Did you know that you can redeem free items on your birthday just for being born? I recently had a birthday and noticed about a month prior all of the birthday freebies in 2021 in the form of coupons coming into my inbox. I’ve noticed these in other years but never had the time or energy to redeem these coupons. One silver lining of living through the coronavirus pandemic has been the ability to slow down. This year I thought it would be a fun challenge to see if I could actually redeem seven days of birthday freebies and document my process.
Along the way I compiled a full list of birthday freebies in 2021 that were delivered in my inbox to share (who doesn’t love freebies)! Keep in mind, all of these promotions involved signing up on the company’s website, app, or rewards program with your personal information and birthday at least 2-60 days before the actual date of your birthday (depending on the promo) to qualify. I’ve made a list of my favorite promotions below divided up by those that were truly free (yay), semi-free (you had to purchase something prior or that day to qualify), and other general birthday discounts from retailers. Happy birthday (regardless of when it is) I hope you enjoy these freebies on your birthday.
Disclaimer: These birthday freebies in 2021 are accurate as of the posting of this article according to their terms and conditions. The terms and conditions for each company change rapidly so please check the fine print on each one before you redeem the deal.
The Birthday Freebies in 2021 List
Truly Free Birthday Freebies in 2021
- Dunkin’ Donuts: Free any size beverage on your birthday. Join DD Perks to qualify.
- Firehouse Subs: Free medium sub. Sign up for Firehouse Rewards to qualify.
- Panera: Free pastry on your birthday. Download the Panera app or Join MyPanera to qualify.
- Ledo’s Pizza: Free 8” Cheese Pizza. Signup for the Ledo’s Pizza Email Club.
- Starbucks: A Free drink on your birthday. Create an account with Starbucks Rewards to qualify.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes: A Free Bundtlet Cake. Join the Nothing Bundt Cakes eClub for your birthday treat.
- Charleys Philly Steaks: Free Birthday Philly. Download the Charley’s app to become a Charley’s Rewards Member.
- Genghis Grill: Free Birthday Bowl (Small or Regular Size). Register for Genghis Rewards to get this deal in your inbox.
- Auntie Anne’s: Free birthday pretzel. Register for the MyPretzel Perk Program on the Auntie Anne’s website or in the app to qualify.
- Mission BBQ: Free Sandwich. Enlist in the Birthday Brigade for this free chow.
- CAVA: $9 credit towards your next purchase. Join the CAVA Rewards Program.
- Burger (BGR) Joint: Free milkshake. Download the BGR app to start earning your rewards.
- Noodles & Co.: Free dessert. Signup for Noodle Rewards to redeem this freebie.
- Olive Garden: Free appetizer or dessert. Join Olive Garden Rewards to signup.
- True Food: Free dessert. Signup for the True Rewards Program.
- Chick-fil-A: Free birthday reward loaded into your account. Join the Chick-fil-A One Program on the website or download the mobile app to signup.
- Bruegger’s Bagels: Free bagel with cream cheese. Join the Bruegger’s Bagels Inner Circle to register.
- California Pizza Kitchen: Free birthday dessert. Join CPK Rewards to qualify.
- Corner Bakery: Free dessert. Sign up for the Corner Bakery Rewards program to redeem this freebie.
- Jamba Juice: Free small smoothie. Join MyJamba Rewards online or download the app to signup.
- Krispy Kreme: Free donut. Join the Krispy Kreme Rewards program online to qualify.
- Moe’s: Southwest Grill Free Burrito. Sign up for Moe’s Rewards You Can Eat program online.
- Buffalo Wild Wings (BDubs): Free order of 6 wings. Join the herd at the Blazin’ Rewards program to get this freebie!
- Cinnabon: Free 4ct BonBites. Join the Cinnabon eClub to qualify.
- Pizza Hut: Free birthday treat. Signup for the HUT Rewards program for this cheesy deal.
- PF Chang’s: Free Street Fare, Dim Sum or dessert on your check, loaded the first day of your birthday month. Become a Rewards Member for these reward perks.
- Texas Road House: Free appetizer or Sidekick of Ribs (Choose from Cactus Blossom, Fried Pickles, Tater Skins, or Rattlesnake Bites). Join the Texas Roadhouse VIP Club to qualify.
Semi-Free Birthday Freebies in 2021:
- First Watch Cafe: Enjoy a Buy One, Get One Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch entree. Become a Sun eClub member to qualify.
- Zoe’s Kitchen: Special birthday gift. Register for ZK Rewards for this freebie.
- Kung Fu Tea: Free tea on your birthday. You must hit Red Belt Status to unlock the yearly birthday gift by spending 600 bubbles ($300 spend) over the course of 365 days using the Kung Fu Tea app.
- Duck Donuts: Free customized donut after your first purchase. This reward is only granted to guests who have earned the status level of Fantasduck (spend $60). Join the Duck Donuts Rewards program to qualify.
- Popeyes: A free Pie loaded into your account the month of your birthday (you are responsible for paying the tax). Download the Popeyes app to opt-in for this reward.
- Silver Diner: Complimentary entree and dessert once enrolled in the Eat Well Do Well Club. In order to qualify you must visit a minimum of 3 visits per calendar year prior to your birthday
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe: $2 off a Smoothie. Register for the Tropical Rewards Program to qualify.
- Dairy Queen: Buy one, get one Blizzard Treat. Signup for the Blizzard Fan Club for this sweet treat.
- Maggiano’s Little Italy: $10 off (with minimum $30 purchase). Plus, another $10 off (minimum $30 purchase) on your half birthday too! Join the Maggiano’s eClub for this deal to your inbox.
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop: a Sweet Treat (up to $5) of a cookie or shake. Signup for Potbelly Perks for this deal.
- Tupelo Honey: $20 off your next purchase (dine-in only). Join the Tupelo Honey Loyalty Program to qualify.
- Sweet Green: $9 credit on your birthday. To qualify you must spend $99 at any location in the year leading up to your birthday. Download the Sweetgreen app to sign up for the Sweet Rewards program.
- Mezeh: $5 credit loaded into your Levelup account. Download the Mezeh app to get this reward added to your list as a potential birthday freebie.
- Edible Arrangements: A free 12 Count Chocolate Dipped Fruit box during your birthday month ($29.99 value). To qualify you must spend $30 at any location in the year leading up to your birthday. Register for Edible Rewards to get started and claim your chocolate dipped fruit birthday freebies in 2021.
Retailer Birthday Freebies in 2021
- Origins: $10 off your next $25 Order + Free Shipping when you join the My Origins Rewards Program.
- Gap: 25% off regular Priced Merchandise (during your birthday month) when you join the Gap Good Rewards Program.
- Ulta: Free Trial Size Gift. Join the Ulta Ultamate Rewards Program.
- DSW: $5 Birthday Gift. Join the DSW VIP Program.
- Lidl: Free dark chocolate candy bar. Download the myLidl app to participate.
- Target: 5% off your next purchase. Join the Target Circle to qualify for this birthday discount in 2021.
- World Market: 15% off your next order. Register with the World Market Rewards Program to redeem your birthday freebie discount in 2021.
- LOFT: $15 off any full-price purchase of $50. Sign-up with the All Rewards Loyalty Program to claim your birthday freebie cash.
- Kohls: 50 bonus points added to your account. To qualify sign up with the Kohl’s Rewards Program to redeem these birthday freebie.
Let me know in the comments if you were able to snag any of these birthday freebies this year (or plan to redeem any free on your birthday items). Enjoy!