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Veterans Day 2026 free meals and deals
On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, veterans and active-duty military can get free meals and discounts at the places below. Golden Corral and Chili's have confirmed 2026 offers; 52 more restaurants are listed with 2025's offer until they announce. National parks are free that day.
Confirmed for 2026
Golden Corral
Free buffet dinner and drink at Military Appreciation Night.
Anyone who has served in the U.S. military: veterans, retirees, active duty, National Guard and Reserve · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 4 p.m. to close; dine-in only, no takeout or rain checks Family and friends are welcome but pay regular dinner prices. 2026 is the 26th Military Appreciation Night; Golden Corral says it has served more than 6.8 million free meals since 2001. Source2026
Free buffet dinner and drink at Military Appreciation Night.
Anyone who has served in the U.S. military: veterans, retirees, active duty, National Guard and Reserve · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 4 p.m. to close; dine-in only, no takeout or rain checks Family and friends are welcome but pay regular dinner prices. 2026 is the 26th Military Appreciation Night; Golden Corral says it has served more than 6.8 million free meals since 2001. Source2026
Chili's
Free meal from a limited Veterans Day menu.
Veterans and active-duty military · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026; dine-in only at participating restaurants Drinks and tip aren't included, and the offer can't be combined with other deals. Call your local Chili's with questions. Source2026
Free meal from a limited Veterans Day menu.
Veterans and active-duty military · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026; dine-in only at participating restaurants Drinks and tip aren't included, and the offer can't be combined with other deals. Call your local Chili's with questions. Source2026
National parks (National Park Service)
Free entrance at every national park that charges an entrance fee.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents, veteran or not; nonresidents pay the regular entrance fee and any nonresident fee · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Other fees, such as timed-entry or reservation fees, may still apply. Starting in 2026, the free-entrance days are for U.S. citizens and residents only. Veterans and Gold Star families can get in free all year with the free Military Lifetime Pass. Source2026
Free entrance at every national park that charges an entrance fee.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents, veteran or not; nonresidents pay the regular entrance fee and any nonresident fee · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Other fees, such as timed-entry or reservation fees, may still apply. Starting in 2026, the free-entrance days are for U.S. citizens and residents only. Veterans and Gold Star families can get in free all year with the free Military Lifetime Pass. Source2026
Tommy's Express Car Wash
Free car wash.
Veterans and active-duty military · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at participating locations; use the cashier lane One free wash per eligible service member's vehicle. Source2026
Free car wash.
Veterans and active-duty military · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at participating locations; use the cashier lane One free wash per eligible service member's vehicle. Source2026
National wildlife refuges (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
Free entrance at national wildlife refuges and other Fish and Wildlife Service lands that charge an entrance fee.
All visitors · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Concession and permit fees, such as for hunting, fishing or special tours, still apply. Source2026
Free entrance at national wildlife refuges and other Fish and Wildlife Service lands that charge an entrance fee.
All visitors · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Concession and permit fees, such as for hunting, fishing or special tours, still apply. Source2026
Bureau of Land Management lands
Free standard amenity and day-use fees at BLM recreation sites.
U.S. citizens and residents; nonresidents pay the regular fee · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Covers sites such as visitor centers, picnic areas and National Conservation Lands units that normally charge. Camping, cabin rentals, group day use and special recreation permits still cost the usual fee. Source2026
Free standard amenity and day-use fees at BLM recreation sites.
U.S. citizens and residents; nonresidents pay the regular fee · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Covers sites such as visitor centers, picnic areas and National Conservation Lands units that normally charge. Camping, cabin rentals, group day use and special recreation permits still cost the usual fee. Source2026
Washington state parks and state lands
No Discover Pass needed to park at state parks or on state DNR and Fish and Wildlife lands.
Everyone · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Sno-Park permits are still required at Sno-Parks. Source2026
No Discover Pass needed to park at state parks or on state DNR and Fish and Wildlife lands.
Everyone · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Sno-Park permits are still required at Sno-Parks. Source2026
Colorado state parks
Free entry to every Colorado state park.
