VETERANS DAY RESOURCES
Veterans Day Deals, Free Meals and Military Discounts
A simple reference list for Veterans, active-duty service members and military families. Use the search box to find a business quickly.
2026 details are still being announced. Businesses often repeat Veterans Day promotions, but dates, eligibility, menu choices and participating locations can change. Confirm the offer directly with the local business before traveling.
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Applebee’sFrequently offers a complimentary meal from a limited Veterans Day menu at participating locations.
Buffalo Wild WingsHas offered a free wings-and-fries meal for Veterans and active-duty service members.
California Pizza KitchenOften provides a complimentary meal from a special menu and may include a return-visit offer.
Chili’sFrequently offers a complimentary Veterans Day meal from a select menu.
Denny’sHas offered a free breakfast during limited Veterans Day morning hours.
Dunkin’Often provides a complimentary doughnut to Veterans and active-duty service members.
Golden CorralTraditionally hosts a Military Appreciation Night with a complimentary meal.
IHOPFrequently offers a complimentary pancake meal at participating restaurants.
Krispy KremeHas offered a complimentary doughnut and coffee.
Olive GardenOften provides a complimentary entrée from a Veterans Day menu.
Red LobsterHas offered a complimentary seafood entrée for eligible military guests.
Red RobinFrequently provides a complimentary burger and fries for Veterans and active-duty military.
StarbucksOften offers a complimentary brewed coffee to Veterans, service members and military spouses.
Texas RoadhouseHas offered meal vouchers or a complimentary meal during set Veterans Day hours.
White CastleHas offered a complimentary combo meal or breakfast meal.
Wendy’sHas offered a complimentary breakfast combo at participating locations.
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Great ClipsHas offered free haircuts or haircut cards on Veterans Day.
Home DepotProvides an ongoing military discount program subject to registration, exclusions and annual limits.
Lowe’sProvides an ongoing military discount program for eligible members who enroll.
National ParksEligible Veterans and Gold Star families may qualify for free lifetime federal recreation access.
Before you go: Bring acceptable proof of military service, check whether the offer is dine-in only, confirm the hours, and ask whether the local franchise is participating. This page is educational and does not represent an endorsement of any business.
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Offers are controlled by the participating businesses and may change without notice.
Offers are controlled by the participating businesses and may change without notice.
