join Fridays Rewards, and you’ll get an annual birthday dessert.
Wawa
Wawa Rewards members choose from multiple reward offers for their special day.
White Castle
When you become a Craver Nation Rewards member, you’ll get a free Dessert-on-a-Stick, shake or Frozen Drink for your birthday!
Winn-Dixie
Get treated to a free item during your birthday month when you become a Winn-Dixie Rewards member.
Yard House
Join the Yard House eClub and receive a complimentary dessert on your birthday. New members also get a free appetizer.
Shoes, Clothing & Accessories
Adidas
AdiClub members receive birthday bonus points based on their level.
Aerie and American Eagle
Get a $5 birthday reward when you join Real Rewards by American Eagle and Aerie.
Anthropologie
As an AnthroPerks member, you’ll get an extra 20% off for your birthday.
Athleta
You’ll get an extra bonus for your special day when you become an Athleta Rewards member.
Banana Republic
Banana Republic Rewards members get a special surprise for their big day.
DSW
Become a DSW VIP, and you'll get a $5 reward for your birthday. Elite members (those who have spent $500 in the past year) get a $10 reward.
Express
Become an Express Insider and score a birthday reward — worth up to $40 as you earn points — plus get something special for your half-birthday.
Famous Footwear
As a Famously YOU Rewards member, you’ll get $5 Birthday Reward Cash plus double points on all purchases during your birthday month. Get a bigger Birthday Reward as you move up in tiers.
Finish Line
Become a Status Member and get a gift for your special day.
Foot Locker
Sign up for FLX Rewards and get a $5 or $10 FLX cash reward for your big day.
Gap
Join the Gap Good Rewards program and get a birthday bonus.
H&M
Enjoy an annual birthday surprise when you become an H&M member.
JCPenney
Sign up for JCPenney Rewards and get a $10 CashPass Reward for your birthday — if you’ve earned points in the last 12 months. You’ll also get a $10 CashPass Reward just for joining.
Kin Apparel
When you become a Kin VIP Rewards member, you’ll get birthday “koins,” redeemable for discounts or products.
Kohl’s
Get a surprise birthday gift as a Kohl’s Rewards member — as long as you’ve made a purchase the month before.
Lane Bryant
When you join Lane Rewards, you’ll get an annual birthday offer plus $5 off your first purchase.
Loft and Ann Taylor
Join the LOFT and Ann Taylor styleREWARDS program to receive a $10 or $15 Birthday reward.
Macy’s
Become a Macy’s Star Rewards member and receive an annual birthday surprise. (You must have made a purchase in the past 12 months to redeem.)
Madewell
Sign up to be a Madewell Insider and receive a $25 birthday reward — plus $15 for your half-birthday.
Nike
Nike members get an exclusive 10% discount during their birthday month.
Nordstrom
Become a Nordy Club member to receive an annual birthday perk, usually a discount or reward certificate.
Old Navy
Join the ON Navyist Rewards program and get extra perks for your birthday every year.
The Children’s Place
Join My Place Rewards to receive a special birthday offer for your kids or grandkids.
Torrid
Sign up for Torrid Rewards to receive a special birthday gift.
Victoria’s Secret
Join Victoria's Secret Pink Rewards and get a $10 reward for your birthday. (Get up to a $15 birthday reward if you’re also a Victoria’s Secret Credit Cardmember.)
White House Black Market
WHBM Rewards+ members get an annual birthday surprise. You must have made a purchase within the past 12 months to qualify.
Health & Beauty
Aveda
Join Aveda Plus Rewards for an exclusive gift and double points on your birthday. Keep in mind the program has a one-time $10 enrollment fee.
BareMinerals
Join the Good Rewards program and receive extra points for your birthday, redeemable for products or discounts.
CVS
ExtraCare members get a $3 ExtraBucks Reward for their special day.
Kiehl’s
Join My Kiehl’s Rewards and get free products and samples for your birthday.
Lancôme
Sign up for My Lancôme Rewards, and you’ll get a 20% off coupon for your birthday. You’ll also get bonus points for your birthday as you move up in tiers.
M·A·C
Join the MAC Lover loyalty program, and you’ll get an annual birthday offer plus bonus points when you reach the Silver or Gold levels.
Pattern
Members of Pattern Rewards get birthday points for their big day, redeemable for products or discounts.
Sally Beauty
Become a member of Sally Rewards and receive a $5 birthday reward when you reach the Elite level. (Sally Beauty Rewards Credit Card holders get a $10 birthday reward.)
Sephora
Beauty Insiders get a free birthday gift set during their birthday month; members in higher tiers can receive an additional treat.\Smashbox
Join Smashcash Rewards and receive an annual birthday gift offer. As you move up in tiers, the treats get bigger and better.
Tarte
Join Tarte VIP Rewards and get bonus points for your birthday, redeemable for discounts or products.
Ulta
Ulta Beauty Rewards members get a gift and double points during their birthday month. Members in the two highest tiers also get a $10 coupon.
Urban Decay
Join Urban Decay Rewards and get a birthday surprise every year.
Home & Office
Ace Hardware
As an Ace Rewards member, you’ll get a $5 Birthday coupon every year — $10 if you reach Premier status. Plus, get a $10 instant bonus when you link your Ace Rewards account in the Ace mobile app.
The Container Store
Join the Organized Insider program and get a special discount for your birthday every year.
IKEA
Join IKEA Family, and get an annual birthday coupon when you opt into emails.
Office Depot & Office Max
Get an exclusive birthday offer when you join the Office Depot OfficeMax Rewards Program and reach VIP status (you’ll have to spend $500 in 12 months).
Pet Supplies Plus
You’ll get a special gift for your pet’s birthday when you sign up for Pet Supplies Plus Rewards.
Safeway
Safeway for U members receive an annual birthday offer worth up to $10. (You must have made a purchase in the past year.)
Target
Target Circle members receive an annual birthday discount.
Wayfair
Join Wayfair Rewards and get a special birthday perk.
World Market
You’ll get a surprise offer on your birthday when you join World Market Rewards.
Books, Entertainment & Hobbies
AMC
Become an AMC Stubs Insider, and get treated to a large popcorn during your birthday month, plus several perks throughout the year. Members in the higher tier and paid membership club receive a large popcorn and a drink.
Barnes & Noble
Become a B&N Premium Member and get a special birthday offer. Plus, your kids or grandkids under 12 also get an offer for their big day. (Note that there is a $39.99 annual fee for the B&N Premium Membership.)
Cinemark
Join Cinemark Movie Rewards and get an annual birthday treat.
Harkins Theatres
When you join My Harkins Awards, you’ll get a $5 birthday award, good for popcorn, snacks, drinks and other treats.
Michaels
Join the Michaels Rewards Program and get an annual birthday perk.
Regal
As a Regal Crown Club member, you’ll get a free popcorn for your birthday.
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