Veterans, active-duty military and National Guard members with a military ID or a Colorado driver's license or ID marked Veteran · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Camping, fishing and other park fees still apply. Source2026
Free entry to every Colorado state park.
Veterans, active-duty military and National Guard members with a military ID or a Colorado driver's license or ID marked Veteran · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Camping, fishing and other park fees still apply. Source2026
Restaurants
2025's offers; these haven't announced 2026 yet, and offers can change.
Applebee's
Free full-size entrée from a special Veterans Day menu.
Veterans and active-duty, Reserve and National Guard members · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only The 2025 menu had seven choices, including a 6-oz. top sirloin, a classic bacon cheeseburger, a chicken tenders platter and three-cheese chicken penne. Guests also got a $5 card toward a visit in the following three weeks. 2025 was the 18th year in a row for the offer. Source2025 offer
Free full-size entrée from a special Veterans Day menu.
Veterans and active-duty, Reserve and National Guard members · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only The 2025 menu had seven choices, including a 6-oz. top sirloin, a classic bacon cheeseburger, a chicken tenders platter and three-cheese chicken penne. Guests also got a $5 card toward a visit in the following three weeks. 2025 was the 18th year in a row for the offer. Source2025 offer
Texas Roadhouse
Free meal voucher good for one of 10 entrées.
Veterans and active-duty military with proof of service, such as a military or VA card or discharge papers · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, vouchers handed out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at every location; redeemable through May 31, 2026 Choices included a 6-oz. sirloin with two sides, plus a Coca-Cola product, tea or coffee. Source2025 offer
Free meal voucher good for one of 10 entrées.
Veterans and active-duty military with proof of service, such as a military or VA card or discharge papers · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, vouchers handed out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at every location; redeemable through May 31, 2026 Choices included a 6-oz. sirloin with two sides, plus a Coca-Cola product, tea or coffee. Source2025 offer
Denny's
Free Original Grand Slam breakfast.
Active and retired military with a military ID or DD 214 · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 5 a.m. to noon local time at participating restaurants Two buttermilk pancakes, two bacon strips, two sausage links and two eggs. Source2025 offer
Free Original Grand Slam breakfast.
Active and retired military with a military ID or DD 214 · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 5 a.m. to noon local time at participating restaurants Two buttermilk pancakes, two bacon strips, two sausage links and two eggs. Source2025 offer
IHOP
Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo.
Veterans and active-duty military with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; dine-in only at participating restaurants Two buttermilk pancakes with strawberry and blueberry toppings, two eggs, hash browns and bacon or sausage. Source2025 offer
Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo.
Veterans and active-duty military with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; dine-in only at participating restaurants Two buttermilk pancakes with strawberry and blueberry toppings, two eggs, hash browns and bacon or sausage. Source2025 offer
Outback Steakhouse
Free Aussie 3-Course Meal.
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID · Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, 2025; dine-in, select entrées A soup or salad, a select entrée and New York-style cheesecake. Source2025 offer
Free Aussie 3-Course Meal.
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID · Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, 2025; dine-in, select entrées A soup or salad, a select entrée and New York-style cheesecake. Source2025 offer
Starbucks
Free tall (12-oz.) hot or iced brewed coffee.
Veterans, service members and military spouses · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating U.S. stores; café and drive-thru orders only Cold brew, nitro and drink customizations were excluded; one per customer per visit. Source2025 offer
Free tall (12-oz.) hot or iced brewed coffee.
Veterans, service members and military spouses · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating U.S. stores; café and drive-thru orders only Cold brew, nitro and drink customizations were excluded; one per customer per visit. Source2025 offer
Red Robin
Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Fries.
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only at participating restaurants Source2025 offer
Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Fries.
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only at participating restaurants Source2025 offer
Olive Garden
Free entrée from a special menu.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only Choices included Chicken Parmigiana and Fettuccine Alfredo, served with unlimited breadsticks and soup or salad. Source2025 offer
Free entrée from a special menu.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only Choices included Chicken Parmigiana and Fettuccine Alfredo, served with unlimited breadsticks and soup or salad. Source2025 offer
Cracker Barrel
Free Sunrise Pancake Special.
