Veteran's Day seems to be more than any other holiday outside of Thanksgiving and Christmas the one where Americans rush to the front of the line to give. And this is no more apparent in how many businesses offer discounts or even free stuff on Nov. 11.
Free or discounted meals:
7-Eleven: Veterans with a Veterans
Advantage account can link their account to the convenience store chain's
7Rewards loyalty program to get special offers including a free cup of coffee
for Veterans Day. Learn more at
www.7-eleven.com.
Bar
Louie: Free burger or flatbread up to $15 Monday.
Bartaco: 20%
off food Saturday through Monday for veterans.
Bob Evans: Free meal from a special menu Monday.
Carrabba’s
Italian Grill: Free order of calamari with any purchase to
all veterans, active military, police officers and firefighters with a valid ID
Friday through Monday. The chain also has an ongoing 10% discount for
active and retired service members.
Cicis: Free
adult buffet for veterans with military ID and
coupon.
Cotton
Patch Cafe: Free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken
Monday. Also, vets and active military will get an American flag pin and the
restaurant is introducing an ongoing 10% military discount.
Cracker
Barrel: Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake
or Pumpkin Pie Latte.
Denny's: Free
"Build Your Own Grand Slam" from 5 a.m. to noon Monday. Dine-in only.
El
Fenix: Free taco and enchilada plates for veterans Monday.
Famous Dave's: Free two-meat lunch combo with side
and corn muffin Monday.
Farmer Boys: Free Big Cheese Cheeseburger Monday.
In-store only, mention offer and show proof of service when ordering.
Fazoli’s: Free
spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce Monday.
Fogo de
Chão: 50% off meal Veterans’ Day weekend Friday through Monday and
10% off for up to three guests’ meals.
Giant
Eagle's GetGo: Free coffee, cappuccino or fountain beverage
Monday. Offer also extended to police, firemen and emergency medical service
personnel.
Giordano's: Ongoing
20% discount on food orders for veterans and military personnel with valid
military ID card.
Golden
Corral: Free dinner buffet and beverage from 5 to 9 p.m.
Monday.
Grimaldi’s: 25% off purchase for veterans Monday
with military ID.
HMSHost airport restaurants: Free pimento
cheeseburger meal Monday. Also, HMSHost has an ongoing 15% military discount on
food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Hooters: Free
meal from a special menu Monday.
Huddle
House: Free order of Sweet Cakes Friday through Monday.
Hy-Vee: Free breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m. Monday.
IHOP: Free
red, white and blueberry pancake combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.
Ikea: Free
meal for veterans through Monday. Choose an entree with either soup or salad
and a fountain drink from the Ikea restaurant.
Jet’s Pizza: 50% off any menu-priced pizza with
military ID. Pickup only, not for online orders.
Joe’s Crab Shack: 20% discount Monday. Applies to
tables of four or less and does not include alcoholic beverages.
Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo
between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday.
Luna
Grill: Buy-one-get-one free signature plate, wrap or salad
Saturday through Monday.
Main
Event: Free $10 in arcade play and free meal Monday.
Marco's
Pizza: 50% off all menu price pizzas Monday with promo code
HONOR50 for veterans.
Max & Erma’s: Free cheeseburger, fries and fountain
drink Monday.
McCormick & Schmick’s: Free lunch or dinner
from a special menu Sunday for vets and Gold Star Honorees, including parents
and spouse.
Mission BBQ: Free sandwiches and cake from 11 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Monday.
MOD Pizza: Buy-one get-one free MOD-size pizza or
salad Monday.
Naf
Naf Middle Eastern Grill: Ongoing discount. Active, retired
military personnel and first responders including police, fire and paramedic
get 15% off with a valid ID.
Outback
Steakhouse: Through Monday, Outback has a 20% heroes discount for
military members, police officers, firefighters and first
responders. There’s also a 10% everyday Heroes Discount for
servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters.
Panera
Bread Florida: Free You Pick Two Monday at locations owned and
operated by Covelli Family Limited Partnership.
Papa
Murphy’s: According to the
company’s website,
a “limited number of our stores offer various discounts, including senior and
military discounts. Please inquire at your local store as this discount is not offered
or required at all locations.”
