It’s time for another holiday that’s all about savings!
The fourth annual National Use Your Gift Card Day will be celebrated by participating retailers and restaurants on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, across the country. The exciting event is going to feature tons of special discounts and freebies for those who shop with gift cards on Jan. 21, 2023. Retailers and restaurants have joined together for a new annual shopping holiday to kick off the year. Don’t miss out!
National Use Your Gift Card Day is held the third Saturday of every January to inspire your customers to redeem the gift cards they received over the holidays to drive traffic and sales.
According to research, they’ve found that about $15 billion of gift cards will go unspent of the $28.6 billion spent on gift cards, 59% of gift card recipients will spend over face value and 42% say they will watch for a good sale or promotion before spending their gift card That’s a lot of dough!
Because of the ease of purchasing a gift card at the recipients favorite store, it makes sense that gift card purchases are popular, but hopefully this doesn’t mean more money is left on the table. “People are so busy after the holidays, it’s no wonder they lose track of the gift cards they receive,” said Tracy Tilson, Founder of the national shopping holiday. “That’s why we came up with National Use Your Gift Card Day. It’s a reminder to rescue those unused gift cards and spend them before they’re forgotten.”
National Use Your Gift Card Day is a great reminder to use your gift cards before they get lost in the shuffle. Tilson knew from her own experience of unused gift cards that a “remember to use” day would resonate with both consumers and merchants, as well as support nonprofits.
At RetailMeNot, we’re all about saving money, so we’re obviously all about this holiday!
The Best National Use Your Gift Card Day Deals 2023
Many retailers and restaurants are participating in the fourth-ever National Use Your Gift Card Day. To help you maximize your gift card’s value, I’ve rounded up a list of those brands running the best deals on Jan. 21. Remember, this event is only running for one day, so get shopping!
ACE Hardware: They are offering many deals on tolls and large appliances, like craftsman kits from $169 and $30 off drills and more.
Applebee’s: When you use your Applebee’s gift card, you can enjoy menu favorites like their family bundles and their “All You Can Eat” deal is back for just $14.99!
AMC Theaters: Hit play on exclusive offers when you use your gift card. Plus, AMC Studio Member’s can get their bucket price popcorn for $20.99 with refills for just $5.29.
Bass Pro Shops: Remember to use your Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s gift cards in-store and online. Plus, get 3% cash back at Bass Pro Shop with RetailMeNot!
Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen: Treat yourself to a healthy meal at Bolay. They even offer 100% gluten-free options., and you can get a free regular bowl when you download their app and use it to make a purchase.
Bonefish Grill: Don’t forget to use your holiday bonus cards before they expire and enjoy new seasonal favorites, like their Baja Scallop & Shrimp Scampi Pasta starting at $19.99. Plus, when you join their Dine Rewards program, you’ll earn a complimentary Bang Bang Shrimp today and points with every future purchase.
Cabela’s: Maximize your gift card by getting 6% cash back at Cabela’s with RetailMeNot!
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Get a yummy meal, including their new Winter specials, using your holiday gift cards before they expire.
Chico’s: Refresh your wardrobe while using your Chico’s gift card to receive 25% off your full-price purchase when you sign up for emails. You cna also get 25% off denim during their “Heart Your Denim Event.” Plus, get 1% cash back with RetailMeNot.
Chick-fil-A: They have many food deals, like a grilled chicken sandwich or mac & cheese. Yum!
Chipotle: Join Chipotle Rewards at checkout now for when their “10 Freepotle” drops this year. Use your gift card and rack up those rewards!
Dick’s Sporting Goods: You can score up to 60% off clearance apparel, footwear and more during their sale online and in-store right now. Plus, use your gift card to get up to 45% off select fitness equipment.
Express: Refresh your wardrobe and use that gift card! Right now, you can get a RetailMeNot exclusive discount of $20 off purchases of $100 (in-store and online).
Great Greek Mediterranean Grill: Enjoy a tasty meal with your gift card, including options like tzatziki, hummus, spanakopita snd more.