Veterans and active-duty military with valid ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, all day; dine-in Two buttermilk pancakes with eggs or a breakfast meat. Verified military members and veterans can also sign up for 10% off in-store purchases and food all year. Source2025 offer
Free Sunrise Pancake Special.
Veterans and active-duty military with valid ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, all day; dine-in Two buttermilk pancakes with eggs or a breakfast meat. Verified military members and veterans can also sign up for 10% off in-store purchases and food all year. Source2025 offer
Buffalo Wild Wings
10 free boneless wings and fries.
Veterans and active-duty military with valid ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in, plus walk-in orders at Buffalo Wild Wings GO, at participating locations Source2025 offer
10 free boneless wings and fries.
Veterans and active-duty military with valid ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in, plus walk-in orders at Buffalo Wild Wings GO, at participating locations Source2025 offer
Hooters
Free menu item with a drink purchase: 10 Original Wings, a cheeseburger, a Buffalo chicken sandwich or a chicken Caesar salad.
Veterans with a military ID or proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only at participating locations One per person; sides weren't included. Source2025 offer
Free menu item with a drink purchase: 10 Original Wings, a cheeseburger, a Buffalo chicken sandwich or a chicken Caesar salad.
Veterans with a military ID or proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only at participating locations One per person; sides weren't included. Source2025 offer
Dunkin'
Free donut.
Active and retired military; no ID required · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; in-store only at participating restaurants, while supplies last One per guest; not available on orders placed in the Dunkin' app. Source2025 offer
Free donut.
Active and retired military; no ID required · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; in-store only at participating restaurants, while supplies last One per guest; not available on orders placed in the Dunkin' app. Source2025 offer
Krispy Kreme
Free doughnut of choice and a small hot or iced coffee.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; in shops and at the drive-thru Source2025 offer
Free doughnut of choice and a small hot or iced coffee.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; in shops and at the drive-thru Source2025 offer
Chipotle
Buy one entrée, get a second entrée free.
Active-duty military and veterans with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 4 to 8 p.m. local time; ordered in the restaurant Applied to burritos, bowls, salads and tacos; the second entrée was of equal or lesser value. Source2025 offer
Buy one entrée, get a second entrée free.
Active-duty military and veterans with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 4 to 8 p.m. local time; ordered in the restaurant Applied to burritos, bowls, salads and tacos; the second entrée was of equal or lesser value. Source2025 offer
Wendy's
Free breakfast combo.
Active-duty military and veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, during breakfast hours at participating restaurants; no purchase required Tell the crew member at the register. It worked at the drive-thru as well as inside. Source2025 offer
Free breakfast combo.
Active-duty military and veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, during breakfast hours at participating restaurants; no purchase required Tell the crew member at the register. It worked at the drive-thru as well as inside. Source2025 offer
Little Caesars
Free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating locations Four slices of Detroit-style deep dish pizza and a 20-oz. drink. Source2025 offer
Free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating locations Four slices of Detroit-style deep dish pizza and a 20-oz. drink. Source2025 offer
Bob Evans
Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu of 10 options.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only Source2025 offer
Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu of 10 options.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only Source2025 offer
Red Lobster
Free Veteran's Shrimp and Chips.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only at participating restaurants Red Lobster also gives military guests 10% off every day. Source2025 offer
Free Veteran's Shrimp and Chips.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only at participating restaurants Red Lobster also gives military guests 10% off every day. Source2025 offer
LongHorn Steakhouse
10% off the meal, plus a free appetizer or dessert for the table.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in and call-in orders Source2025 offer
10% off the meal, plus a free appetizer or dessert for the table.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in and call-in orders Source2025 offer
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie.
Active-duty and retired military with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in Military guests who dined in and bought an entrée from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31, 2025, also got a free appetizer card for a later visit. Source2025 offer
Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie.