Peet’s: Free
drip coffee or tea for veterans Monday.
Pilot
Flying J: Free breakfast and coffee offer for veterans and
military on the Pilot Flying J app.
Ponderosa
and Bonanza Steakhouse: Offers vary. Some locations will promote
either a free buffet or 50% off buffet to veterans Monday. Veterans also will
get a coupon for 20% off their meal on their next visit.
Red
Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert Monday for dining in and
takeout orders picked up in-restaurant Monday.
Red Robin: Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with
fries Monday.
Roy Rogers: Active military get a 10% discount
daily.
Sheetz: Free
six-inch turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink Monday. Plus, locations
with car washes also providing free car washes.
Shoney’s: Free
breakfast bar from open to 11 a.m. Monday.
Smashburger: Free
Double Burger Monday with any purchase.
Smoothie
King: Free 20-ounce smoothie with proof of military ID when using
the Healthy Rewards app Monday.
Snarf's: Free
7-inch non-specialty sandwich, in-store only.
Sonny's
BBQ: Free pulled or sliced pork Big Deal combo Monday, dine-in
only.
Starbucks: Veterans, active service members and
their spouses receive a free cup of coffee Monday.
Taco
Cabana: Free chicken fajita, steak fajita or brisket taco Saturday
through Monday.
TCBY: Free
six ounces of frozen yogurt Monday.
Texas
de Brazil: 50% off regular dinner pricing Monday for up to eight
veterans and active military personnel per table.
TooJay’s
Deli: Free meal from a special menu Monday. Dine-in only.
Village
Inn: Free breakfast item from four choices Monday.
Wawa: Free coffee of any size to veterans, active
military members and their families Monday. No military ID required and
all
locations are participating.
Zaxby's: Free
Southern TLC Fillet Sandwich Monday.
Free or Discounted Services:
Car
wash: Veterans and active military can get a free car wash at
participating locations nationwide Sunday. Find locations at
www.graceforvets.org.
Goodyear Auto Service: Free "Checks for
Vets" through Nov. 16 but appointments must be scheduled by Monday. Car
care checks include free inspections on alignment, battery, brakes, shocks,
struts, tires and wiper blades. Vets also get free tire installation with tire
purchase. Learn more at
www.goodyearautoservice.com/military.
Great
Clips: Veterans and active duty get a free haircut
on Monday or pick up a free haircut card to use through Dec. 31. Also
non-veterans who get a haircut Monday get a free haircut card to give to a
veteran. The cards can be redeemed Nov. 12 to Dec. 31.
Just
Tires: Free "Checks for Vets" through Nov. 16 but
appointments must be scheduled by Monday. Car care checks include free
inspections on alignment, battery, brakes, shocks, struts, tires and wiper
blades. Vets also get free tire installation with tire purchase. Learn
more at
www.justtires.com/military.
Monster
Mini Golf: Free golf for veterans Monday. Many locations also are
expanding the offer to include active military. Proof of service is required.
Ask at the register for the discount to be applied at time of purchase.
Planet Fitness: Free workouts through Nov. 15 for
active military and veterans who can bring a friend at no charge. Also relax after
with a free HydroMassage and chair massages.
Academy Sports + Outdoors: Through Monday, all
active military, military veterans and first responders will receive 10% off
their entire purchase.
Amazon Prime: Through Monday, veterans and active
military can get a year of Prime for $79, a $40 savings. New and existing Prime
members may apply.
buybuy
Baby: 25% off entire purchase through Monday, in-store only.
Dollar General: 11% off purchase in-store or
online Monday with promo code MILITARY11.
Eyemart Express: Through Nov. 16, save 20%
off prescription eyewear purchases. Also applies to family members.
Friar
Tux: 30% discount on tuxedo and suits sale and rental
orders for veterans and current military who order in person Monday.
Discount applies to suits and tuxedos for entire wedding party including groom,
groomsmen and all other event officiants. The Veterans Day discount is instead
of the ongoing 5% military discount.
Kmart: 10%
in-store discount for veterans, first responders and teachers through Monday.
Kohl's: 30%
off to active and former military personnel, veterans and their families
through Monday, double the regular Military Monday discount.
