Who doesn’t love gifts on their birthday? In addition to all the presents you might get from your friends and family, there are plenty of retailers out there who also want to show some love on your birthday with all sorts of freebies.
Sign up with any one of the following retailers to take advantage of birthday gifts on your special day, as well as plenty of other perks.
Key Points
1. Dozens of Canadian retailers give away free food, desserts, drinks, beauty products, and discounts on your birthday.
2. Most freebies require you to join a free loyalty program or email list first, and some need you to sign up several days before your birthday.
3. Offers and terms change often and can vary by location, so always confirm the current details with the retailer before you go.
We have rounded up more than 40 birthday freebies from Canadian retailers, sorted into food, desserts, drinks, clothing and shopping, beauty, and a few extras.
Before you start signing up, there is one thing worth keeping in mind.
Note: Always Confirm The Offer First
Birthday freebie programs change often. Offers, terms, eligibility, and participating locations can be updated or discontinued at any time, and many require you to sign up several days before your birthday. Before you count on a freebie, confirm the current details on the retailer’s website or app.
Free Birthday Foods
Mandarin Free Birthday Buffet
Sign up for the Mandarin Dish e-newsletter to receive an e-coupon to enjoy a free birthday buffet feast on your birthday, along with up to 3 paying adults. You must sign up at least 1 day before your birthday to receive your coupon. Sign up using your email address, full name, and the date of your birthday, and bring a printed copy of your birthday coupon with photo ID to redeem it.
Red Lobster Free Birthday Gift
Red Lobster’s Fresh Catch Club includes a free gift on your birthday. Sign up online for free at least 10 days before your birthday to take advantage of this offer, along with other offers, including a free appetizer or dessert, special savings, and special occasion reminders.
Harvey’s Free Birthday Pie
Sign up with Harvey’s to get a free pie on your birthday. When you sign up, you’ll also receive free* Frings® as a welcome gift. You’ll also be able to unlock promotions and exclusive deals and coupons after signing up.
Swiss Chalet Free Birthday Dessert
Subscribe to Rotisserie Mail at least 7 days before your birthday to receive a birthday coupon to get a free dessert on your birthday. Kids up to age 10 can enjoy a free kids meal at Swiss Chalet on their birthday. Plus, you’ll receive news about various special offers throughout the year.
Cora’s Free Birthday Surprise
Subscribing to Cora’s loyalty program will allow you to earn points when you dine at Cora’s. Around your birthday, you earn triple points on everything you buy, and you have up to 30 business days from your birthday to take advantage of it. You collect 10 points for every dollar you spend, and every 400 points is worth $1 toward a future meal. You will need to complete your member profile to redeem points, which also gets you 500 bonus points to start.
Denny’s Free Birthday Grand Slam Breakfast
Enjoy a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s on your birthday. There’s no need to sign up for anything. Simply show up with a valid photo ID and dig in. Do note, that a minimum purchase of one beverage is required and you must dine-in to take advantage of this offer.
Boston Pizza Free Birthday Dessert
Join MyBP to receive a free dessert on your birthday. There are other exclusive offers to enjoy as a subscriber, including a free individual gourmet pizza on the anniversary of your membership, free Bandera bread on your first delivery order, 15% off your 10th takeout or delivery order, and $5 off $25 on your 5th takeout or delivery order.
What A Bagel Free Birthday Bagels
Show up to What A Bagel on your birthday with a photo ID to get 6 free bagels with the purchase of 6 bagels.
IHOP Free Birthday Pancakes
Sign up for the IHOP Birthday Club to receive a coupon for a free stack of pancakes on your birthday with any topping. You’ll receive 5 PanCoinssm on the first of your birthday month, which you can use to redeem your free birthday pancakes. However, do note, you must be a member before the 1st of your birthday month to receive the reward.
Montana’s Free Birthday Dessert
Join Montana’s Grill Lovers Club online and receive birthday perks like 10% off coupons and a free dessert on your birthday. Membership also includes a free appetizer on your “Montana-versary,” a free gift when you sign up, and other exclusive offers.
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Free Birthday Desserts
Dairy Queen Free Birthday Blizzard
Join the DQ Blizzard Fan Club to receive DQ promotions, including a coupon for a free Blizzard on your birthday. You’ll also receive Blizzard of the Month announcements and other DQ promotions sent to your inbox.