Active-duty and retired military with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in Military guests who dined in and bought an entrée from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31, 2025, also got a free appetizer card for a later visit. Source2025 offer
Logan's Roadhouse
Free meal from a select menu.
Active-duty military and veterans with a military ID or proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dine-in only at participating restaurants Choices included the All-American Cheeseburger, hand-breaded chicken tenders and a BBQ grilled pork chop, with sides. Logan's also gives veterans and active-duty military 10% off every day. Source2025 offer
Free meal from a select menu.
Active-duty military and veterans with a military ID or proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dine-in only at participating restaurants Choices included the All-American Cheeseburger, hand-breaded chicken tenders and a BBQ grilled pork chop, with sides. Logan's also gives veterans and active-duty military 10% off every day. Source2025 offer
Hy-Vee
Free breakfast buffet, plus 15% off groceries.
Veterans and active-duty military; the grocery discount was for active and retired military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; breakfast 6 to 10 a.m. Hy-Vee has served a free Veterans Day breakfast since 1999. The grocery discount worked in stores and online. Source2025 offer
Free breakfast buffet, plus 15% off groceries.
Veterans and active-duty military; the grocery discount was for active and retired military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; breakfast 6 to 10 a.m. Hy-Vee has served a free Veterans Day breakfast since 1999. The grocery discount worked in stores and online. Source2025 offer
TGI Fridays
Free meal from a select menu.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Source2025 offer
Free meal from a select menu.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Source2025 offer
Twin Peaks
Free lunch from a special Veterans Day menu.
Veterans and active-duty military with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at participating locations Choices included a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, a chicken or shrimp Caesar salad and chicken street tacos. Source2025 offer
Free lunch from a special Veterans Day menu.
Veterans and active-duty military with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at participating locations Choices included a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, a chicken or shrimp Caesar salad and chicken street tacos. Source2025 offer
Mission BBQ
Free sandwich.
Veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Free sandwich.
Veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Free Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at all locations; dine-in or carryout One per guest; not valid with other offers. Source2025 offer
Free Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at all locations; dine-in or carryout One per guest; not valid with other offers. Source2025 offer
Famous Dave's
Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich, or the sandwich lunch with a side.
Veterans and active-duty military with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich, or the sandwich lunch with a side.
Veterans and active-duty military with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Friendly's
Free All American Burger with cheese and a drink.
Active-duty military and veterans with a military ID or honorable discharge papers · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only Source2025 offer
Free All American Burger with cheese and a drink.
Active-duty military and veterans with a military ID or honorable discharge papers · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only Source2025 offer
Sizzler
Free lunch from a select menu.
Active-duty military and veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, from opening until 4 p.m.; all locations except those in Utah, Idaho and Puerto Rico Source2025 offer
Free lunch from a select menu.
Active-duty military and veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, from opening until 4 p.m.; all locations except those in Utah, Idaho and Puerto Rico Source2025 offer
Ruby Tuesday
Free Endless Garden Bar, or a free Add-on Garden Bar.
Veterans, retirees and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only with code VETERANS25 The add-on garden bar could be combined with the Tuesday daily deal. Source2025 offer
Free Endless Garden Bar, or a free Add-on Garden Bar.
Veterans, retirees and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in only with code VETERANS25 The add-on garden bar could be combined with the Tuesday daily deal. Source2025 offer
Bar Louie
Free burger; the Big Louie is excluded.
Veterans and active-duty military · Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, 2025; dine-in Source2025 offer
Free burger; the Big Louie is excluded.
Veterans and active-duty military · Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, 2025; dine-in Source2025 offer
Smokey Bones
Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu.
Veterans and service members · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; not every location took part Source2025 offer
Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu.
Veterans and service members · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; not every location took part Source2025 offer
Taco John's
Free Small Beef Crispy Taco Combo or Small Beef Softshell Taco Combo.
Veterans and active-duty military with a military ID or proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating restaurants; in-store or drive-thru Source2025 offer
Free Small Beef Crispy Taco Combo or Small Beef Softshell Taco Combo.