Leslie’s
Pool Supplies: Through Monday, the veterans discount is 10%
instead of the usual 5% on all in-store purchases.
Lids: With
a military ID, get free customization.
Publix: 10% off groceries Monday for veterans,
active military personnel and their families.
Southeastern
Grocers: BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie
grocery stores are offering 11% discount Monday on qualify grocery purchases.
Spartan Race: Free registration to Spartan events
across the country for active duty military, law enforcement, first
responders, veterans and retirees.
Staples: 25%
off discount Sunday through Nov. 16 for active-duty personnel, reservists,
retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families.
Target: Through Monday, all military personnel,
veterans and their families get a 10% discount on one purchase in
store and online. To get verified and learn more, go to
Target.com/military.
TCC Verizon: Between Saturday and Monday, around
550 TCC stores nationwide will host a Veterans Appreciation Event to honor
veterans for their service. Each veteran who attends the event will receive a
TCC water bottle and there will be other giveaways. For a list of participating
TCC stores, go to
www.tccrocks.com/locations.
Walgreens: Through Monday, vets, active duty and
their families get 20% off regular price items with a free store loyalty card
and valid military ID or proof of service.
Academy Sports & Outdoor
Oct. 27 – Nov. 11, 2019 get 10% off at Academy. All active duty and reserve
military members, retired or discharged veterans (discharged includes
honorable, under honorable condition, or general, dishonorably discharged will
be excluded), and immediate family members (spouse and/or dependent children up
to 18 years old) are eligible.
Alpine Rings
They are doubling their year-round veteran discount to 30%. Orders must be
placed between November 7-12 and proof of service must be verified.
Amtrak
20% off travel to veteran and active military service members between Aug. 25
and Jan.31, 2021.
Army & Air
Force Exchange Service
Get Veterans Day deals on many items, including TVs, laptops, washer-dryers,
jewelry and more, from Nov. 8 to Nov. 14. Use your
Military Star card to
get discounts on Exchange fuels, 15% off at restaurants and $10 off mall vendor
purchases of $25 or more.
Army Corps of Engineers
They are waiving day use fees at 2,800 USACE recreation areas nationwide in
observance on Veterans Day, November 11 and 12. The U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers is waiving all day use fees at more than 2,800 recreation
areas nationwide this Veterans Day. This waiver is available to all veterans,
active and reserve component service members, and their families. Only verbal
confirmation of service is required.
Bed Bath and Beyond
25% off, valid 11/9-11/11, veterans, active military, and military spouses.
Big Al’s
Free bowling to all Veterans and Active Military Monday, November 11th.
Brenden Theatres
On November 11th, veterans get into one movie for free. Must present a valid
military ID or DD Form 214.
Brides Across America Free
Wedding Gown Events
During the month of November Brides Across America is partnering with bridal
salons across the nation to giveaway wedding dresses to qualified military
brides. All military brides must pre-register online.
Buckle
Free shipping November 4-18 for Veterans Day. Active Duty and veteran shoppers
can receive 10% off their purchase at
Buckle.com after
completing verification through SheerID.
Cabela’s Hometown Heroes
There is a 5% discount is for Military Personnel (active and retired
military, active reservists and VA recipients) plus Law-Enforcement,
Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service personnel (EMS) with proof of
service. Cabela’s is hosting Hometown Heroes events. Check individual
store events for Veterans Day activities and possible additional discounts.
Caesars Hotels
Get up to 40% off Caeser’s hotels across the US from November 7 – 11.
Choice Hotels and Operation Homefront
Between Nov. 8 and Nov. 11 travelers will receive 15% off stays through
December 30, and a portion of the proceeds from reservations made will go to
Operation Homefront to help serve America’s military families.
Military members save an extra 15% on select PCs and Dell electronics with
exclusive coupon. Offer ends Nov. 12 at 7 a.m. ET.
Veterans and Military Personnel: Free Super Kiss Car Wash & Semi-Synthetic
Oil Change on Veterans Day.
Divi Resorts
Divi Resorts is offering military families up to 50% off all resorts on Aruba,
Bonaire, Barbados and St. Maarten. This limited-time offer runs from now until
November 27, 2019 for travel through December 20, 2019.
