To honor our nation’s veterans, numerous companies are offering discounted or free products, meals, services and events to active-duty service members, veterans and—in many cases—military spouses and dependents.
Deals are available on or around Veterans Day 2026 and may vary by location.
The list will be updated as we get more companies offering deals and freebies.
Already confirmed for Veterans Day 2026
- Chili’s — Free meal for veterans and active-duty military on November 11 at participating locations. The dine-in offer includes a choice of Chicken Crispers, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, an Oldtimer Burger with Cheese, or Soup & House Salad. Beverages and gratuity aren’t included.
- Golden Corral — Its Military Appreciation Night has been announced for November 11, from 4 p.m. until close, with a complimentary buffet and beverage for veterans, active-duty military, retirees, National Guard and Reserve members.
- Museum of the American Revolution — Active-duty military, veterans and Blue Star Families receive free museum admission November 8–11, 2026, courtesy of Comcast NBCUniversal.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service— Veterans Day is a fee-free day at all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee. This one is available to everyone, not just veterans.
Below are the 2025 deals that will be updated as we get 2026 confirmations.
Food & Dining
- Applebee’s: Free full-size entrée from a special menu
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Freee BD’s All-American Burger with cheese and a classic side
- Bob Evans: Free meal from a special menu
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Free order of boneless wings and fries
- q Chicken: 25% of all in-store orders
- Denny’s: Free Original Grand Slam from opening until noon
- Dunkin’: Free donut at participating locations
- Fogo de Chao: 50% off the Full Churrasco Experience, guests also receive 10% off
- Friendly’s: Free All-American Burger with cheese and a beverage
- Golden Corrral: Free buffet meal with beverage
- Joe’s Crab Shack: 20% off dine-in meals
- Kona Grill: 50% off
- Little Caesars: Free lunch combo from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Logan’s Roadhouse: Free meal from a special menu during lunch hours
- Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ: Free meal from a special menu
- On the Border: Free Pick Two Combo for dine-in
- Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage with the purchase of an adult entrée
- Peet’s Coffee: Free drip coffee or tea
- Polly’s Pie: Free slice of pie
- Rubio’s: Buy one entrée, get one free for veterans using code VETS25. Valid in-store or online with military ID.
- Red Robin: Free Tavern Burger and fries for dine-in customers
- Ruby Tuesday: Free meal from a select menu
- Smoothie King: Free smoothie from a select menu
- Starbucks: Free tall hot or cold brewed coffee, also available to military spouses
- Texas Roadhouse: Free meal from a select menu or receive a free meal voucher for a future purchase
- Teriyaki Madness: Free bowl of your choice
- TGI Friday’s: Free lunch from a select menu
- Twin Peaks: Free lunch from a select menu
- Wawa: Free hot coffee of any size
- White Castle: Free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members
Retail
- Amazon: 20% off
- Ashley Furniture: 10% off any purchase at participating stores
- Food Lion: 10% off in-store shopping total before taxes
- IKEA: 15% off in-store home furnishings for up to $3,000
- Kohl’s: 30% off qualifying purchases
- Publix: 10% off
- Rack Room Shoes: 20% off, also available to dependents
- Samsung: 30% off
- Sleep Number: 20% off most Sleep Number beds and bases
- Target: 10% off
- Under Armour: 40% off, also available to military spouses, 20% off any other time of year
- Walgreens: 20% off, also available to military family members
Recreation
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Free admission; also applies to up to three immediate family members
- Knott’s Berry Farm: Discounted admission during Military Tribute Days, also available for up to five accompanying guests
- Mammoth Mountain: Free lift ticket
- Monticello: Free admission
- Mount Vernon: Free admission
- National Parks: Free admission to all National Park sites
- National WWI Museum and Memorial: Free admission
- Pro Football Hall of Fame: Free admission and parking, 20% off gift shop purchases
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Free admission, accompanying family members eligible to receive discounted tickets
- Winchester Mystery House: 30% off admission, also applicable to family members
- Zoos: Most zoos offer free or discounted admission on Veterans Day; inquire locally
Travel & Services
- AARP: Special membership offer
- B&Bs for Vets: Free stays, most offering free one-night stays around Veterans Day
- Goodyear Auto Service: Free tire, alignment, brake, fuel system and fluid checks with appointment
- Grace for Vets: Free car wash
- Great Clips: Free haircut or card for a future free haircut
- NY Waterway: Free ferry rides
- Oil Changes: Free oil changes at varying locations, inquire locally
- Russell Speeders Car Wash: FREE Car Washes for Veterans and Active-Duty Military on November 11
- Sport Clips: Free haircut
- Super 8: 15% off Best Available Rate at participating locations
- Waters Car Wash: FREE Car Washes for Veterans and Active-Duty Military on November 11
- ZIPS Car Wash: Free Premier Wash
Note: While not all locations require proof of military service, it’s always best to bring a valid military ID, veteran ID card, DD214 or other accepted documentation in case verification is needed. This list will be updated as we get more companies offering deals and freebies.
Be sure to check in with each website for your local deals! Read more articles for the Veteran Community here.
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