51 Places to Get Free Things on Your Birthday

Your birthday is a day to be spoiled by loved ones. And some restaurants and retailers will spoil you, too.

We rounded up companies that give birthday freebies or discounts. Consider it a present from us.

Birthday freebies for food and drink

1. Abuelo’s

Sign up for the Mi Abuelo's Rewards program to receive a special reward on your birthday.

2. Applebee’s

Celebrate your birthday at Applebee’s with a free dessert by signing up for Club Applebee’s.

3. Auntie Anne’s

Download the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Perks app and get a special gift on your birthday. You can get a free pretzel, but make sure you make one purchase annually before your big day to qualify.

4. Baskin-Robbins

Create a Baskin-Robbins account and opt in to the Birthday Club to get a free ice cream scoop on your birthday.

5. Benihana

Register for The Chef's Table email program and Benihana will send you a $30 Benihana birthday certificate during your birthday month.

6. Big Boy

Join Big Boy Rewards to receive an email on your birthday with potential rewards. There’s even a free birthday meal reward for children aged 10 and under who enroll in the restaurant’s kids’ club (with guardian permission).

7. Chick-fil-A

When you become a member at Chick-fil-A, you receive a birthday reward. At the lowest tier, you’ll get a chocolate chunk cookie or chocolate fudge brownie. If you’re at a higher membership tier, you get additional freebies like a dessert variety award, sandwiches, nuggets or an entree.

8. Chili’s

My Chili’s Rewards will give you a free dessert on your birthday. Other perks for signing up include free kids meals, delivery and appetizers.

9. Cinnabon

Coffee lovers get a special treat from Cinnabon on their birthday. Sign up for their rewards program to get a 16-ounce Cold Brew when you clock a new age.

10. Cold Stone Creamery

Join Cold Stone’s My Cold Stone Club Rewards to receive a buy-one-get-one-free creation coupon and a reward for your birthday.

11. Crumbl Cookies

What’s sweeter than a free cookie? Crumbl Cookies will help you celebrate your big day with a free voucher to use on your birthday.

12. Del Taco

Indulge with a free shake or dessert on your birthday. Register for the Del Yeah! Rewards program to receive the freebie. If you acquire 1,000 or more points, you can choose any shake or dessert for free.

13. Denny’s

When you dine in, Denny's treats you to a tasty birthday gift from the diner during your birthday month. It could be a hearty Grand Slam breakfast, depending on the location.

14. Dunkin’

Cheers to your birthday with a three times points bonus on your birthday when enrolled in the Dunkin’ Rewards program.

15. Edible Arrangements

If you like fruit, then sign up for Edible Rewards. Members receive free gifts, like a 6-count chocolate dipped fruit box, and birthday rewards to celebrate.

16. Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Rewards members can celebrate with a free medium-sized sub with any purchase.

17. IHop

Want free birthday pancakes? Sign up for IHop’s rewards program, also known as the “International Bank of Pancakes.”

18. Melting Pot

Join Club Fondue and get birthday vouchers for something delicious when your birthday comes around.

19. Moe’s Southwest Grill

Subscribe to the Moe Rewards program and receive a special offer on your birthday, like a cup of queso or guacamole.

20. P.F. Chang’s

During your birthday month, enjoy a dessert or appetizer on the house at P.F. Chang’s. Simply sign up for P.F. Chang’s Rewards to get your freebie.

21. Pinkberry

Receive a special offer on your birthday by registering for a free Pinkcard.

22. Pizza Hut

If you’re a pizza fan, head over to Pizza Hut and sign up for Hut Rewards. You’ll get a special reward from the food brand on your birthday.

23. Red Robin

Chow down on a free birthday burger from Red Robin by joining its Royalty rewards program.

24. Starbucks

Get a free drink or food item on your birthday as a Starbucks Rewards member.

25. Wingstop

Sign up for Wingstop’s email club to receive a free birthday gift.

26. Red Lobster

My Red Lobster Rewards will give you a free birthday reward to ring in your new age. All you need to do is download the app.

Birthday rewards for apparel and shoes

27. Ace Hardware

By signing up for Ace Rewards, the hardware store will give you a $5 or $10 birthday offer at participating stores.

28. American Eagle

Get a $5 birthday reward at American Eagle or Aerie during your birthday month. Join the Real Rewards program to qualify.

29. Anthropologie

Join the free AnthroPerks rewards club to earn a special birthday offer. You get a birthday bonus which comes as a code via email. However, you have to sign up at least two weeks before your birthday month to receive it. If you join the rewards club during your birthday month, you’ll get the discount during the next year.

30. Banana Republic

When you become a member, Banana Republic celebrates you with an extra perk.

31. Columbia

Get all the sports gear you need on your birthday by enjoying Columbia’s gift to you: a 20% off coupon. You’ll need to sign up for the store’s Greater Rewards program to be eligible.

32. DSW

Shop for shoes with a complimentary $5 off for your birthday. Become a DSW VIP rewards member to receive the offer.

33. Famous Footwear

Receive a free $5 reward and earn double the points during your birthday month when enrolled in the retailer’s rewards program.

34. JCPenney

Get a $10 CashPass Reward to celebrate your birthday when you are a part of JCPenney’s rewards program.

35. J. Crew Factory

Sign up for J. Crew Passport and get a $10-$20 offer, depending on your tier.

36. Journeys

Sign up for the Journeys Birthday Club to get a gift during your birthday month.

37. Madewell

Receive $25 off for your birthday when you join the Madewell Insider loyalty program.

38. Old Navy

Loyal Old Navy shoppers who are part of the Navyist Rewards program get a birthday gift on the house.

39. Target Circle

Target gives you 5% off a single purchase on your birthday. You can use the discount for up to 30 days from your birthday.

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Birthday freebies for beauty and personal care

40. Aveda

Celebrate your next trip around the sun with a free gift and double points from Aveda. To unlock these freebies, you’ll need to sign up for Aveda Plus Rewards.

41. BareMinerals

Join the Good Rewards loyalty program to snag a gift on your birthday.

42. Clinique

Fancy some skincare products on your birthday? The beauty brand has a loyalty program that gives members a free birthday gift with an eligible order.

43. CVS

ExtraCare is the CVS rewards program. Joining means you get $3 ExtraBucks Rewards on your birthday.

44.  e.l.f. Cosmetics

Become a Beauty Squad member at e.l.f. to get a birthday freebie.

45. Lancome

The My Lancome Rewards Program allows you to both earn points and get a free birthday gift.

46. Sephora

Sign up for Sephora’s Beauty Insider program to get a complimentary product set. You have to spend a minimum of $25 to redeem your gift online.

47. SmashBox

The cosmetics retailer will send members at every tier of its loyalty program a birthday gift.

48. The Body Shop

Receive a coupon for $10 off your purchase on your birthday through the Love Your Body Club.

49. Ulta

Members of the Ultamate Rewards program get a free gift and earn double points on purchases made during their birthday month. Platinum and Diamond members also get a $10 coupon.

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Birthday rewards for entertainment

50. AMC Theatres

Join AMC Stubs to get a free large birthday popcorn when you go to watch a movie. Members in higher tiers also get a fountain drink to accompany their popcorn.

51. Barnes & Noble

If you’re a Barnes & Noble member, you get a birthday offer via email on your special day. Children also receive a free treat and a craft on their birthday.

Where to get free stuff on your birthday

Many of these promotions are sent through email, so make sure to sign up well in advance of your birthday to receive offers. If you're concerned about spam, consider setting up a new email account just for your freebies and offers.