Discover Great Deals with These Veterans Day Discounts
Veterans Day Freebies and Discounts for 2026
Veterans Day falls on November 11, and businesses nationwide are marking the occasion with free meals, shopping discounts, and complimentary admission to popular attractions. If you’re a military member attending college, preparing to enroll, or simply looking for ways to save, these Veterans Day deals are worth checking out.
Restaurants With Veterans Day Discounts
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
Applebee’s has a longstanding tradition of thanking veterans and active-duty service members on November 11. Participating restaurants offer a selection of dishes from a special Veterans Day menu. Bring proof of your military service.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans offers veterans and active-duty service members a free Veterans Day meal from 11 entrées on the restaurant’s special menu. The offer is available for dine-in only.
California Pizza Kitchen
Veterans and active-duty personnel can get a free entrée and beverage from California Pizza Kitchen’s Veterans Day menu. The promotion is for dine-in customers only, and you’ll need to show a military ID or other proof of service.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Show your military ID to get a free entrée from the restaurant’s Veterans Day menu. The offer is available for dine-in customers at participating restaurants.
Denny’s
Veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a free Original Grand Slam, with buttermilk pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage links on November 11. The offer runs from 5 AM until noon. You’ll need a valid military ID.
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Golden Corral
Golden Corral hosts its annual Military Appreciation Night on Veterans Day, offering veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and military retirees a free dinner buffet and beverage from 4 PM until closing. The restaurant also collects donations for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) during the event.
IHOP
On November 11, IHOP invites veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists to enjoy a made-to-order breakfast with family and friends, including a complimentary pancake offer.
McCormick & Schmick’s
For those planning a meal out before Veterans Day, McCormick & Schmick’s offers half-price entrées from a special menu on the Sunday before the holiday.
Red Robin
Red Robin offers a free Tavern Burger and bottomless fries to veterans and active-duty service members on November 11.
Yard House
Veterans and active-duty military personnel can pick up a complimentary appetizer at Yard House for Veterans Day.
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Veterans Day Discounts at Zoos, Parks, and Attractions
Nashville Zoo
The Nashville Zoo is teaming up with Regions Bank for Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 8. Veterans, active-duty personnel, and their immediate families can visit the zoo for free. Parking isn’t included.
Oregon Zoo
Portland’s Oregon Zoo offers free admission on November 11 to veterans, active-duty military members, and their accompanying family members.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Military members can visit the Cincinnati Zoo for free on Veterans Day. The offer covers veterans, active-duty personnel, retirees, National Guard members, and ROTC participants. Eligible guests can also buy up to six half-price tickets for immediate family members.
Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, is opening its doors to veterans and military personnel for free on November 11. Space is limited, so reserve in advance rather than waiting until the day of your visit.
National Parks
The National Park Service waives entrance fees for U.S. citizens and their families on November 11 at participating national parks across the country. Other fees may still apply.
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia offers free admission on Veterans Day for active-duty personnel, reservists, National Guard members, retirees, and veterans, plus up to three direct dependents. The 2026 Veterans Day activities run from November 6 through 11.
Related: Veterans Day Discounts on Amusement Parks, Zoos, and Aquariums
Veterans Day Discounts at Stores and Other Businesses
Adidas
Through December 31, 2026, Adidas offers 30% off select merchandise when you verify through ID.me.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Get 10% off through the retailer’s “Here’s to Our Heroes” promotion. The savings apply to sporting goods, clothing, footwear, and outdoor equipment purchases.
Great Clips
Need a haircut? Great Clips offers free haircuts to veterans and active-duty military members on November 11 at participating salons nationwide. (Nonmilitary customers can get involved, too. Ask for a free haircut card during your visit and give it to a veteran or service member to use later.)
Rack Room Shoes
Veterans and active-duty service members can save 20% on eligible purchases, up from the retailer’s regular 10% military discount available year-round.
Under Armour
Under Armour doubles its military discount for Veterans Day, offering 40% off online and at UA Brand House stores. You’ll need to verify through ID.me to get the deal.
Other Veterans Day Discounts
Tops Friendly Markets
Grocery bills can add up quickly, especially on a student budget. Tops Friendly Markets offers 11% off eligible grocery purchases for Veterans Day at its stores in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. The discount is available to veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, retirees, and immediate family members in the same household.
Check Veterans Day Offers Before You Go
Between classes, work, and other commitments, finding time to use a Veterans Day discount may take a little planning. Check the business’s website before visiting.
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