Veterans Day Discounts: Free Offers For Veterans

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, 2024, and businesses throughout the United States are honoring those who have served their country with special discounts, deals, and free meals.

To help you plan your holiday, we have put together a list of 35 offers that are available to Veterans, as well as active-duty military and their families.

Free Meals

1. Applebee's: On November 11, Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free meal from a select menu at participating locations. (Dine-in only)
2. Bar Louie: Active-duty military and Veterans get a free Craft Burger on November 11 with a valid ID. (Dine-in only)
3. Beef 'O' Brady's: Veterans receive a free meal on November 11 at participating locations with the purchase of equal or greater value up to $12. 
4. Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 Boneless Wings and Fries on November 11 with valid ID. (Dine-in only)
5. Chili's: Veterans and active-duty service members receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11 with proof of service. (Dine-in only)
6. Denny's: Veterans and military personnel receive a free Original Grand Slam on November 10 from 5 a.m. to noon. (Dine-in only)
7. Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers: Veterans and active-duty military personnel visiting participating locations on November 11 will receive a meal card valid for a free combo meal of their choice. These cards can be redeemed through December 31, 2024.
8. Golden Corral: Join Golden Corral for their Military Appreciation Night on November 11 from 5 p.m. to close, where Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free "thank you" meal when dining in.
9. IHOP: Veterans and active-duty military get free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancakes or Pancake Combo at participating locations on November 11 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Dine-in only)
10. Texas Roadhouse: On November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., active-duty military and Veterans can either dine in or receive a meal voucher at participating locations with a valid military ID. These vouchers are good for dine-in or carry-out at a later time, valid until May 30, 2025.
11. White Castle: On November 11, Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal when dining at a participating restaurant.

Dining Deals and Discounts

12. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: On November 11, Veterans can enjoy a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with any purchase of $9.95 or more. 
13. California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active-duty military members receive a complimentary meal on November 11 and a BOGO offer for a pizza, pasta, or salad redeemable from November 12 to November 21.
14. Fazoli's: Veterans and active-duty military receive a free Regular Spaghetti with Meat or Marinara on November 11. (Must present military ID or wear military uniform)
15. Little Caesars: Veterans and active-duty military get a free Lunch Combo at participating stores on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (In-store only)
16. Logan's Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal with a valid ID from a special menu on November 11, available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Dine-in only)

Convenience Store Discounts

17. 7-Eleven: Free small Slurpee for all Veterans and active-duty military on November 11.
18. Circle K: Free coffee for Veterans and active military on November 11.
19. Wawa: Free coffee for Veterans and active-duty military on November 11.

Retail Discounts

20. AARP: Special membership offers for $9 per year with a 5-year term or $12 for 1 year. 
21. Amazon: 20% discount on select items for Veterans Day, no military ID required.
22. Kohl’s: Active and former military personnel, Veterans, and their families receive 30% off qualifying in-store purchases from November 10 through 12. 
23. Target: 10% military discount from October 29 through November 11 to all active-duty military personnel, Veterans, and their families. The discount can be used on two separate transactions and applies to all in-basket items, online and in-store.
24. Academy Sports + Outdoors: Active-duty service members and Veterans receive 10% off the entire purchase online or in-store from October 22 to November 12.
25. Ashley Furniture: Veterans and active-duty military members receive 10% off any purchase online or at participating stores from October 31 through November 13.
26. Great Clips: Veterans and active military service members can get a free haircut on November 11 or a card for a free haircut that can be redeemed during a future visit.
27. IKEA: From November 10 through 22, Veterans and active military members with a valid ID get a 15% discount on in-store home furnishings purchases, up to $3,000 (pre-tax).
28. Kohl’s: 30% off qualifying in-store purchases from November 10 through 12 for active and former military personnel, Veterans, and their families.
29. Office Depot and OfficeMax: From November 11 through 13, Veterans, active duty and retired military personnel, reservists, and their dependents can enjoy a 25% discount on qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases at any store nationwide.
30. Publix: Veterans and active-duty military personnel receive a 10% discount on groceries purchased in-store with valid ID on November 11. 
31. Rite Aid: From November 10 to 12, customers with a valid military ID or proof of service are eligible for 15% off regular-priced items at any location.
32. Sport Clips: On November 11, participating locations will provide free haircuts to Veterans and active-duty service members and donate $2 for every paid haircut service provided on that day.
33. Vitamin Shoppe: Veterans and active-duty military receive 25% off purchases in-store from November 11 through 13.
34. Walgreens: From November 10 through 13, Veterans, active-duty military, and their families receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide.

Parks and Recreation

35. Bonus - Free Entry to National Parks: All National Park Service sites are open to the public, with free entry, on Veterans Day. Additionally, you can find a list of Veterans Day travel and recreation discounts at Military.com.

Celebrating Veterans Day

Veterans Day is recognized as a federal holiday, a bank holiday, and, in many states, a state holiday. This designation typically allows federal employees, including military personnel, to have the day off, and it often extends to state workers as well.

To find a Veterans Day event in your area, click here.

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