Treat yourself to free food and extra savings on your big day.
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What's more fun than getting free stuff on your birthday? From complimentary desserts to generous coupons, birthday deals are everywhere, and even the ones that aren't totally free will still net you savings.
Check out our huge list of birthday freebies below — you can score free treats and gifts from big retailers and restaurants alike.
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How to Get Free Things on Your Birthday
Beauty Birthday Freebies
Clothing Birthday Freebies
Entertainment Birthday Freebies
Food & Drink Birthday Freebies
Other Birthday Freebies
How to Get Free Things on Your Birthday
Some birthday freebies are valid only on your big day, and others, for a few days around your birthday. Some of the best discounts and deals might even be valid for your whole birthday month! When preparing to redeem, be ready to show proof of your birthday, usually in the form of your photo ID. However, many birthday rewards actually require you to sign up for a mailing list, join an eClub or rewards program, or download an app.
To get free birthday stuff, you may have to sign up for a mailing list, join an eClub, or download an app.
Whatever steps you have to take to receive a freebie, coupon, or shopping discount, make sure you do them in advance! Some offers take time to be processed.
Beware that deals can vary by location, and some locations might not participate at all. Alternatively, there are bound to be retailers not on this list that will help you celebrate. Ask your favorite stores to see if they offer anything special!
Once your birthday has passed, be sure to check out the senior discounts and student deals available every day of the year! And if you're affiliated with the military, see all the military discounts you can get, too.
The Best Birthday Freebies in 2021
Beauty Birthday Freebies
| Store | Offer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aveda | Free gift and double points | Join the Aveda Plus Rewards program (1-time $10 enrollment fee) |
| bareMinerals | Free gift | Join the Fab program |
| Benefit Cosmetics | Free brow arch | Contact your local Benefit BrowBar beauty lounge for information |
| Clarins | Free treat | Join Passport to Beauty |
| CVS | Free gift | Join the ExtraCare BeautyClub |
| Kiehl's | Free lip balm or travel-size item | Join Kiehl's Rewards |
| Sephora | Free gift | Sign up for Beauty Insider |
| Smashbox | Free gift | Sign up for their rewards program; free gift available to Fierce-level members |
| Tarte Cosmetics | Free exclusive gift | Join Team Tarte |
| The Body Shop | $10 coupon | Join the Love Your Body Club |
| Ulta | Free gift | Sign up for Ultamate Rewards |
| Urban Decay | Free gift | Join UD Beauty Junkies |
Clothing Birthday Freebies
| Store | Offer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American Eagle Outfitters | 15% off coupon | Sign up for RealRewards |
| Anthropologie | Free gift | Sign up for AnthroPerks |
| Banana Republic | Free gift | Sign up for emails on their website |
| Columbia | 20% off code | Join Greater Rewards |
| DSW | $5 coupon | Sign up for DSW VIP |
| Famous Footwear | $5 coupon and double points | Join Famously You Rewards |
| J.Crew Factory | 20% off and free shipping | Sign up for Factory First |
| Kendra Scott | 25% to 50% off one item | Sign up here |
| Kohl's | Free gift | Join Kohl's Rewards |
| Old Navy | Free gift | Sign up for emails on their website |
| Victoria's Secret | Free gift | Apply for the Victoria's Secret Credit Card |
Entertainment Birthday Freebies
| Store | Offer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AMC Theatres | Free large popcorn | Join AMC Stubs |
| Harkins Theatres | Free $5 reward | Join My Harkins Awards |
| Medieval Times | Free admission with purchase of an adult admission | Join the Birthday Fellowship |
| Redbox | Free 1-night rental | Sign up for Redbox Perks |
Food & Drink Birthday Freebies
| Store | Offer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 99 Restaurant & Pub | Free gift | Join 99 Rewards |
| A&W | Free A&W root beer float | Join the A&W Mug Club |
| ABC Fine Wine & Spirits | Free gift | Sign up for ABC Access |
| Abuelo's | Free gift | Join Mi Abuelo's Rewards |
| Applebee's | Free treat | Join their eClub |