Dollar General 11% Discount
11% off total purchase in-store or online on Veterans Day for veterans and
active military and their family members. Valid for participating locations and
on qualifying purchases.
Duane Reade
Offering a 20% discount to all Veterans, Active duty military Nov. 8 through
Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. Must present a Balance® Rewards card
and valid
Military ID or proof of service to receive discount on eligible items.
Enterprise Car Sales
November 1 – 30, 2019, all active U.S. military, veterans and dependents, will
have included in their used vehicle purchase from Enterprise Car Sales, a
Firestone prepaid maintenance package valued at $300.
Eyemart Express
Thru November 16th, all individuals who have served our country and their
families will receive 20 percent off their eyewear purchase when they visit an
Eyemart Express, Vision4Less, Visionmart Express, or Eyewear Express store.
Food Lion
Veterans, active military members and their families receive a 10% MVP discount
on Monday, November 11th, 2019.
Free Car Wash
All veterans and service personnel get a free car wash at participating
locations. Every year Grace For Vets, a non-profit organization, unites the car
wash industry in 4 countries (U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia) with this
program.
Free Hair Cut
While too many to list, many local hair clip and barber shops offer free hair
cuts on Veterans Day to Veterans and active duty armed forces members. Call
stores in your local area to confirm.
Free Oil Change
Oil changes are free to Veterans and active duty armed forces members at many
participating local oil change centers including participating name brand oil
service centers. Call stores in your local area to confirm. Many are offering
the free oil change for several days around Veterans Day.
Friar Tux
Veterans and active military who order their suit or tuxedo in person at any of
the 31 Friar Tux stores in Southern California and Las Vegas on Veterans Day,
Monday, Nov. 11, will receive a 30% discount on their entire order. The deal is
an extension of Friar Tux’s 5% everyday discount
Galaxy Theatres
Free medium popcorn for veterans and active military from 11/8 – 11/11.
GM Military Discount
General Motors is recognizing veterans every day of November with offers from
Chevy, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. 11.1.19 – 12.2.19.
Home Depot
A 10% discount is also offered to all other military veterans on Memorial Day,
Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day.
iPic
Theaters
Free movie ticket on 11/11 for veterans and active duty. Visit guest servcies
to book your ticket.
Jefferson Lines
Book your ticket between November 1-11 at your local depot, and receive a free
one-way or round-trip travel with proof of military ID/personal ID. Free
tickets are available for travel departing on Nov. 11th through Nov. 27th for
both one-way and round-trip tickets.
Jiffy Lube Utah/Idaho/Tusla
On Monday 11/11, Veterans and Active Duty Military receive a free oil change at
Jiffy Lube locations in Utah, Idaho and Tulsa, OK.
From Nov. 7 to Nov. 11 Kohl’s is doubling it’s 15% discount to 30% for active
and former military. Valid in store.
Lenovo
From November 7-17th, Military discounts are raised to 12% on virtually all
Lenovo products.
LL Bean
Get 25% off. Now through Veterans Day, LL Bean giving your everyday 10%
discount a boost , online and in stores. Ends Monday, 11/11.
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Lowe’s offers 10% off to all veterans and active duty service members every day
by signing up for a MyLowes card (not a credit card).
Main Event Bowling
On Monday, November 11th all active-duty and retired U.S. military personnel
can enjoy a free entrée from a special menu. Plus, all military personnel will
receive 30 minutes of game play.
MetroRock Climbing Gym –
Free climbing and gear rentals for all veterans, active military, and their
families on 11/11.
Movie Scoop
On 11/11/19, enjoy a free medium popcorn and medium beverage at all #MovieScoop
Cinemas.
Pandora
Enjoy 25% off your total PANDORA purchase with military I.D on 11/11/19. Must
be active or retired military or spouse/domestic partner/dependent ID. Valid at
participating locations, not available online.
Planet Fitness
November 8-15, 2019 all veterans and active military personnel are invited to
work out. Bring a workout buddy at no additional charge, and relax after your
workout with free HydroMassage and chair massages. Plus, honor the Veterans in
your life with 20% off in at
Harry & David or
Simply
Chocolates through 11/11/19. Use promo code PLANET20.