Veterans and active-duty military with a military ID or proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating restaurants; in-store or drive-thru Source2025 offer
Wawa
Free hot coffee, any size.
Veterans, active-duty military and their families · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, all day at all Wawa stores Source2025 offer
Free hot coffee, any size.
Veterans, active-duty military and their families · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, all day at all Wawa stores Source2025 offer
Sheetz
Free half turkey sub and regular fountain drink, plus a free car wash.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; the car wash at Sheetz stores that have one Source2025 offer
Free half turkey sub and regular fountain drink, plus a free car wash.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; the car wash at Sheetz stores that have one Source2025 offer
McDonald's
Free Egg McMuffin meal at some restaurants.
Veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, until 10:30 a.m. at participating restaurants in Indiana, southwest Michigan and southeast Illinois; dine-in or drive-thru This was a regional offer, not a national one. Source2025 offer
Free Egg McMuffin meal at some restaurants.
Veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, until 10:30 a.m. at participating restaurants in Indiana, southwest Michigan and southeast Illinois; dine-in or drive-thru This was a regional offer, not a national one. Source2025 offer
Shake Shack
Free Big Shack burger.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, ordered in the shack at participating locations Airport, stadium, arena, travel plaza and museum locations were excluded. Source2025 offer
Free Big Shack burger.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, ordered in the shack at participating locations Airport, stadium, arena, travel plaza and museum locations were excluded. Source2025 offer
In-N-Out Burger
Free burger, fries and drink.
U.S. veterans and active-duty military with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at all locations Current and former service members also got a special Veterans Day decal. Source2025 offer
Free burger, fries and drink.
U.S. veterans and active-duty military with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at all locations Current and former service members also got a special Veterans Day decal. Source2025 offer
California Pizza Kitchen
Free entrée and drink from a special menu.
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in at company-owned restaurants The menu had salads, pizzas and pastas. Veterans and service members who came in also got a buy-one-get-one card for Nov. 12 to 25. Source2025 offer
Free entrée and drink from a special menu.
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in at company-owned restaurants The menu had salads, pizzas and pastas. Veterans and service members who came in also got a buy-one-get-one card for Nov. 12 to 25. Source2025 offer
Dave & Buster's
Free entrée worth up to $20 and a $10 Power Card for games.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Military guests also get 15% off food and drinks every day. Source2025 offer
Free entrée worth up to $20 and a $10 Power Card for games.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Military guests also get 15% off food and drinks every day. Source2025 offer
Hard Rock Cafe
Free Classic Smash Burger.
Active and retired military with valid ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, all day Friends and family with them could use Hard Rock's everyday 15% military discount. Source2025 offer
Free Classic Smash Burger.
Active and retired military with valid ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, all day Friends and family with them could use Hard Rock's everyday 15% military discount. Source2025 offer
Firehouse Subs
Buy one sub, get a second sub free.
Active-duty military and veterans with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Buy one sub, get a second sub free.
Active-duty military and veterans with a valid military ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Free appetizer or dessert.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Free appetizer or dessert.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Yard House
Free appetizer.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Free appetizer.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Free appetizer or dessert.
Veterans with valid ID · Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Free appetizer or dessert.
Veterans with valid ID · Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Bonefish Grill
Free Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft drink.
Veterans with valid ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Bonefish also gives veterans, military and first responders 10% off every day. Source2025 offer
Free Bang Bang Shrimp and a soft drink.
Veterans with valid ID · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Bonefish also gives veterans, military and first responders 10% off every day. Source2025 offer
Qdoba
Free chips and dip, no purchase needed.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in at participating restaurants Source2025 offer
Free chips and dip, no purchase needed.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; dine-in at participating restaurants Source2025 offer
White Castle
Free combo meal or breakfast combo meal, no purchase needed.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Free combo meal or breakfast combo meal, no purchase needed.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Whataburger
Free taquito during breakfast hours.
