110+ Birthday Freebies and Perks for You

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Every birthday is an opportunity to count your blessings, reflect on your journey and reset your intentions. Birthdays are also a reason to celebrate and spoil yourself, sis — and we’re here to help you do just that.

To bring a little extra joy to your next birthday, we rounded up some fabulous birthday perks just for you. From free beauty products to delicious food and shopping discounts, these stores and restaurants will lavish you with freebies all month.

In most cases, you’ll need to join a loyalty program or email list and share your birthdate to claim these offers. You may also need to register before your big day to qualify, so read the details carefully. (Pro Tip: Consider using a separate email address to keep your main inbox clutter-free.)

Ready to claim your birthday blessings? These goodies await you!

Food & Drink

1. Abuelos

Mi Abuelo’s Rewards members get a special birthday reward every year.

2. A&W Restaurants

Join Rooty’s Mug Club for a free root beer float on your special day.

3. 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 joining and a free item each month).

4. Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza & Wings

Join the Coal Fired rewards program and get a free birthday pizza with a $5 or more purchase.

5. Applebee’s

You'll get a tasty birthday dessert when you sign up for Club Applebee’s.

6. Arby’s

Members of Arby's Rewards get a special birthday deal.

7. Auntie Anne’s

Sign up for Auntie Anne’s Rewards and receive a free pretzel on your big day.

8. Bahama Breeze

Join the Bahama Breeze eCLUB and get a delicious birthday offer every year.

9. Baja Fresh

Sign up for Club Baja Rewards and receive a special birthday offer.

10. Baskin-Robbins

Join the Baskin-Robbins Birthday Club, and you’ll get a coupon for a free scoop on your big day.

11. Ben & Jerry’s

Become a Flavor Fanatics member and get a sweet surprise for your birthday, plus other perks throughout the year.

12. Benihana

When you register for The Chef’s Table, you’ll get a $30 Benihana Birthday Certificate during your birthday month. You’ll have to make a $30 purchase before using your certificate, and it’s only redeemable on weekdays. The restaurant also has a birthday offer for kids and grandkids ages 12 and under. Sign them up for the Kabuki Kids program, and they’ll receive a birthday certificate for a free mug with the purchase of any kids’ meal.

13. 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.

14. Buffalo Wild Wings

You'll get free wings during your birthday month when you sign up for Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards.

15. Burger King

Join the Royal Perks program and get bonus points throughout your birthday month, redeemable for menu items.

16. California Pizza Kitchen

When you become a CPK Rewards member, you’ll get a birthday dessert or entree, depending on your membership level.

17. The Capital Grille

Sign up for the Capital Grille Insider eClub and get an annual birthday treat.

18. 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.

19. Cheesecake Factory

Get a free slice of birthday cheesecake when you become a Cheesecake Rewards member.

20. Chick-fil-A

Join Chick-fil-A One and get a delicious birthday reward.

21. Chili’s

Enjoy a free birthday dessert when you join My Chili’s Rewards.

22. Cinnabon

Join Cinnabon Rewards and get a free 16 oz cold brew coffee for your birthday, plus a four-count BonBites when you join.

23. Cold Stone Creamery

Get a sweet reward on your birthday when you join My Cold Stone Club Rewards.

24. Cracker Barrel

Join Cracker Barrel Rewards and get an annual birthday surprise.

25. Dairy Queen

Enjoy a delicious birthday surprise when you join DQ Rewards.

26. Denny’s

Denny’s Rewards members get a delicious birthday treat every year. (Did you know AARP members get 15% off every visit?)

27. 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.

28. Eddie V’s

Members of Eddie V’s eClub get an annual birthday surprise.

29. 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.

30. El Pollo Loco

Join El Pollo Loco Rewards and get a $5 or $10 birthday reward.

31. 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.

32. Golden Corral

Join the Good as Gold Rewards Club for a special birthday offer.

33. Hard Rock Cafe

Become a Unity by Hard Rock loyalty member and get a complimentary birthday dessert at Hard Rock Cafe. Some locations have additional birthday offers.

