Everyone loves their birthday, but there is a way to make it sweeter! Companies have started giving gifts to help you celebrate your next birthday, which means more gifts and treats to enjoy, and less money coming out of your bank account. In 2025, over 300 restaurants, retailers, and brands will give freebies or coupons that can add up to hundreds of dollars in savings. We are talking about a hand-spun milkshake from Smashburger, 15% off from Urban Decay, and birthday coupons sent directly to your email from numerous other retailers, including GAP, Vera Bradley, and Old Navy. However, don't think you can sign up a day before your birthday and still get all of these money-saving rewards because most company loyalty programs require you to be a member for a minimum of seven days. This means to maximize your experience, sign up for the places you already love, set up a spare email to prevent your main inbox from overflowing, and then sit back and enjoy all the best perks!

Restaurants & Food

Applebee's: Free dessert

Arby's: Free shake with purchase 

A&W Restaurants: Free Root Beer Float 

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Free Pizookie (signature dessert) 

Buffalo Wild Wings: 6 free wings 

Chick-fil-A: Free chocolate chunk cookie or brownie 

Chili's: Free chips and salsa or dessert 

Chipotle: Free chips and guac with $5 purchase 

Cinnabon: Free dessert coupon 

Cold Stone Creamery: Free creation (ice cream) 

Crumbl Cookies: Free cookie (access via rewards program) 

Dairy Queen: BOGO Blizzard 

Denny's: Free Grand Slam breakfast 

Dunkin': Free medium beverage 

Firehouse Subs: Free medium sub with purchase 

Habit Burger & Grill: Free item (varies) 

IHOP: Free stack of pancakes

Insomnia Cookies: Free deluxe cookie 

Johnny Rockets: Free burger with entree and drink purchase 

Maggiano's Little Italy: Free dessert 

Marco's Pizza: Free small 1-topping pizza 

McDonald's: Free medium fries 

Moe's Southwest Grill: Free burrito 

Nothing Bundt Cakes: Free Bundtlet 

Panera Bread: Free pastry or bagel

Red Lobster: Birthday reward (varies, e.g., free appetizer) 

Red Robin: Free birthday burger 

Starbucks: Free handcrafted beverage, food item, or bottled drink

Beauty & Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury: Free gift or discount 

IT Cosmetics: Free mini product 

Sephora: Free beauty gift set (multiple options, no purchase required in-store) 

Smashbox: Free mini product 

Sol de Janeiro: Free gift or bonus points 

Tarte: Free mini product 

Too Faced: Free mini product 

Ulta Beauty: Free makeup gift (changes monthly) 

Urban Decay: 15% off coupon 

Stores

American Eagle: 25% off one item 

Anthropologie: 20% off coupon 

Disney Store: 20% off one item 

Free People: 15% off coupon 

IKEA: $10 off + free cake slice with entree 

Kohl's: $5 reward (plus Sephora gift if applicable) 

Macy's: Beauty coupon via Star Rewards 

Nordstrom: Points or beauty coupon

World Market: Surprise offer + 15% signup coupon 

These savings may vary based on location and store participation. If you're looking for even more places to save, check out these websites' curated lists of freebies and discounts.

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/save-money/birthday-freebies/ [3]

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/save-money/birthday-freebies/ [3]

https://www.heyitsfree.net/birthday-freebies/ [4]