Current and retired military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, and every Tuesday through the end of 2025 Whataburger also gives service members and veterans a free 16-oz. hot or iced coffee year-round. Source2025 offer
Free taquito during breakfast hours.
Current and retired military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, and every Tuesday through the end of 2025 Whataburger also gives service members and veterans a free 16-oz. hot or iced coffee year-round. Source2025 offer
Pilot and Flying J
Free breakfast sandwich and coffee, or a lunch item and fountain drink.
Active-duty military, veterans and their families, verified through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers Pilot also gives veterans, military and their families 10% off food and drinks every day in its app. Source2025 offer
Free breakfast sandwich and coffee, or a lunch item and fountain drink.
Active-duty military, veterans and their families, verified through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers Pilot also gives veterans, military and their families 10% off food and drinks every day in its app. Source2025 offer
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Free hot or iced coffee, any size, no purchase needed.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; in the bakery, in the app or online with code FREECOFFEE Source2025 offer
Free hot or iced coffee, any size, no purchase needed.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; in the bakery, in the app or online with code FREECOFFEE Source2025 offer
Wienerschnitzel
Free Original Chili Dog, small fries and small soda.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating locations Source2025 offer
Free Original Chili Dog, small fries and small soda.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating locations Source2025 offer
Stores
2025's offers; these haven't announced 2026 yet, and offers can change.
Target
10% off purchases in stores and online.
Active-duty military, veterans and their families, after verifying service through Target Circle · Oct. 27 to Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
10% off purchases in stores and online.
Active-duty military, veterans and their families, after verifying service through Target Circle · Oct. 27 to Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Kohl's
30% off in-store purchases.
Active-duty military, veterans, retirees and their dependents · Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, 2025 Kohl's also gives the military 15% off qualifying purchases every Monday. Source2025 offer
30% off in-store purchases.
Active-duty military, veterans, retirees and their dependents · Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, 2025 Kohl's also gives the military 15% off qualifying purchases every Monday. Source2025 offer
7-Eleven
5 cents off per gallon of fuel.
Verified service members · Oct. 28 to Nov. 11, 2025 The discount could be stacked with other 7-Eleven fuel deals. Source2025 offer
5 cents off per gallon of fuel.
Verified service members · Oct. 28 to Nov. 11, 2025 The discount could be stacked with other 7-Eleven fuel deals. Source2025 offer
Walgreens
20% off regular-price items.
Veterans, active-duty military and their families with a military ID or proof of service and a myWalgreens account · Nov. 8 to 11, 2025, in stores and for delivery or pickup Duane Reade stores took part too. Some items were excluded. Source2025 offer
20% off regular-price items.
Veterans, active-duty military and their families with a military ID or proof of service and a myWalgreens account · Nov. 8 to 11, 2025, in stores and for delivery or pickup Duane Reade stores took part too. Some items were excluded. Source2025 offer
Publix
10% off groceries.
Veterans and active-duty military with a veteran or military ID, discharge papers or a driver's license marked veteran · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; in-store purchases only Prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, stamps and money services were excluded. Source2025 offer
10% off groceries.
Veterans and active-duty military with a veteran or military ID, discharge papers or a driver's license marked veteran · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; in-store purchases only Prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, stamps and money services were excluded. Source2025 offer
Kroger
10% off in-store and pickup orders.
Active-duty military, veterans and their dependents · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
10% off in-store and pickup orders.
Active-duty military, veterans and their dependents · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Tractor Supply
10% off.
Veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
10% off.
Veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Academy Sports + Outdoors
10% off in stores and online.
Active-duty military and veterans · Through Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
10% off in stores and online.
Active-duty military and veterans · Through Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Parks and public lands
2025's offers; these haven't announced 2026 yet, and offers can change.
California state parks
Free admission at 142 state parks.
Veterans, active-duty and reserve military and their families, with a military ID or discharge papers other than dishonorable or bad conduct · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Participating parks included Sutter's Fort, Angel Island and many state beaches. Source2025 offer
Free admission at 142 state parks.
