How is Crocs Celebrating Nurses Week 2026?
- Crocs hasn't yet announced its 2026 Nurses Week promotion
- Last year, Crocs offered 25% off full-priced styles for verified healthcare workers during Nurses Week
- The Free Crocs for Nurses giveaway ended in 2023 and is unlikely to come back in 2026
Crocs has become one of the most anticipated Nurses Week brands, offering healthcare workers enhanced discounts and, in past years, free shoes during National Nurses Week (May 6 to 12). As of April 2026, Crocs has not yet announced its specific Nurses Week promotion for this year, but check back because we will update this article as soon as the details are released!
Here is what Crocs has offered in past years, what to expect based on their track record, and how to make sure you are verified and ready to claim the deal when it drops.
What Does Crocs Do for Nurses Week?
While Crocs hasn't revealed its 2026 plans just yet, last year, they offered 25% off full-priced styles for healthcare workers who verified their eligibility through ID.me or SheerID on Crocs.com. In-store, healthcare workers could show a valid work ID at participating Crocs retail locations for 20% off.
For readers hoping for another free Crocs giveaway, like the brand has done in the past, it seems unlikely that it will be in the cards for 2026. Crocs' "Free Pair for Healthcare" campaign ended in 2023 and hasn't been brought back since then.
Crocs Nurses Week History
Crocs launched its "Free Pair for Healthcare" program in March 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a 2023 Crocs press release, the company donated nearly one million pairs of shoes to healthcare workers globally between 2020 and 2023.
In 2020 and 2021, Crocs gave away free pairs directly through its website on a first-come, first-served basis. Thousands of pairs sold out in minutes.
By 2023, the giveaway shifted to a nomination-based model. Crocs distributed 10,000 shoes, 10,000 socks, and 10,000 Jibbitz Charms to healthcare facilities nominated by their staff.
The free pair program did not return in 2024 or 2025. Instead, Crocs transitioned to offering enhanced Nurses Week discounts on top of its existing year-round healthcare worker pricing.
| Year | Crocs Nurses Week Offer |
| 2020 | Free pairs for healthcare workers (first-come, first-served online giveaway) |
| 2021 | Free pairs for healthcare workers (continued giveaway program) |
| 2022 | Free pairs + Figs and Crocs joint giveaway of 10,000 pairs of scrubs and shoes |
| 2023 | Nomination-based giveaway (10,000 shoes per facility) + 25% online / 20% in-store |
| 2024 | Enhanced healthcare worker discount (no free pair program) |
| 2025 | 25% off full-priced styles online via ID.me, 20% off in-store with valid ID |
| 2026 | Not yet announced |
How to Claim Your Crocs Nurses Week Discount
When Crocs announces its 2026 Nurses Week deal, you will likely need to verify your healthcare worker status. Based on the last two years, here is how the process works.
Online (Crocs.com)
- Go to crocs.com/healthcare during Nurses Week (May 6 to 12).
- Click "Verify with ID.me" or "Verify with SheerID."
- Enter your name, employer, and work email. You may need to upload a photo of your work badge or license.
- Once verified, the Nurses Week discount (25% in 2025) applies automatically at checkout on full-priced styles.
In-store
- Visit a participating Crocs retail location during Nurses Week.
- Show your valid healthcare worker ID (hospital badge, nursing license, or similar) at checkout.
- The in-store discount (20% in 2025) is applied at the register.
Some healthcare workers reported saving in-store during Nurses Week 2025. A CNA buying Classic Clogs at $54.99, for example, would have paid $43.99 after the 20% in-store discount.
Bottom line: Set up your ID.me account before Nurses Week starts so you are ready to check out the moment the deal goes live.
Do CNAs and Other Healthcare Workers Qualify for Crocs Nurses Week Deals?
Yes! Crocs Nurses Week deals apply to all healthcare workers, not just registered nurses. CNAs, LPNs, LVNs, medical assistants, physical therapists, pharmacy technicians, and other clinical staff are eligible.
The ID.me and SheerID verification systems accept a wide range of healthcare credentials beyond an RN license. If you work in a clinical role at a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility, you likely qualify.
Year-Round Crocs Healthcare Worker Discount vs. Nurses Week Deals
Outside of Nurses Week, Crocs offers a standing 15% discount on full-priced styles for verified healthcare workers through its healthcare discount page. This discount is available year-round.
During Nurses Week, Crocs typically bumps that discount to 25% online (and 20% in-store). The enhanced rate only lasts from May 6 to 12.
| Discount Type | Amount | When | Verification |
| Year-round healthcare discount | 15% off full-priced styles | All year | ID.me on Crocs.com |
| Nurses Week enhanced discount (online) | 25% off full-priced styles (2025) | May 6 to 12 | ID.me or SheerID |
| Nurses Week in-store discount | 20% off (2025) | May 6 to 12 | Valid healthcare worker ID |
Best Crocs for Nurses
Crocs makes several models designed for long shifts on hospital floors. The Classic Clog remains the most popular choice among healthcare workers.
The Neria Pro II and On-The-Clock Work Slip-On are built with slip-resistant outsoles and enclosed designs that meet many hospital dress codes. All of these models are eligible for the healthcare worker discount.
For a full breakdown of what works best on 12-hour shifts, check out Nurse.org's guide to the best shoes for nurses.
More Nurses Week 2026 Deals and Discounts
Crocs is just one of dozens of brands offering deals during National Nurses Week (May 6 to 12). Other popular promotions include free coffee from Dunkin' and discounts from brands like Figs, Starbucks, and Applebee's.
For the complete list, head to our full Nurses Week deals article.