| Arby's | Free gift | Sign up for their email list |
| Au Bon Pain | Free special offer | Join their eClub |
| Auntie Anne's | Free gift | Download the app |
| B.Good | Free meal | Download the app |
| Baja Fresh | Free treat | Join Club Baja |
| Barnes & Noble | Free cupcake for kids | Join Kids' Club |
| Baskin-Robbins | Free ice cream | Join the Baskin-Robbins Birthday Club |
| bd's Mongolian Grill | Free meal | Join bd's Rewards |
| Benihana | $30 coupon | Join The Chef's Table |
| Bertucci's | Free gift | Join their eClub |
| Big Boy | Free meal | Join the i love big boy email club |
| Biggby Coffee | Free drink | Sign up for the B-Happy Lounge |
| BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Free Pizookie | Join Premier Rewards Plus |
| Black Angus Steakhouse | Free steak dinner | Join the Prime Club |
| Bojangles' | Free Bo-Berry Biscuit with purchase | Join the Bojangles' eClub |
| Boston Market | Free gift | Join Rotisserie Rewards |
| Bruegger's Bagels | Free gift | Join the Inner Circle |
| Buca di Beppo | Free gift | Join their eClub |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Free wings | Join Blazin' Rewards |
| BurgerFi | Free shake | Download the app |
| California Pizza Kitchen | Free dessert or entree | Sign up for CPK Rewards |
| Cantina Laredo | Free dessert | Join their eClub |
| Caribou Coffee | Free treat | Sign up for Caribou Perks |
| Carvel | Free ice cream | Join Fudgie Fanatics |
| Chevys Fresh Mex | Free entree | Join their eClub |
| Chick-fil-A | Free reward | Join Chick-fil-A One |
| Chili's | Free dessert | Sign up for My Chili's Rewards |
| Chipotle | Free gift | Join Chipotle Rewards |
| Cinnabon | Free gift | Join the Cinnabon eClub |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Buy one creation, get one free | Join My Cold Stone Club Rewards |
| Corner Bakery Cafe | Free treat | Join the Corner Bakery eClub |
| Cotton Patch Cafe | Free dessert | Join their eClub |
| Dairy Queen | Free BOGO coupon | Join the Blizzard Fan Club |
| Del Taco | Free premium shake | Join the Raving Fan eClub |
| Denny's | Free treat | Sign up for Denny's Rewards |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Free gift | Join Big Yellow Cup Rewards |
| Dippin' Dots | Free Dippin' Dots | Join the Dot Crazy! Email Club |
| Dunkin' | Free drink | Sign up for DD Perks |
| Dunn Brothers Coffee | Earn $5 | Download the app |
| Edible | Free gift | Sign up for Edible Rewards |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Free egg sandwich with purchase | Join Shmear Society |
| El Pollo Loco | Free gift | Join Loco Rewards |
| Famous Dave's | Free gift | Join the Famous Nation |
| Farmer Boys | Free surprise | Download the app |
| Firehouse Subs | Free medium sub | Sign up for Firehouse Rewards |
| First Watch | Free coupon | Join the Sun eClub |
| Friendly's | $3 off ice cream cakes | Join the BFF Club |
| Fuddruckers | Free gift | Join the Fudds Club |
| Genghis Grill | Free gift | Sign up for Genghis Rewards |
| Godiva | Free gift | Join the Godiva Rewards Club |
| Great American Cookies | Free gift | Download the app |
| Hard Rock Cafe | Free offer | Join Hard Rock Rewards |
| Hooters | Free gift | Join the Hootclub |
| Houlihan's | Free entree | Join their eClub |
| IHOP | Free pancakes | Join MyHOP |
| Islands | Free gift | Join Tiki Link |
| Jack in the Box | Two free tacos with purchase | Join their mailing list |
| Jamba | Free smoothie with $15 in rewards-qualifying purchases | Sign up for My Jamba Rewards |
| Jersey Mike's | Free sub | Join MyMike's |
| Joe's Crab Shack | Free gift | Sign up for Joe's Catch |
| Johnny Rockets | Free gift | Join the Rocket eClub |
| Krispy Kreme | Free gift | Join Krispy Kreme Rewards |
| La Madeleine | Free treat | Download the app |
| Lennys Grill & Subs | Free salad or 7.5" sub | Sign up for Lennys VIP Rewards |
| LongHorn Steakhouse | Free coupons | Join their eClub |
| MaggieMoo's / Marble Slab Creamery | Free gift | Download the app |
| Margaritaville | Free gift | Join the Fins Up Club for your local restaurant |
| Marie Callender's | Free gift | Join their eClub |
| Menchie's | $5 coupon | Download the app |
| Mimi's | Free treat | Join their eClub |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | Free burrito | Sign up for Moe Rewards |
| Noodles & Company | Free treat | Sign up for Noodles Rewards |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Free Bundtlet | Join their eClub |
