Stores with Birthday Discounts
When I woke up on the morning of my birthday, I was reminded that there are stores with birthday discounts out there. My inbox was filled with discount and coupon offers.
I mean, of course I knew about restaurants that give freebies on your birthday. And trust me, I intend to take advantage of as many of those as I can.
Also, I knew that I could get a free gift from Sephora during my birthday month. So Iโll definitely be taking a trip to a Sephora near me before my birthday month is over.
However, I never expected to receive this push notification from Target. It said, โHappy birthday. Get 5% off storewide.โ I also got an email from Target saying the same about a birthday discount. Honestly, I donโt remember getting anything like this for my birthday last year.
Stores with Birthday Discounts
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Anyway, it got me thinking: just how many retail stores give birthday discounts beyond the ones where I already shop?
Like I said I know about birthday freebies, including the one Sephora gives out to members of its Insider Rewards club. I havenโt shopped at Sephora a lot this year, simply because Ulta is closer to me. And, yes, it helps that Ulta is inside Target stores now.
So, Iโve put together this list of stores with birthday discounts. This includes clothing retailers that give birthday gifts, home-oriented stores with a birthday reward and many more. Hopefully, youโll find something in this list that will help you save money or get something for free from a favorite retailer to celebrate your birthday.
Ace Hardware
Iโm glad my friend Holly reminded me of the Ace Hardware birthday discount for Ace Rewards members. Otherwise, I would have thrown away the mailing I got from Ace a few weeks ago. It just looked like junk mail. Boy, was I wrong. Inside was a $5 off discount that I can use at any time during my birthday month.
Unfortunately, I just went to Ace to buy paint for my house, before I noticed the coupon. Now Iโll have to find another reason to shop at Ace Hardware before the Ace Rewards birthday coupon expires. Hey, $5 is $5!
American Eagle and Aerie birthday discount
In order to qualify for a birthday discount at American Eagle and Aerie, you need to sign up for the sister storesโ rewards program. Called Real Rewards, one of the benefits is a shopping discount for your birthday.
How much of a discount you get depends on how many points youโve earned in the reward program. It starts at a 15% discount on your birthday and can go as high as 25% off on your birthday.
Anthropologie
If you want a 10-15% discount on Anthropologie purchases on your birthday, then youโll need to sign up for the retailerโs Anthro Rewards program.
Athleta/Banana Republic/Gap/Old Navy birthday bonus
Youโll need to sign up for the rewards program at one of the Gap-owned retailersโAthleta, Banana Republic, Gap or Old Navyโto qualify for a birthday bonus.
And what is that bonus? Hereโs what the rewards program terms and conditions says:
โBirthday Gift: As a member, you will be eligible to receive a birthday gift once a year. The birthday gift may be additional bonus points or items weโve selected at our discretion.โ
Aveda birthday reward
Youโll need to visit an Aveda store to pick up your annual birthday reward as long as youโve registered for an Aveda account online. This year the gift, a $23 value, is free 30 ml. aromatic nourishing composition oil for bath body and scalp, shown here.
Columbia Sportswear
Iโm told that when you share your birthday date with Columbia Sportswear, the company will send you a coupon for 20%. You can use this gift at any time during your birthday month.
The Container Store
When I think about The Container Store, I think of a retailer that helps you get organized. Clearly, so does the brand. Why? Because their rewards program is called the Organized Insider.
Anyway, when you sign up for that program, be sure to include your birthday. Hereโs how The Container Store explains this potential birthday perk:
โIn celebration of your special day, if you provided your birth date when completing your online profile, you may receive a special discount that can be used once during your birthday month.โ
Iโll admit that I donโt like the use of the word โmayโ because if youโre gonna offer a birthday gift to customers, either do it or donโt do it. Dangling a โyou may receive oneโ just seems cruel. Finally, when you first sign up for the Organized Insider, you should receive a $10 coupon to use right away.