Baskin Robbins Free Birthday Ice Cream
Sign up online with Baskin Robbins to receive a Buy One, Get One 2.5-ounce cone or 3 oz. soft serve cone coupon for your birthday. You’ll also receive $3 off any ice cream cake (min $25 purchase). You’ll also receive info on flavour updates, latest deals, and more.
Thrifty Foods Free First Birthday Cake
Thrifty Foods is offering a free 8 inch by 12 inch birthday cake for your child’s first birthday. Call or visit in person at least 24 hours beforehand and be sure to show your child’s birth certificate at pickup for validation.
Marble Slab Creamery Birthday Surprise
Subscribe to Marble Mail 7 days before your birthday to receive a birthday surprise, as well as exclusive offers and news on products and contests.
The Cheesecake Factory Free Birthday Sundae
When you sign up with The Cheesecake Factory, you’ll receive a free birthday sundae. Plus, you’ll receive newsletters and exclusive info about new menu items, giveaways, recipes, contests, and other special offers.
Menchie’s Free Birthday Frozen Yogurt
Get a free $5 frozen yogurt from Menchie’s on your birthday when you register for the mySmileage program. Plus, you’ll receive 25 bonus “smiles” when you first sign up and 10 bonus smiles when you visit within 7 days of signing up. Every time you reach 50 smiles, you’ll get a free $5 frozen yogurt.
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Free Birthday Drinks
Starbucks Free Birthday Drink
Join Starbucks Rewards online or via the Starbucks app to receive Birthday Rewards, such as a free handcrafted beverage, food item, or bottled beverage.
Chatime Free Birthday Drink
Subscribe to Chatime’s email list to receive a free birthday drink. Plus, you’ll be kept in the loop about the latest news on rewards and upcoming promotions. When you join, you’ll also earn points for every purchase. Earn 100 points for every $1 spent (redeemable at 1250 points = $1)
David’s Tea Free Birthday Tea
Become a David’s Tea member to earn points on your purchases. Plus, receive 5 free points on your birthday + a free tin in store on your birthday. Once you’re a member, you’ll also have access to exclusive deals and promos.
Orange Julius Free Birthday Offer
Sign up to become part of the Julius League to receive a free birthday offer during the month of your birthday. Recent offers have included a Buy 1 Get 1 Free 20oz Julius or premium fruit smoothie offer. Plus, you’ll receive coupons throughout the year.
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Free Birthday Clothing And Shopping Discounts
Enroll in the Old Navy Birthday Club and get higher points on your purchases, which you can later redeem (100 points =$1). On your birthday, you’ll receive 125 to 250 points on $50 order depending on your member status (Core or Enthusiast). Icon status members will receive 500 points on orders of just $35. Plus, you’ll receive an exclusive email deal as a welcome bonus.
Value Village Birthday Discount
Join the Super Savers Club and enjoy a birthday coupon of 20% off your purchase of up to $50. You have the entire month of your birthday to redeem this offer.
UNIQLO Birthday Coupon
Add your birthday to your account on the UNIQLO app to receive a birthday coupon during your birth month. Be sure to register before your birthday month so the coupon has time to apply. Moreover, if you download the app now, you can get a $10 coupon on a $75 or more purchase.
American Eagle & Aerie Birthday Coupons
By joining Real Rewards with American Eagle, you’ll enjoy birthday coupons to be applied to your purchases. Plus, you can earn rewards like double the points on jeans, members-only events, and free shipping and returns, among others.
Ricki’s Birthday Surprise
Create an account with Ricki’s to receive a birthday surprise emailed to you during your birthday month. Your membership also comes with a welcome offer, members-only shopping events, and notices of special promotions. Plus, earn 1 Reward Dollar for every $20 you spend at Ricki’s or Cleo, online or in-store. Once you earn 5 Reward Dollars, you can redeem them on future purchases and enjoy exclusive bonus offers throughout the year.
RW&CO Birthday Discount
Receive up to $25 off your purchase with RW&CO on your birthday when you sign up for RW INSIDER. Plus, you’ll receive a welcome gift, exclusive offers, VIP experiences, and giveaways.