Veterans, active-duty and reserve military and their families, with a military ID or discharge papers other than dishonorable or bad conduct · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Participating parks included Sutter's Fort, Angel Island and many state beaches. Source2025 offer
Arizona state parks
Free day use at state parks.
Veterans, active-duty military and National Guard members with military ID, plus up to three adults with them · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Tours at Kartchner Caverns and Riordan Mansion, camping and other paid programs weren't included. Active-duty, Reserve and National Guard members get 50% off day use all year. Source2025 offer
Free day use at state parks.
Veterans, active-duty military and National Guard members with military ID, plus up to three adults with them · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Tours at Kartchner Caverns and Riordan Mansion, camping and other paid programs weren't included. Active-duty, Reserve and National Guard members get 50% off day use all year. Source2025 offer
Indiana state parks
Free admission to state parks, reservoirs, state forest recreation areas and off-road state recreation areas.
Veterans and active-duty military, plus everyone in their vehicle · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Free admission to state parks, reservoirs, state forest recreation areas and off-road state recreation areas.
Veterans and active-duty military, plus everyone in their vehicle · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Missouri state parks
A code for a free night of camping, plus free tours of state historic sites.
Veterans and active-duty military with ID · Camping the night of Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; historic site tours Nov. 8 to 11, 2025 Military members and veterans get $2 off a night of camping all year. Source2025 offer
A code for a free night of camping, plus free tours of state historic sites.
Veterans and active-duty military with ID · Camping the night of Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025; historic site tours Nov. 8 to 11, 2025 Military members and veterans get $2 off a night of camping all year. Source2025 offer
Services
2025's offers; these haven't announced 2026 yet, and offers can change.
Great Clips
Free haircut, or a free haircut card to use later.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at any U.S. Great Clips salon Other customers who got a haircut that day received a free haircut card to give to a veteran or service member. Source2025 offer
Free haircut, or a free haircut card to use later.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at any U.S. Great Clips salon Other customers who got a haircut that day received a free haircut card to give to a veteran or service member. Source2025 offer
Sport Clips
Free haircut.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Free haircut.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Source2025 offer
Autobell Car Wash
Free Ride-Thru Exterior wash, or the same credit toward another wash.
Veterans and active-duty military; no coupon or ID needed · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at all locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware If it rained on Nov. 11, the offer moved to Nov. 12. Source2025 offer
Free Ride-Thru Exterior wash, or the same credit toward another wash.
Veterans and active-duty military; no coupon or ID needed · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at all locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware If it rained on Nov. 11, the offer moved to Nov. 12. Source2025 offer
Attractions and more
2025's offers; these haven't announced 2026 yet, and offers can change.
Regal
Free admission to showings of 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Brothers on Three'.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating theaters Source2025 offer
Free admission to showings of 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Brothers on Three'.
Active-duty military and veterans with proof of service · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at participating theaters Source2025 offer
Knott's Berry Farm
Discounted admission during Military Tribute Days.
Active-duty military, retirees and veterans, plus up to five guests · Nov. 3 to 20 and Dec. 1 to 18, 2025 Source2025 offer
Discounted admission during Military Tribute Days.
Active-duty military, retirees and veterans, plus up to five guests · Nov. 3 to 20 and Dec. 1 to 18, 2025 Source2025 offer
The National WWII Museum
Free general admission.
Veterans and active-duty military · Nov. 7 to 11, 2025 World War II veterans get in free every day. The museum is in New Orleans. Source2025 offer
Free general admission.
Veterans and active-duty military · Nov. 7 to 11, 2025 World War II veterans get in free every day. The museum is in New Orleans. Source2025 offer
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Free admission.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Veterans also got a voucher for a slice of 18th-century-style bread from the on-site bakehouse. Source2025 offer
Free admission.
Veterans and active-duty military · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Veterans also got a voucher for a slice of 18th-century-style bread from the on-site bakehouse. Source2025 offer
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Free admission and a commemorative Veterans Day pin.