34. Hooters

Get free wings on your birthday when you join HootClub Rewards in the Hooters app.

35. IHOP

Join the International Bank of Pancakes rewards program and get free birthday pancakes.

36. 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.

37. LongHorn Steakhouse

Subscribe to the LongHorn eClub and get a special offer and coupons for your big day.

38. McAlister’s Deli

Get a special birthday treat as a McAlister’s Rewards member.

39. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Get a free $5 froyo on your birthday when you register for the mySmileage rewards program.

40. Moe’s Southwest Grill

Sign up for Moe Rewards in the Moe’s app program and get a cup of queso or guacamole for your birthday offer.

41. Noodles & Company

Noodles Rewards members get a free dessert or entree for their big day.

42. Olive Garden

Dine at Olive Garden on your birthday and get a free dessert. Also, join the Olive Garden eClub, and you’ll get an additional special offer for your birthday.

43. Panera

Join MyPanera Rewards and get a delicious birthday pastry or sweet up to $5, plus get a bakery item when you sign up.

44. Papa Murphy’s

You’ll get a free birthday pizza (up to a $16 value) as a MySLICE Rewards member.

45. P.F. Chang’s

Enjoy a complimentary birthday dessert or appetizer during your birthday month when you become a P.F. Chang’s Rewards member.

46. Pizza Hut

You’ll receive a special reward on your birthday when you join Hut Rewards.

47. Popeyes

Get a delicious apple pie for your birthday when you join Popeyes Rewards.

48. Red Lobster

Enroll in My Red Lobster Rewards and get a Birthday Reward on your big day.

49. Red Robin

When you sign up for Red Robin’s Royalty Program, you’ll get treated to a free burger during your birthday month. Add your kids’ birthdays to your profile, and they’ll get a free kids’ meal or burger for their big day.

50. Ruby Tuesday

Join Ruby Rewards for a free dessert or an add-on Garden Bar during your birthday month.

51. Seasons 52

You'll get an annual birthday offer when you join the Seasons 52 eClub. New members also get a complimentary flatbread.

52. Sprinkles Cupcakes

Join Sprinkle Perks and get one free cupcake on your birthday. Move up in member tiers, and the rewards get even sweeter — up to a dozen free cupcakes.

53. 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.

54. Taco Bell

Become a Taco Bell Rewards member and get a free birthday surprise.

55. TGI Fridays

Join Fridays Rewards, and you’ll get an annual birthday dessert.

56. Wawa

Wawa Rewards members choose from multiple reward offers for their special day.

57. White Castle

When you become a Craver Nation Rewards member, you’ll get a free Dessert-on-a-Stick for your birthday!

58. Yard House

Join the Yard House eClub and receive a complimentary dessert on your birthday. New members also get a free appetizer.

Shoes & Clothing

59. Adidas

AdiClub members get birthday bonus points, depending on their level.

60. Aerie and American Eagle

Get a $5 birthday reward when you join Real Rewards by American Eagle and Aerie.

61. Anthropologie

As an AnthroPerks member, you’ll get a special birthday bonus.

62. Athleta

You’ll get an extra bonus for your special day when you become an Athleta Rewards member

63. Banana Republic

Banana Republic Rewards members get a special surprise for their big day.

64. 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.

65. Express

Become an Express Insider and score a birthday reward — worth up to $40 as you earn points. You even get something special for your half-birthday and $10 Express Cash just for joining.

66. Famous Footwear

As a Famously You Reward 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 earn points.

67. Finish Line

Become a Status Member and get a gift for your special day.

68. Foot Locker

Sign up for FLX Rewards and get a special birthday offer for your big day.

69. Gap

Join the Gap Good Rewards program and get a birthday bonus.

70. H&M

Enjoy an annual birthday surprise when you become an H&M member.

71. 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.

72. Kohl’s

Get a surprise birthday gift as a Kohl’s Rewards member — as long as you’ve made a purchase the month before.

