It’s My Birthday – So I’m Sharing the Best Birthday Freebies You Can Grab Too

Every year around my birthday, I make it a point to round up the best birthday freebies and special offers available. Some require signing up ahead of time, some are valid the week of your birthday and others stretch out for the entire month. Either way, it’s one of the easiest ways to treat yourself without spending a bunch!

If you’ve never taken advantage of birthday rewards, here’s what you should know:

• Most restaurants and retailers offer a free item or discount when you join their rewards program.

Many send offers via email, so signing up at least 30 days before your birthday is smart.

A lot of offers are valid for several days, giving you flexibility to actually use them.

Some are completely free. Others are “buy one, get one” or percentage discounts.

I’ve put together a list of some of the best birthday freebies and deals you can get on or around your birthday. Some are national brands, and depending on where you live, you may even have local businesses that participate too.

A quick reminder: Always double-check the details directly with the company. Offers can change, and locations may vary.

If you’re reading this close to your birthday, consider this your nudge to sign up now so you’re ready for next year. If your birthday is months away, even better – you’re planning ahead.

And if you know someone with a birthday coming up, feel free to share this post with them. Everyone deserves a few freebies on their big day!

Now scroll down and start building your birthday game plan!

Restaurant & Food Freebies (Iowa & National Chains)

• Jethro's BBQ: $10 off a meal + birthday dessert.

• Noodles & Company: Free noodle bowl (rewards app).

• Panera Bread: Free pastry or sweet.

• Red Robin: Free birthday burger (rewards program).

• Nothing Bundt Cakes: Free Bundtini.

• Qdoba: Buy one entree, get one free.

• Jason's Deli: $5 off any food purchase.

• Krispy Kreme: Free coffee and donut.

• Smashburger: Free shake with purchase.

• Starbucks: Free drink or food item.

• Dairy Queen: Free Blizzard.

• IHOP: Free stack of pancakes.

• Jersey Mike's: Free sub sandwich.

• Crumbl Cookie: Free cookie.

• Buffalo Wild Wings: Free wings.

Entertainment & Retail

• Flix Brewhouse: Free movie ticket.

• Kendra Scott: 50% off one item.

• Madewell: $25 off during birthday month.

• Sephora: Free birthday beauty gift.

• Ulta Beauty: Free birthday gift set.

• Target: Birthday reward via Target Circle app.

• Bath & Body Works: Free gift (up to $9.95 value).