Home Chef: Get 75% off your delivery first box and 60% off box two and three with code AFF75OFF.
Hotels.com: If you’re getting the travel bug, this is a perfect time to book using your gift card. They are offering $30 cash back when you stay 5+ nights and $75 cash back when you stay 10+ nights.
JCPenney: Shop at this major retailers with your gift card and get 15% off sitewide and 80% off clearance. They also offer same-day delivery with DoorDash and free shipping on orders of $49+.
Jon Smith Subs: Use your gift card and enjoy their subs, fries and more.
Kohl’s: Shop apparel, shoes and lots more with your gift card and get an extra 15% of your online order of $100+.
Levenger: Get up to 50% off your entire order with code NEWYEAR.
Life Is Good: Shop their apparel and accessories and get free shipping on all U.S. orders when you use your gift card.
Macy’s: Use your Macy’s gift card to shop in-store or at Macys.com and get up to 70% off clearance iitems. Plus, stack you savings with 8% cash back with RetailMeNot!
Maurices: Earn 6% cash back for online purchases sitewide with RetailMeNot. Plus, shop using a Maurices gift card, in-store or online and get a BOGO deal on 24/7 tees and layering camis.
Melting Pot: Join Club Fondue for special offers you can enjoy when you use your gift card.
Metro Diner: Enjoy 15% off your next entree when you sign up for emails to save more! Plus, they offer pickup and delivery so you can get your food fast.
Outback Steakhouse: Don’t forget to use your holiday bonus cards before they expire. You don’t want to miss out on their new Sirloin & Tasmanian Shrimp starting at $16.99!
Panera Bread: Right now, join their “Unlimited Sip Club” to enjoy endless Charged Lemonades, coffees, teas and fountain drinks. While you’re there, try out their new Toasted Baguettes with your gift card!
PetSmart: Remember to use your PetSmart gift card and shop in-store or on Petsmart.com. Right now, you can get 20% off online purchase through Jan. 22 (just in time for National Use Your Gift Card Day!) and earn 7% cash back with RetailMeNot.
Red Lobster: Use your gift card to enjoy their new Dockside Duos (a starter and a entree) for only $15.99.
Regal: Head to the movies and get 50% off popcorn every Tuesday when you join the Regal Crown Club. Your gift card can take care of the rest!
rue21: Use your gift card and score an extra 30% off on orders of $75+. Plus, get free shipping and 8% cash back with RetailMeNot.
Saks OFF 5th: Get designer shoes up to 50%, up to 70% off coats & jackets and more to maximize savings when you use your Saks OFF gift card. You can also get 8% cash back with RetailMeNot!
Smashburger: Use your Smashburger gift card when you dine in or order takeout and save. You can enjoy their #1 Ranked Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is only available through the Smashburger app or website for a limited time.
Topgolf: Your Topgolf gift card is redeemable on game play, food and drinks, Lifetime Memberships, lessons and gear. Be sure to use it!
Tractor Supply Co.: Use your gift card and save up to 75% off during their end of season clearance sale.
White Castle: On National Use Your Gift Card Day, customers can purchase a combo 1-6 and get one free when using a White Castle gift card.
White House Black Market: Redeem your White House Black Market gift card and receive 20% off when you sign up for their emails. You can also score 15% off sitewide with code DPF15.
Zaxby’s: You can get a “Big Zax Snak” for free when you download their new Zax Rewards app. Don’t forgot to use your gift card for the fries!
Here’s some more new statistics about how we buy gift cards:
- Holiday spending on gift cards was expected to rise from $28.1 billion in 2021 to $28.6 billion in 2022.
- During the 2022 five-day Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend, gift cards were the third-most-popular item, after clothing and toys; they accounted for 27% of purchases.
- Similar to 2021, holiday shoppers in 2022 planned to purchase three to four gift cards each, spending an average of $51.47 per card ($165.87 per person!).
- Consumers are most likely to purchase a gift card for a restaurant (27%), department store (26%) or bank-issued gift card (25%), while 10% plan to purchase a card from a food delivery service such as DoorDash or Uber Eats.
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