Restaurants, retailers, and local businesses across the country show their appreciation for service members and veterans with free meals, special military discounts, and complimentary admission around Veterans Day. In 2026, the holiday falls on Wednesday, November 11.
Whether you're looking for Veterans Day promotions at your favorite fast-food chains, military travel deals, or discounts at a local attraction, check out this updated list of Veterans Day Discounts and Deals for 2026.
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- Veterans Day 2026 Restaurant Deals and Discounts
- Veterans Day 2026 Retail Deals and Discounts
- Veterans Day Military Travel and Recreation Discounts
Eligibility and proof-of-service requirements vary by offer. Check each business's terms and bring valid proof of military service when required. Please note that these discounts and deals were accurate at the time of writing. MilitaryByOwner makes no guarantee of the following information. Always check with merchants before purchasing.
Unless otherwise noted, all deals and military discounts are only valid on Veterans Day, November 11.
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Veterans Day Restaurant Deals and Discounts
Applebee's: Enjoy a complimentary full-size entree from an exclusive menu. Offer valid for dine-in only. Eligible guests also receive a $5 bounce-back card, valid through November 29, 2026. Beverages and gratuities aren't included.
California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active military are invited to dine and receive a complimentary entree and drink from their special menu on November 11.
Chili's: Veterans and active military members get a free meal from select items at participating Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants on November 11. Available in-restaurant only. Call ahead to your local Chili's restaurant for questions about Veterans Day meals.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Visit Freddy’s on Veterans Day for a free Freddy’s Combo meal card, no purchase necessary. These cards can be used November 11 through November 25, 2026.
Golden Corral: Get a free dinner and beverage in honor of Military Appreciation Night at Golden Corral on November 11, 4 p.m. to close.
IHOP: Veterans and active-duty military receive a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo on Veterans Day.
In-N-Out: On November 11, In-N-Out is offering a free burger, fries, and drink to all U.S. veterans, active duty, Reserve, and National Guard members. Additionally, current and former military personnel receive a special-edition Veterans Day decal.
Red Lobster: Red Lobster is offering veterans, active duty, and reservists a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp & Chips Meal on November 11. Guests need to show a valid military ID or proof of service and dine in to redeem this offer.
Texas Roadhouse: Visit Texas Roadhouse on November 11 and receive a voucher for a free meal to use through May 31, 2027.
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Veterans Day Retail Deals and Discounts
Academy Sports + Outdoors: Military, veterans, and first responders receive 10% off their purchase in-store and online now through November 11.
Bumblebee Linens: Bumblebee Linens offers an extra 10% discount every day to active-duty members and their spouses and dependents, reservists, retirees, and military veterans.
Grace for Vets: Get a free car wash on Veterans Day at participating car washes.
Great Clips: On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty service members get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit at participating salons. Non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day at Great Clips salons also get a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran they know as a way of saying thank you. (Cards are good through December 4, 2026.)
Home Depot: Get 10% off eligible purchases all year with registration through ID.me.
Office Depot and OfficeMax: 20% off qualifying purchases once your status is verified through ID.me.
Kohl's: Active-duty military, veterans, retirees, and their immediate family members will receive 30% off purchases, in-store only, on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Lululemon: Military members and their immediate family members in the same household get 15% off purchases in-store and online every day.
MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc.: Use promo code 20MBO26 for 20% off home and business advertising packages. Offer good from November 6–15. This is one of only two times a year that business ads are discounted!
Nike: Nike offers a 10% discount on purchases for military members and their families in-store and online using SheerID.
PC Liquidations: 10% discount for military, reservists, and veterans. Applies to refurbished products only.
Priority Tire: Throughout the year, Priority Tire offers 5% off to active-duty military, retirees, and veterans. Requires verification through ID.me.
Rack Room Shoes: Get 10% off in-store purchases every Tuesday and 20% off on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.
Sport Clips: On Veterans Day, participating Sport Clips locations provides free haircuts to veterans and active-duty service members with valid proof of service.
Target: Target is offering a 20% discount for active-duty military and veterans, as well as their spouses and children, from November 5 to November 11. The Target Circle 360 membership is also offered for 50% off.
TOPS: Veterans and military personnel will get 11% off their total purchase on Veterans Day on in-store purchases. Some purchases excluded.
Under Armour: Offers a 20% discount on purchases for military members and their families once their status is verified through ID.me.
Walgreens: Take 20% off eligible regularly priced items with myWalgreens® in-store only. Certain restrictions apply.
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Veterans Day Military Travel Deals and Recreation Discounts
9/11 Memorial and Museum: Active-duty military and veterans receive free museum admission year-round. The special Salute to Service portal for reservations is available to them, Blue and Gold Star Families, and guests from November 11–15. Because of capacity constraints, reservations are encouraged. There is also a free virtual tour for those unable to visit in person.
Aquarium of the Pacific: Free admission on Veterans Day for veterans and active military personnel. Online reservations are required in advance.
Cincinnati Zoo: Free admission for military and veterans on Veterans Day. This offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six discounted admission tickets for their immediate family members.
Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia: Free admission November 6–11 to active-duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, National Guardsmen, and their immediate dependents.
Monticello: Veterans enjoy complimentary admission to Monticello for Veterans Day weekend, November 11–15. Admission is for the Standard Rate Tour or Grounds Ticket, subject to availability.
Mount Vernon: Free admission for active-duty and veterans on Veterans Day. This offer does not extend to family members.
National WWI Museum and Memorial: Free general admission for veterans and active-duty military, November 6–9 and November 11. The general public receives half-price admission.
North Carolina Zoo: Free admission for military personnel, veterans, and their spouses, as well as free admission for up to three accompanying guests during Military Appreciation Week, November 7–13.
San Antonio Zoo: Free admission for active duty, retired, veterans, National Guard, and reserves during the month of November. Plus, up to four immediate family members can receive 50% off Any Day Tickets on the date of visit.
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park: Active-duty military members receive free admission year-round, while spouses and eligible dependents receive 10% off a 1-Day Pass.
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If you’re not sure if your local businesses are participating in Veterans Day discounts in your local area, give them a call. It’s always a good idea to check in personally.
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