Discover Great Deals with These Veterans Day Discounts
Nationwide Discounts to Honor Veterans & Military For Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a day to honor all who have served in the military. There are also quite a few restaurants, stores, and other fun attractions that offer some Veterans Day discount, whether it is a complimentary ticket, food item, or a percentage off of your total bill.
All discounts and promotions require showing military ID or proof of service.
Announced Veterans Day Discounts
Starbucks
Receive a free tall (12-oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced). This offer is for veterans, active duty, and military spouses.
Target
Receive 10% off from Oct 29th through Nov 11th.
Under Armour
They offer a 20% discount for military.
Tractor Supply Co.
15% discount in stores nationwide on Veterans Day for service members, veterans, and their dependents with a valid military ID or proof of service.
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Restaurants with Military Discounts on Veterans Day
54th Street
54th Street is a casual, neighborhood bar and grill. Veterans and Active duty will receive $10 off any entree on Veterans Day. Dine-in only.
NOTE: The heading on the page reads Veterans Day 2021. However, you will see the corrected date of 11-11-23 in bold in the text below.
110 Grill
110 Grill offers modern American cuisine. They have a Veterans Day deal where veterans and active duty military can receive a complimentary lunch from a specific menu from 11:30 to 4:00 pm on Veterans Day.
Applebee’s Grill and Bar
Applebee’s, a family restaurant, offers a special discount on Veterans Day, November 11th. Veterans and active duty military can receive a complimentary meal, not including beverages and gratuity.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Dine-in only. Receive a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with minimum purchase. Valid Saturday, 11/11/2023. Limitations apply.
Current military and veterans who dine at BJ’s on 11/11/2023 can receive a free appetizer coupon on their next visit with minimum purchase.
Bob Evans
At Bob Evans, an American chain of restaurants, they are offering a special menu to veterans on November 11th.
Buffalo Wild Wings Free Wings
Please call ahead for their specific offer!
At Buffalo Wild Wings, a sports bar chain, they should be offering Wings for Heroes on Veterans Day. You would be able to receive an order of 10 boneless wings and fries if you are an active or retired armed service member. This is for dine-in only and is limited to one per person.
Charley’s Philly Steaks
Charley’s Philly Steaks is a counter-service chain serving Philly-style cheesesteaks and fries. You can also find them in many of the AAFES food courts.
For Veterans Day, they offer free gourmet fries to all veterans and active duty military – no purchase required.
However, for those on military bases, all customers will receive free gourmet fries with the purchase of a cheesesteak and drink.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
All veterans and active duty can get a free, dine-in meal from a special menu on Nov. 11 at all participating locations.
Cracker Barrel
In the past, all U.S. military veterans received a complimentary slice of cake when dining at any location nationwide. Hopefully, they will add it again this year. Check back for updates.
Dunkin Donuts
On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty can enjoy a free donut nationwide, no purchase necessary. Veterans Menu is available all day, dine-in only.
Famous Dave’s BBQ Restaurant
At Famous Dave’s BBQ Restaurant, you can get a free sandwich with a choice of a side for Veterans Day.
Houlihan’s Restaurant and Bar
Houlihan’s is an American Casual Restaurant and bar. They have offered $10 off a $30 food purchase for in-restaurant dining or carry-out on Veterans Day. The offer may vary based on location but was available in these markets: Chicago (Naperville), Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas (Garland), Kansas City (Leawood, Overland Park and Lee’s Summit), Long Island (Farmingdale), Pittsburgh, as well as all 10 restaurants in New Jersey (Bayonne, Brick, Bridgewater, Cherry Hill, Holmdel, New Brunswick, Paramus, Parsippany, Ramsey and Secaucus). They also have an everyday military discount of 15% to all veterans and active duty military.
Huddle House
Huddle House is a casual restaurant offering all-day breakfast. For Veterans Day, they offer a free MVP breakfast platter to active duty and retired military as well as veterans. You will need to show your ID.
IHOP
Free Red, White, and Blue pancakes. Veterans, active duty, and reservists are invited with family and friends to make-to-order breakfast on Nov. 11, which includes a free pancake offer until 7 p.m.
Little Caesars Pizza
On Nov. 11, from 11am-2pm, veterans and active duty can receive a free lunch combo, which features four slices of deep dish pizza paired with a 20-ounce Pepsi.
Logan’s Roadhouse
On Nov. 11, all active duty and retired U.S. military personnel are invited to enjoy a free meal from the American Roadhouse menu. This offer is available nationwide from 3-6 p.m.
McCormick and Schmick’s
At McCormick and Schmick’s, an American seafood restaurant, offers 20% off on Veterans Day. This is open to members of the US military, National Guard, and Gold Star parents and spouses.
Mimi’s Cafe
Mimi’s Cafe is a casual restaurant serving French and American food. On Veterans Day, veterans and active duty can receive a free entree from a limited menu with a beverage purchase. You will need to show proof of service.
O’Charley’s
All active duty and retired members are invited to enjoy a free meal from the “Veterans Thank You Menu” all day Nov. 11. Participation varies by location.
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Red Robin
Veterans and active duty Red Robin Royalty members receive a free Tavern Double Burger and bottomless fries on Sat, Nov 11th.
Starbucks
On Nov. 11, Starbucks will offer a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee or a free iced coffee for veterans, active duty, and military spouses at participating locations.
Texas Roadhouse
Handing out vouchers for a free meal to all veterans and active duty from 11am – 2pm on Nov 11. Vouchers will be distributed in the parking lots at Texas Roadhouse locations.