Publix
Active and retired military personnel and family members receive a 10% percent
discount on Veteran’s Day. Proof of service required.
Rack Room Shoes
Military personnel and dependents get 10% off their entire purchase on Veterans
Day, Memorial Day and 4th of July.
Safeway
Show a valid Military ID at checkout and veterans save 10% off groceries on
11/11/19.
Seaworld Parks
& Entertainment Veterans Discount
Veterans and Active Duty military receive location-based discounts or free
admission. Veterans promotion includes SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio,
SeaWorld San Diego, Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and Sesame
Place Langhorne. The program does not include Discovery Cove® in Orlando
or Aquatica, SeaWorld’s WaterparkTM.
Sheetz
On Monday, November 11, veterans and active duty military get a free car wash
plus a 6 inch turkey sub and a fountain drink.
SpartanNash
On Nov. 10 and 11, all active duty, Reserve, National Guard and veterans who
present proper identification at any SpartanNash company-owned store will
receive an 11 percent discount. Participating SpartanNash stores include Ada
Fresh Market, D&W Fresh Market, Dan’s Supermarket, Dillonvale IGA,
Econofoods, Family Fare, Family Fresh Market, Forest Hills Foods, No Frills,
Pick’n Save, SunMart, Supermercado Nuestra Familia, ValuLand and VG’s.
Sport Clips Free Haircut
During the annual Sport Clips Haircuts Help A Hero campaign from Oct. 14 –
Veterans Day, November 11, 2019, participating locations offer free haircuts to
service members and veterans with valid military identification. Many
participating locations also offer veterans preferential pricing on haircuts
throughout the year.
Sprint
On Nov. 8, Sprint will launch Sprint Perks to members of the military.
Veterans, active duty and reserves of the U.S. Armed Forces, are eligible for
the added value of Sprint Perks. Visit a Sprint store Nov. 8 through Nov. 14
and enter to win a free tablet with a year of service included. There will be
100 lucky winners nationwide!
Super 8
This Veterans Day, Super 8 will increase the discount it provides to members of
the military and their families to 20 percent off its best available rate for
stays through Dec. 6, 2019.
Target
A Veterans Day military discount is available at Target stores and Target.com
from Nov. 3-11, 2019. all military personnel, veterans and their families in
stores and online. are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount. Guests can
visit
target.com/military for more information
and to get verified for the offer.
TOPS Market
This Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, TOPS will honor an 11% discount off of
a total order to all veterans and active military personnel who shop at any of
their locations.
Tuft & Needle
Veterans get $175 off Mint and Hybrid Mattresses through 11/11/19.
Under Armour 20% off
Get 20% off site wide & in all Under Armour stores. Offer valid for
Military, Veterans & First Responders
Click for Details. Normally
10% off year round. The 20% off is valid from from 11/4 to 11/11.
VCS PatriotStore
VCS operates over 200 PatriotStores in Veterans Administration (VA) Medical
Centers nationwide that offer discounts on merchandise and café items from Oct
24 – Nov 11, 2019. Not all promotions will be available at all locations.
Active Military Members, Reservists, Cadets, Gold Star Families and Veterans
with valid ID can receive a 1-year membership of Amazon Prime, a $119 value,
from Verizon with qualifying plan and new phone purchase
Vineyard Vines
On 11/11/19 Vineyard Vines will increase their everyday military discount from
15% to 30%.
Vons
Veterans save 10% off groceries with a valid Military ID November 9 – 11.
Walgreens
Offering a 20% discount to all Veterans, Active duty military Nov. 8 through
Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. Must present a Balance® Rewards card
and valid
Military ID or proof of service to receive discount on eligible items.
Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts is giving away free vacations on Veterans Day. The first 1,500
eligible service members who complete the online military appreciation form
will receive a complimentary vacation to either Orlando, Florida, or Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Eligible military members can enjoy 15% or more off their Best Available Rate
at participating Wyndham Rewards Hotels across the U.S. and Canada. Plus,
Wyndham Rewards members receive 500 bonus points. Book by December 5 and
complete your stay by December 6, 2019. Plus, confirm your military status and
you’ll be automatically upgraded to a Wyndham Rewards GOLD level membership.
After completing your first qualifying stay, you’ll receive 1,000 bonus points.