Service members and veterans with one guest, Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star families · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Also 20% off at the Hall of Fame Store. The hall is in Canton, Ohio. Source2025 offer
Free admission and a commemorative Veterans Day pin.
Service members and veterans with one guest, Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star families · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 Also 20% off at the Hall of Fame Store. The hall is in Canton, Ohio. Source2025 offer
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Free admission.
Veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 The hall is in Cooperstown, New York. Source2025 offer
Free admission.
Veterans · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 The hall is in Cooperstown, New York. Source2025 offer
Every day, not just Veterans Day
The Home Depot
Everyday 10% military discount on most items, up to $400 a year.
Military members, veterans and their spouses, after verifying their service in a Home Depot account or the app · Every day, in stores and online; not a Veterans Day special The discount applies to full-price merchandise, not appliances. SourceEvery day
Everyday 10% military discount on most items, up to $400 a year.
Military members, veterans and their spouses, after verifying their service in a Home Depot account or the app · Every day, in stores and online; not a Veterans Day special The discount applies to full-price merchandise, not appliances. SourceEvery day
Lowe's
Everyday 10% military discount on eligible items.
Military members and veterans who verify their service through ID.me and a Lowe's online account · Every day; not a Veterans Day special It doesn't apply to sale items, services, major appliances, lumber, wire and other commodities, or gift cards, and can't be combined with other discounts. SourceEvery day
Everyday 10% military discount on eligible items.
Military members and veterans who verify their service through ID.me and a Lowe's online account · Every day; not a Veterans Day special It doesn't apply to sale items, services, major appliances, lumber, wire and other commodities, or gift cards, and can't be combined with other discounts. SourceEvery day
Amtrak
Everyday 10% off regular coach fares.
Active-duty military, their spouses and children, and veterans; veterans must show proof of veteran status · Every day; choose the military or veteran traveler type when booking It can't be combined with other discounts. Veterans and their spouses save 15% on some California routes, including the Pacific Surfliner, Capitol Corridor and San Joaquins. SourceEvery day
Everyday 10% off regular coach fares.
Active-duty military, their spouses and children, and veterans; veterans must show proof of veteran status · Every day; choose the military or veteran traveler type when booking It can't be combined with other discounts. Veterans and their spouses save 15% on some California routes, including the Pacific Surfliner, Capitol Corridor and San Joaquins. SourceEvery day
America the Beautiful military passes
Everyday: free lifetime pass for veterans and Gold Star families, and a free annual pass for current military and dependents.
Veterans, Gold Star family members, current U.S. military and their dependents · Every day; get one in person at a federal recreation site or as a digital pass on Recreation.gov The pass covers entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation lands. SourceEvery day
Everyday: free lifetime pass for veterans and Gold Star families, and a free annual pass for current military and dependents.
Veterans, Gold Star family members, current U.S. military and their dependents · Every day; get one in person at a federal recreation site or as a digital pass on Recreation.gov The pass covers entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation lands. SourceEvery day
SeaWorld Orlando
Everyday: Military Silver Annual Pass for $169 instead of $279.
Veterans and their families, after verifying through ID.me · Every day; not a Veterans Day special Veterans can buy up to six passes, which come with three free guest tickets. SourceEvery day
Everyday: Military Silver Annual Pass for $169 instead of $279.
Veterans and their families, after verifying through ID.me · Every day; not a Veterans Day special Veterans can buy up to six passes, which come with three free guest tickets. SourceEvery day
Common questions
Do I need to show proof of service? Usually. Most places ask for a military or VA ID card, a DD 214, or a driver's license with a veteran designation; each listing says what that business asked for.
Are national parks free on Veterans Day 2026? Yes. Free entrance at every national park that charges an entrance fee. Who: U.S. citizens and permanent residents, veteran or not; nonresidents pay the regular entrance fee and any nonresident fee.
Is Veterans Day a federal holiday? Yes. Post offices, federal offices and most banks are closed, and the stock market is open.
Offers are at participating locations and can change; check with the business before you go. From each business's announcements and news reports, checked October 15, 2026. What's open on Veterans Day