| O'Charley's | Free surprise | Join the O'Club |
| Olive Garden | Free dessert | Join their eClub |
| On the Border | Free surprise | Join Club Cantina |
| Orange Julius | Free BOGO coupon | Join the Julius League |
| Orange Leaf | $3 coupon | Join Ounce Back Rewards |
| P.F. Chang's | Free gift | Join P.F. Chang's Rewards |
| Panera Bread | Free treat | Join MyPanera |
| Papa Gino's | Free pizza | Join their rewards program |
| Peet's | Free beverage, any size | Join Peetnik Rewards |
| Pei Wei | Free Small Plate | Join My Wei Rewards |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | Free gift | Sign up for MyPerkins |
| Pinkberry | Free yogurt | Download the app |
| Pita Pit | Free pita | Join the Pita Pit Rewards Club |
| Pizza Hut | Free gift | Join Hut Rewards |
| PizzaExpress | Free gift | Create a PizzaExpress account |
| Planet Smoothie | Free smoothie | Join the Planet Smoothie eClub |
| Quiznos | 10 bonus points | Download the app |
| RA Sushi | $20 coupon | Sign up for The Hook Up |
| Red Lobster | Free gift | Join My Red Lobster Rewards |
| Red Mango | $5 coupon | Join Club Mango |
| Red Robin | Free burger | Join Red Robin Royalty |
| Rita's Italian Ice | Free treat | Join the Rita's Birthday eClub |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill | Free gift | Join their eClub |
| Ruby Tuesday | Free burger or Garden Bar entree | Join So Connected |
| Rusty Bucket | Free gift | Join the Bucket List |
| Sbarro | Free gift | Join the Slice Society |
| Seasons 52 | Free gift | Sign up for the newsletter |
| Shari's | Free slice of pie | Join Shari's Rewards |
| Sizzler | Free gift | Join their eClub |
| Smokey Bones | Free dessert | Join the Bones Club |
| Snuffer's | Free gift | Download the app |
| Sonny's BBQ | Free gift | Join 'Q Crew Rewards |
| Spaghetti Warehouse | Free special birthday meal | Join the Warehouse Club |
| Sprinkles | Free cupcake | Join Sprinkles Perks |
| Starbucks | Free treat | Sign up for Starbucks Rewards |
| Steak 'n Shake | Free specialty milkshake | Join the Steak 'n Shake Rewards Club |
| Subway | Free gift | Sign up for MyWay Rewards |
| Taco Bueno | Free gift | Join the Buenohead email club |
| TCBY | Free gift | Join TCBY Insiders and reach Silver Spoon status |
| Texas Roadhouse | Free gift | Join the Texas Roadhouse VIP Club |
| TGI Fridays | Free dessert | Sign up for Fridays Rewards |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Free personalization on dessert | Tell your server |
| The Habit Burger Grill | Free gift | Join the CharClub |
| The Melting Pot | Free voucher | Join Club Fondue |
| Tijuana Flats | Free dessert reward | Sign up for Tijuana Flats Rewards |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Free surprise | Download the app |
| Tucanos | Free meal | Join ClubTucanos |
| Uno Pizzeria & Grill | Free dessert with entree purchase | Join the Uno Insider's Club |
| Waffle House | Free gift | Join the Waffle House Regulars Club |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | Free pretzel | Download the app |
| Whataburger | Free gift | Sign up for Whataburger News |
| Wienerschnitzel | Free coupon | Join the Wiener Lovers' Club |
| Yogurt Mountain | Free yogurt | Join the YOMO Club |
| Yogurtland | Free treat | Join Real Rewards |
| Zaxby's | Free treat | Join the Zax Fanz Club |
Other Birthday Freebies
| Store | Offer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | Free gift | Join My Best Buy |
| Book Beau | Free 200 Boba Points | Join Boba's Rewards |
| GameStop | Free coupon | Join Power Up Rewards |
| Petco | Free gift on your pet's birthday | Sign up for Pals Rewards |
| Target | 5% off a shopping trip | Join Target Circle |
| The Container Store | Free gift | Join POP! |
| The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery | Free 500 Pumpkin Seeds | Join Pumpkin Perks |
| World Market | Free gift | Sign up for World Market Rewards |
Readers, what are your favorite birthday freebies? Let us know in the comments below!
Senior Staff Writer
Julie joined DealNews in 2015. Her work has been featured on MSN, Business Insider, Lifehacker, The Motley Fool, GoBankingRates, and Moneyish. In her spare time, she enjoys baking sweets, reading thrillers, and listening to an ever-growing list of podcasts.
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