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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
- Abuelos
Mi Abuelo’s Rewards members get a special birthday reward every year.
- A&W Restaurants
Join Rooty’s Mug Club for a free root beer float on your special day.
- 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).
- 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
You'll get a tasty birthday dessert when you sign up for Club Applebee’s.
- 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.
- 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 the Baskin-Robbins Birthday Club, and you’ll get a coupon for a free scoop on your big day.
- Ben & Jerry’s
Become a Flavor Fanatics member and get a sweet surprise for your birthday, plus other perks throughout the year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 entree, depending on your membership level.
- The Capital Grille
Sign up for the Capital Grille Insider eClub and get an annual birthday treat.
- 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 when you become a Cheesecake Rewards member.
- Chick-fil-A
Join Chick-fil-A One and get a delicious birthday reward.
- Chili’s
Enjoy a free birthday dessert when you join My Chili’s Rewards.
- Cinnabon
Join Cinnabon Rewards and get a free 16 oz 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
Enjoy a delicious birthday surprise when you join DQ Rewards.
- Denny’s
Denny’s Rewards members get a delicious birthday treat 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.
- Golden Corral
Join the Good as Gold Rewards Club for a special birthday offer.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 eClub and get a special offer and coupons for your big day.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Panera
Join MyPanera Rewards and get a delicious birthday pastry or sweet up to $5, plus get a bakery item when you sign up.
- Papa Murphy’s
You’ll get a free birthday pizza (up to a $16 value) as a MySLICE Rewards member.
- 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.
- 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.
- Red Lobster
Enroll in My Red Lobster Rewards and get a Birthday Reward on your big day.
- 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.
- Ruby Tuesday
Join Ruby Rewards for a free dessert or an add-on Garden Bar during your birthday month.
- Seasons 52
You'll get an annual birthday offer when you join the Seasons 52 eClub. New members also get a complimentary flatbread.
- 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.
- 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.
- Taco Bell
Become a Taco Bell Rewards member and get a free birthday surprise.
- 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 for your birthday!
- Yard House
Join the Yard House eClub and receive a complimentary dessert on your birthday. New members also get a free appetizer.
Shoes & Clothing
- Adidas
AdiClub members get birthday bonus points, depending 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 a special birthday bonus.
- 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. You even get something special for your half-birthday and $10 Express Cash just for joining.
- 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.
- Finish Line
Become a Status Member and get a gift for your special day.
- Foot Locker
Sign up for FLX Rewards and get a special birthday offer 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.
- 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. (A minimum purchase may be required.)
- Loft and Ann Taylor
Join the LOFT and Ann Taylor styleREWARDS program to receive a $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 a birthday reward, often a discount or reward certificate.
- Old Navy
Join the ON Navyist Rewards program and get bonus points or free items for your birthday.
- 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.
- Torrid
Sign up for Torrid Rewards to receive a special birthday gift.
- Victoria’s Secret
If you’re a Victoria's Secret Cardholder, you’ll get a $10 or $15 reward for your birthday.
- 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 an annual birthday gift.
- CVS
ExtraCare members get a $3 ExtraBucks Reward for their special day.
- Fresh
New Fresh Rewards members get a $10 or $20 coupon plus double points during their birthday month.
- Kiehl’s
Join My Kiehl’s Rewards and get an annual birthday treat.
- 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.
- 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 on 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.
- Sephora
Beauty Insiders choose from multiple gift sets or bonus points for their birthday; members in the higher tiers get an additional treat.
- Smashbox
Join the Smashcash loyalty program and receive an annual birthday gift. As you move up in tiers, the treats get bigger and better.
- Tarte
Join Tarte Perks and get an exclusive birthday gift every year.
- 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 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.
- The Container Store
Join the Organized Insider program and get a special discount for your birthday every year.
- Ikea
Join Ikea Family and you’ll get a birthday surprise 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).
- 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 reward for their birthday.
- Wayfair
Join Wayfair Rewards and get a special birthday gift.
- 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 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.
- 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.)
- 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 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.
What's your favorite way to celebrate your birthday? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
