It’s time for another holiday that’s all about savings!The newly created National Use Your Gift Card Day will be celebrated by participating retailers and restaurants on Saturday, January 18, across the country. The exciting event is going to feature tons of special discounts and freebies for those who shop with gift cards on January 18.

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Gift cards are a popular present, but many people admittedly forget about them, and that money goes unspent. In fact, about $3 billion in gift cards is expected to go unused this year. National Use Your Gift Card Day is a great reminder to use your gift cards before they get lost in the shuffle. 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

Many retailers and restaurants are participating in the first-ever National Use Your Gift Card Day. To help you maximize your gift card’s value, I’ve rounded up a list of the retailers running the best deals on January 18. Remember, this event is only running for one day, so get shopping!

I’ll update this article with new deals as they come out, so check back soon!

AMC Theaters – Get exclusive offers at AMCtheatres.com when you pay for tickets with a gift card.

BurgerFi – Get a free order of fresh hand-cut fries when you download the BurgerFi app and use a gift card online on January 18.

Chipotle – Deal to come!

Fandango – Stay tuned for deal!

Kohl’s – Earn $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend with a gift card on Kohl’s.com.

Life is Good – Get 10% off when you use a gift card online.

Macy’s – Stay tuned for deal!

Panera Bread – Stay tuned for deal!

PetSmart – The deal is coming!

Red Lobster – Keep your eyes peeled!

Rue21 – In stores only, get 15% off from January 18 to January 26. The coupon code for this offer is 050992.

Saks Fifth Avenue – Deal to come!

Saks Off Fifth – Deal to come!

Simon Malls – Pay no purchase fees when you buy American Express Simon Giftcards.