The Best Birthday Perks for Hardworking Clinicians!

August 2025

Birthday freebies for clinicians are easy wins you can use any month. This guide rounds up year-round rewards with exactly what you get and how to redeem.

Let's see what you get and how to redeem.

• Starbucks: Free drink or food on your birthday.

How: Join Starbucks Rewards at least seven days before your birthday, add your birthday, make one purchase before the date, and redeem in-app on your birthday. 

Link: https://www.starbucks.com/rewards/terms

• Dunkin’: Birthday reward varies by offer.

How: Join Dunkin’ Rewards, add your birthday, and check the app during your birthday month. 

Link: https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en/dunkinrewards

• IHOP: Free pancake stack.

How: Join IHOP Rewards, add your birthday, redeem from the app.

Link: https://www.ihop.com/en/rewards

• Denny’s: Birthday meal varies by location.

How: Ask in-store or check the app.

Link: https://www.dennys.com/rewards

• Red Robin: Free birthday burger.

How: Join Royalty; receive rewards for your birthday month.

Link: https://www.redrobin.com/rewards

• Chipotle: Surprise birthday reward, often guac or a side.

How: Join Rewards; check the app when the offer appears.

Link: https://www.chipotle.com/chipotle/rewards

• Buffalo Wild Wings: Birthday perk may vary.

How: Join Blazin’/Rewards; check the app during your birthday month.

Link: https://www.buffalowildwings.com/rewards/

• Baskin-Robbins: Free scoop.

How: Join Birthday Club; reward in-app or email.

Link: https://www.baskinrobbins.com/en/rewards

• Cold Stone: Birthday treat.

How: Join My Cold Stone Club; redeem via email or app.

Link: https://www.coldstonecreamery.com

• Crumbl: Free single cookie.

How: Join Rewards; voucher appears in-app.

Link: https://crumblcookies.com/rewards

• Krispy Kreme: Birthday freebie.

How: Join Rewards; check your account.

Link: https://www.krispykreme.com/more-smiles/rewards

• Culver’s: Free birthday scoop.

How: Create an account, add your birthday; reward arrives by email or in-app.

Link: https://www.culvers.com/my-culvers

• Sephora: Free Beauty Insider birthday gift. Some online redemptions need a minimum purchase.

How: Join Beauty Insider; pick your gift in store or online during your birthday month.

Link: https://www.sephora.com/beauty/birthday-gift

• Ulta Beauty: Free birthday gift plus 2x points for the month.

How: Join Ultamate Rewards.

Link: https://www.ulta.com/rewards/birthday-gift

• DSW: $5 birthday reward ($10 for Elite) with a prior purchase.

How: Join VIP; make one purchase before your birthday.

Link: https://www.dsw.com/vip

• Target Circle: 5% off birthday reward valid 30 days.

How: Join Target Circle; see Wallet in-app.

Link: https://help.target.com

• Kohl’s: Birthday perk for active Rewards members.

How: Join Kohl’s Rewards; look for the email or app notice.

Link: https://www.kohls.com/feature/rewards.jsp

• Old Navy / Gap Inc.: “Birthday Bonus” in your account.

How: Join Rewards, add your birthday.

Link: https://oldnavy.gap.com/customerService

• Victoria’s Secret / PINK: Cardmember birthday gift; member offers may vary.

How: Join VS & PINK Rewards.

Link: https://customercare.victoriassecret

• AMC Theatres: Free large popcorn (Insider); higher tiers add a drink.

How: Join AMC Stubs; birthday gift loads at the start of your birthday month.

Link: https://www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs

• Planet Fitness: Free one-day pass any time (not birthday-specific) and rotating Perks.

How: Use the PF app.

Link: https://www.planetfitness.com/daypass

Heads up: Petco’s Vital Care program doesn’t consistently include a pet birthday freebie. Check the app for any targeted offers.

Front-load your sign-ups. Most programs need your birthday on file before the month starts. Some require at least one purchase before your birthday.

Keep it in one folder. Make a “Birthday” folder on your phone with the brand apps you actually use. Turn on notifications for your birthday month.

Ask about stacking. Some managers allow a healthcare worker discount with your birthday perk. Always ask first.

Pick national chains. Traveling? Choose brands with dense coverage near hospitals: Starbucks, Dunkin’, Panera, Chipotle, Target, Ulta.

• One new sign-up a week. Don’t try to enroll everywhere at once. Add a new program each week in the 2 months before your birthday.
• Use it or lose it. Many rewards expire within 7–30 days. Set a phone reminder to cash them in before nights or weekends.
• Location quirks. Franchise locations sometimes opt out. Always confirm in-app or ask the cashier before ordering.

• Do I have to show ID? Some places require ID for birthday redemptions. If you won't carry your license on shift, keep a photo of your ID in a secure wallet app.
• Can I redeem late if I’m on nights? Some programs allow redemption during the birthday month. If your perk is day-of only and you’re working, ask politely if they’ll honor it the next day. Policies vary. Working nights on your birthday? See night-shift tips
• Are there clinician-only birthday deals? Not usually. Most birthday perks are for all members, but you can stack with occasional healthcare worker promos when available

Offers can change without notice and may be limited to participating locations. Always confirm details in the brand’s app or website before you go