CVS Extra Care Rewards
Youโll get $3 in Extra Care Bucks on your birthday from CVS, as long as youโre a member of the Extra Care Rewards program.ย
DSW birthday discount
DSW rewards you in two ways when you sign up for its VIP Rewards Program. One, youโll get 30 points added to your account just for sharing your birthday. And, two, on your actual birthday, youโll get at least $5 off on an in-store or online purchase. Those who have achieved a higher tier of rewards could get as much as $10 off for their birthday. DSW has a great collection of wide width shoes for women.
European Wax Center birthday discount
Earlier this month, I received a Happy Birthday email from European Wax Center. And within that birthday greeting was a discount. What was it for? A free eyebrow wax. I donโt normally get my eyebrows waxed at EWC. But now looks like Iโll be giving it a try!

Nike birthday discount
Youโll need to join the Nike Member rewards club in order to get a 10% off discount coupon on your birthday. Keep in mind there are a number of caveats to this discount.
One, you will have had to join the rewards club before your birthday date. Two, the 10% applies to purchases of $100 or more. And three, it appears this birthday coupon or discount is good for online purchases only.
PacSun birthday reward
PacSun will give you, at minimum, $5 off a purchase on your birthday. That reward could go as high as $10, depending how often you shop at PacSun.
Also, during your birthday month, youโll earn double points in the PacSun rewards program. So, it goes without saying that if you havenโt joined the PacSun rewards program, you wonโt get these birthday perks.
Sephora Beauty Insider Birthday Freebies
I love stopping into my local Sephora during my birthday month. Thatโs becauseย Sephora will help you feel pretty on your birthday with free makeup.
You need to physically visit a Sephora location during the two weeks surrounding your birthday to receive this giftโand thereโs no purchase necessary. I believe you can get this freebie at Sephora inside JCPenney, too.
Sheetz gas discount
One year I happened to stop at my local Sheetz convenience store to fill up with gas. After scanning my Sheetz Rewards card, I got a message on the pump about a birthday discount I never knew existed.
Sheetz was giving me a five cents per gallon discount to celebrate my birthday. I realize that five cents isnโt life-changing money but Iโll take a discount regardless, wouldnโt you?

Target birthday coupon
As a member of Target Circle rewards program, I know that Iโm always earning cash back on the purchases I make at Target. However, I missed this tidbit in the terms and conditions:
โBirthday Gift: Celebrate your big day with 5% off a shopping trip.โ
When stores say they give you a birthday gift, I always expect something physical. Maybe you do, too.
However, Iโll take a birthday coupon for five percent off a single shopping trip. Because I have the Target app on my phone, it appears Iโll be able to use this in store (by showing my barcode). Or, since Iโve โactivatedโ this birthday coupon, five-percent discount, Target will apply it to my next online shopping trip. Either way, who can complain about getting a birthday coupon from Target?
Ulta birthday reward
I logged into the Ultamate Rewards program from Ulta today to see what was there for my birthday. Well, there wasnโt a discount, per se, but a way to earn 2X points on my purchases. However, I had to activate the offer; it wasnโt automatic.
Stores that do not have birthday discounts
In researching this article, I came across lots of questions about if certain stores had a birthday coupon or discount or freebie. And after digging, I found out that a few do not offer these discounts anymore.
I mean, maybe they did at one time. But currently, I couldnโt find any information from the retailer itself about these discounts.ย
So, to save you the trouble, Iโve listed popular retailers below that you may think have a birthday discount but, as I said, unfortunately do not.
Finish Line
You used to get a $10 off coupon from Finish Line for your birthday. Now Iโm told you just get extra rewards points.
Kohlโs
Kohlโs used to give you a discount coupon on your birthday. No more free birthday gifts, though, from Kohlโs. Like Finish Line, now you just get extra rewards points.
Lululemon
People thought that if you had a Lululemon membership, either for the clothing or Lululemon, formerly the Mirror, that you would get a free gift on your birthday. That does not seem to be true based on current membership benefits. However, a non-birthday benefit worth mentioning? Free hemming on Lululemon clothing.
Final thoughts on stores with birthday discounts
If youโve been able to get a discount or gift for your birthday from stores, Iโd love to hear from you. It could be a retailer Iโve included in this list or one I may have missed. Iโm happy to continue adding to this article as I get more information about birthday discounts.
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