La Senza Free Birthday Gift
As a Club La Senza member, not only will you get a free $15 birthday discount, but you’ll also enjoy 10% off every purchase, free shipping on orders over $50, and email alerts of new styles and events.
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Free Birthday Beauty Products
Sephora Free Birthday Gift
Celebrate your birthday with a free gift from Sephora when you become a Beauty Insider. The gift set choices change each year, and past sets have featured brands like Moroccanoil, NARS, LANEIGE, and Maison Margiela.
The Body Shop Birthday Reward
Join the Loyalty Club at The Body Shop to receive a free $10 reward to spend on your birthday. Membership also comes with offers, new product info, and invitations to exclusive events.
London Drugs Birthday Gift Voucher
As a member of LD Extras, you’ll receive a $5 birthday gift voucher for your special day. You’ll also enjoy extended 30-day returns and access to special rewards.
Clinique Free Birthday Gift
Sign up to Clinique Smart Rewards and enjoy a freebie on your birthday. Membership also comes with 15% off your first purchase as a member, free shipping, and free full-size products when you accumulate enough points.
Aveda Free Birthday Gift
Celebrate your birthday at a local Aveda location with a free birthday gift. You’ll also stay up to date on exclusive events and new products, and receive seasonal samples and free shipping offers.
Lancome Free Birthday Gift
When you sign up for Lancome Elite Rewards, you’ll receive a free gift on your birthday and free sample offers, as well as the chance to earn points with every purchase to be redeemed for free products.
Kiehl’s Free Birthday Gift
Membership with Kiehl’s Loyalty Program will entitle you to a free birthday gift during your birthday month. You’ll also receive 2 to 3 times more points on regular purchases and bonus points during exclusive events.
NYX Free Birthday Gift
As a member of NYX’s Makeup Crew, you’ll get a free birthday gift, free engraving on products, and the ability to earn points for every $1 you spend with NYX.
Urban Decay Free Birthday Gift
Join the Urban Decay Beauty Junkies to get a free birthday gift on your birthday, as well as 15% off your first order and the chance to earn points to be redeemed for special rewards.
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Other Free Birthday Perks
Chapters/Indigo Birthday Bonus Points
Sign up to become a member of Plum Rewards to receive bonus points on your birthday and on your Plum anniversary. Plus, you’ll receive personalized offers and more.
Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age Birthday Bear
Bring your child into Build-A-Bear during their birthday month to make their own Birthday Treat Bear at the cost of their age. So, if your child is turning 5, your bear will be only $5, for instance.
Medieval Times Free Birthday Admission
Sign up online at MedievalTimes.com to enjoy free admission on your birthday to see an exciting display of jousting.
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How To Make The Most Of Birthday Freebies
A few simple habits can help you collect more freebies with less hassle:
- Sign up early. Many programs only send your coupon if you join several days (often 7 or more) before your birthday.
- Use a separate email inbox. Setting up a dedicated email for signups keeps the promotions out of your main inbox.
- Add your birthday to apps you already use. If you already have a retailer’s app or loyalty account, adding your birth date is often all it takes.
- Keep photo ID handy. Many freebies require ID to confirm it is really your birthday.
- Read the fine print. Some offers are dine-in only, require a minimum purchase, or are limited to certain locations.
- Check the timing. Some freebies are good only on the day itself, while others last the whole birthday month.
Final Thoughts
Imagine all the freebies you can enjoy on your birthday with all the different merchants offering to shower you on your special day. Sign up for any one of the above programs to take advantage of a free gift on your next birthday, and remember to double-check the current offer before you go.
Birthday Freebies FAQs
It depends on the retailer. Some freebies are completely free with no purchase required, while others are a discount or a free item that you get only when you buy something else. The details are set by each retailer’s program.
Usually, yes. Most birthday freebies come from a free loyalty program or email list, and many will only send your reward if you join several days before your birthday. A few, like a free birthday breakfast at Denny’s, do not require any signup.
It varies, but you will often need valid photo ID to confirm the date of your birthday, plus the coupon, email, or app that holds your reward. Some retailers ask you to print the coupon, while others scan it from your phone.
This changes from one retailer to the next. Some offers are valid only on the day of your birthday, some give you a window of a few days before and after, and others let you redeem any time during your birthday month.
