In honor of my favorite holiday coming up- my birthday, of course- ’tis the season for birthday freebies. Your birthday only comes around once a year, so you might as well take advantage of it. If your birthday is further away, hopefully these will be useful when you celebrate. Before your birthday rolls around, sign up for these rewards programs and keep an eye on their individual birthday policies. Here are some of my favorite freebies that I can’t pass up yearly:Â
StarbucksÂ
What better way to start your birthday than with a free Starbucks drink? Members of Starbucks Rewards can receive a birthday reward that can be used toward a free drink or food item. This is the perfect excuse to get that drink that has 7 different syrups and costs $10.Â
DunkiN’
To keep going with the coffee theme, if you’re more of a Dunkin’ girl, you can celebrate with a birthday reward through Dunkin’ Rewards. Members can receive a birthday bonus of 3x points on any purchase the day before or on or after your birthday.Â
SephoraÂ
For the beauty girls, the Sephora Beauty Insider program is one birthday perk you definitely want to know about. Members can choose from select birthday gifts during their birthday month. For 2026, some of the gift sets include Tower 28 Beauty, Glossier and Gisou.Â
Ulta BeautyÂ
Ulta Beauty also celebrates its members with birthday perks. You receive 2x the points on select purchases, your choice of a birthday gift and an extra $10 off in-store or online purchases. Some of the free gift options this year include a travel-size Tarte Mascara, Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush sample, travel-size Moroccan Oil Treatment or travel-size Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch.Â
Nothing Bundt CakesÂ
Can’t have a birthday without cake! Nothing Bundt Cakes has a birthday reward through its Bundtastic Rewards program. Depending on the current promotion, members can receive a birthday treat to celebrate.Â
Victoria Secret
Can’t forget a birthday shopping spree with your birthday card money. Victoria’s Secret offers $10 off any purchase during your birthday month. You just need to create an account through their website.Â
The biggest birthday freebie mistake is waiting until the actual day of your birthday to sign up for everything. Many rewards programs require you to create an account before your birthday or have other eligibility requirements. You also don’t have to use every freebie in one day. Most birthday rewards are valid throughout your birthday month. So this year, don’t just blow out your candles and call it a day. Grab your free coffee and celebrate yourself!