73. Lane Bryant

When you join Lane Rewards, you’ll get an annual birthday offer. (A minimum purchase may be required.)

74. Loft and Ann Taylor

Join the LOFT and Ann Taylor styleREWARDS program to receive a $15 Birthday reward.

75. 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.)

76. Madewell

Sign up to be a Madewell Insider and receive a $25 birthday reward — plus $15 for your half-birthday.

77. Nike

Nike members get an exclusive 10% discount during their birthday month.

78. Nordstrom

Become a Nordy Club member to receive a birthday reward, often a discount or reward certificate.

79. Old Navy

Join the ON Navyist Rewards program and get bonus points or free items for your birthday.

80. The Children’s Place

Join My Place Rewards to receive a birthday offer for your child’s big day. Grandparents can also sign up for perks for their grandkids.

81. Torrid

Sign up for Torrid Rewards to receive a special birthday gift.

82. Victoria’s Secret

If you’re a Victoria's Secret Cardholder, you’ll get a $10 or $15 reward for your birthday.

83. 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

84. 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.

85. BareMinerals

Join the Good Rewards program and receive an annual birthday gift.

86. CVS

ExtraCare members get a $3 ExtraBucks Reward for their special day.

87. Fresh

New Fresh Rewards members get a $10 or $20 coupon plus double points during their birthday month.

88. Kiehl’s

Join My Kiehl’s Rewards and get an annual birthday treat.

89. Lancôme

Sign up for My Lancôme Rewards, and you’ll get a 20% off coupon for your birthday. You’ll also get bonus points as you move up in tiers.

90. 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.

91. Pattern

Members of Pattern Rewards get birthday points on their big day, redeemable for products or discounts.

92. Sally Beauty

Become a member of Sally Rewards and receive a $5 birthday reward when you reach the Elite level.

93. Sephora

Beauty Insiders choose from multiple gift sets or bonus points for their birthday; members in the higher tiers get an additional treat.

94. Smashbox

Join the Smashcash loyalty program and receive an annual birthday gift. As you move up in tiers, the treats get bigger and better.

95. Tarte

Join Tarte Perks and get an exclusive birthday gift every year.

96. 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.

97. Urban Decay

Join Urban Decay Rewards and get a birthday surprise every year.

Home & Office

98. Ace Hardware

As an Ace Rewards member, you’ll get a $5 Birthday coupon yearly — $10 if you reach Premier status. New members also get a $10 instant bonus when you link your Ace Rewards account in the Ace mobile app.

99. The Container Store

Join the Organized Insider program and get a special discount for your birthday every year.

100. Ikea

Join Ikea Family and you’ll get a birthday surprise when you opt into emails.

101. 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).

102. Safeway

Safeway for U members receive an annual birthday offer worth up to $10. (You must have made a purchase in the past year.)

103. Target

Target Circle members receive an annual reward for their birthday.

104. Wayfair

Join Wayfair Rewards and get a special birthday gift.

105. World Market

You’ll get a surprise offer on your birthday when you join World Market Rewards.

Books, Entertainment & Hobbies

106. AMC

Become an AMC Stubs Insider, and you’ll score a large popcorn during your birthday month, plus several perks throughout the year. Members in the higher tier and paid membership club get a large popcorn and drink.

107. Barnes & Noble

Become a B&N Premium Member and get a special birthday offer. Plus, your kids or grandkids under 12 get a free café treat and craft on their big day. (Note that there is a $40 annual fee for the B&N premium Membership.)

108. Cinemark

Join Cinemark Movie Rewards and get an annual birthday treat.

109. Harkins Theatres

When you join My Harkins Awards, you’ll get a $5 birthday award, good for snacks, drinks and other treats.

110. Michaels

Join the Michaels Rewards Program and get an annual birthday perk.

111. Regal

As a Regal Crown Club member, you’ll get a free popcorn for your birthday.


What's your favorite way to celebrate your birthday? Share your thoughts in the comments below.