Yard House
At Yard House, a restaurant with classic American fare, you can get a complimentary appetizer. This is available to veterans and active duty military.
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Attractions with Veterans Day Discounts
The Nashville Zoo
The Nashville Zoo, in Nashville, TN, is working together with Regions Bank to offer free admission to active duty military, veterans, and their immediate families on Sunday, November 12th. They normally offer a 47-50% military discount. The parking fee still applies.
Audubon Nature Institute
The Audubon Nature Institute is in New Orleans, LA. They offer a Veterans Day discount of a complimentary ticket for active duty, retired military, and veterans, 11/10-11/12/2023. Unfortunately, this offer is not available for family members and accompanying guests. It is good at the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, and Audubon Insectarium.
Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo in Portland, OR, offers free admission for military veterans and active military personnel as well as their family members who accompany them to the zoo on November 10th and 11th. They can also receive 10% off at the zoo store and zoo outlets.
Cincinnati Zoo
At the Cincinnati Zoo in Cincinnati, OH, they are offering free admission to all members of the military on Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Veterans Day. This offer is for active duty, retired military, National Guard, veterans, and ROTC. You can also purchase up to six half-price admission tickets for immediate family.
Aquarium of the Pacific
At the Aquarium of the Pacific, in Long Beach, CA, they offer free admission to veterans and military personnel on November 11th, 9 am to 6 pm.
National Parks
On Veterans Day, all visitors can visit National Parks for free as a way to remember veterans. There are more than 400 parks; some typically charge a fee, and others are free all of the time. This does not cover amenities or user fees such as camping or special tours. You must double-check to see if the National Park you want to visit is open during this time.
Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum in Williamsburg, VA, is offering active duty, reservists, national guard, retired military, and veterans complimentary admission once annually for themselves and up to three direct dependents on Memorial Day and Veterans Day weekend. They also have a standard military discount.
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Stores with Military Discounts for Veterans Day
5.11
At 5.11 you can find clothing for men and women, bags and packs, footwear, and more. From Nov 9th – 12th, you can get a 25% military discount in-store and online. You would need to show your ID or verify with ID.me.
Academy Sports
Oct. 22 – Nov. 12, military and first responders receive 10% off.
Bed Bath and Beyond
NOTE: Please call ahead to make sure that they are offering this discount again in 2023.
Active duty, veterans, and military spouses will receive 25% off their entire in-store purchase in November.
Duluth Trading Co.
NOTE: Please call ahead to make sure that they are offering this discount again in 2023.
Duluth Trading Co. offers clothing and underwear for men and women. They have a Veterans Day discount in-store during Veterans Day weekend.
Great Clips
Veterans and active duty can visit a U.S. location on Nov. 11 to receive a free haircut that day or the free haircut card to use later.
Exchange
Specials include:
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- $300 savings on Samsung Crystal UHD Smart TVs
- $900 savings on HP Omen Gaming laptops
- $300 off Apple MacBook Air Models with M2 chip
- 20% off select Yeti hard-side or soft-side coolers
- $130 off Bissell Revolution Hydrosteam Pet Vacuum
- Additional 20% off military-exclusive pricing on Levis, American Eagle and Lucky
- All Bath and Body Works hand soaps for $3.50
- $20 off 1.7 oz. Victoria’s Secret Eau de Parfum and $25 off 3.4 oz. bottle
- Free gourmet fry at Charleys with the purchase of any cheesesteak and drink
View their flyer.
Goodyear
Between Nov 10th – 14th, Goodyear is offering 10% off for service members, veterans, and first responders who present a valid ID. This offer is good on tires and services and will be given instantly. This can be combined with all current offers for tires and services.
They are also providing Free Car Care for Vets service, which includes:
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- Tire Tread & Pressure Check
- Alignment Check
- Brakes and Brake Fluid Check
- Fluid Check
Starting Nov 10th, visit GoodyearAutoService.com or JustTires.com to learn more about the Free Car Care Checks for Vets and to book an appointment.
* Even if you can’t make it into the store by Nov 14th, as long as you schedule your appointment by Nov 14th, you can still receive the discount and free services before Nov 19th.
Office Depot / Office Max
NOTE: Please call ahead to make sure that they are offering this discount again in 2023.
From Nov. 11-13, all veterans, active duty, reservists, and dependents can get 25% off qualifying purchases—only valid in-store. Call ahead to make sure that they are offering this discount again in 2023.
Rack Room Shoes
20% off all purchases for veterans and active duty on Nov. 11, 10% off purchases year-round.
Samsung
Samsung has given active duty and veterans who sign up for Samsung’s Military Discount Program an additional 10% on smartphones, tablets, wearables, accessories, and PCs; an additional $50 eCertificate and a free phone case when you purchase a smartphone, plus, 10% off select home appliances when signing up around Veterans Day. Ask to see if they still provide this extra discount.
Sleep Number
Military and veteran families can receive special offers on select smart beds and adjustable bases with a promo code around Veterans Day.
Tractor Supply Co.
Active and former military members and their dependents will receive a 15% discount in stores nationwide on Veterans Day. All service members, veterans, and their dependents with a valid military ID or proof of service will be eligible for the promotion.
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About the author
Julie Provost is a freelance writer, blogger, and owner of Soldier's Wife, Crazy Life, a support blog for military spouses. She lives in Tennessee with her National Guard husband and three boys.
