It’s the day when a nation pauses to honor all those who have served in their armed forces. As a veteran, you’re proud of your service to your country – and your country is proud of you. On Veterans Day (November 11, 2024) that pride will be expressed in hundreds of ways up and down the United States and for many businesses eager to show their appreciation and respect that will take the form of Veterans Day discounts.
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How to Get Veterans Day Deals?
We tracked down some of the big Veterans Day offers, but there are sure to be local businesses that will offer Veterans Day deals. Be ready to claim your discounts by taking along your military ID card or some other proof of service.
Before attempting to claim any Veterans Day offers, be sure that the business accepts your form of ID. For example, proof of membership of a Veterans Service organization may not be as readily accepted as your military ID.
Just to get your appetite going, here are some of the offers from the big names. Your local pubs, restaurants, and diners will surely be giving their best too. You can begin your search for Veterans Day free meals or discounted meals with these go-anywhere brands.
99 Restaurant & Pub: Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from Veterans Day Menu when they purchase any entrée. This deal is valid for dine-in only on November 10, 2023. See more 99 Restaurant & Pub deals.
Applebee’s: Applebee’s offers a Veterans Day free meal on November 11, 2023. This freebie is valid for dine-in only at participating locations. See more Applebee’s deals.
Black Angus Steakhouse: Enjoy a free meal on November 10, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. To qualify for this offer, you must present a valid military ID. See more Black Angus Steakhouse deals.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings offers you 10 free wings plus fries on November 11, 2023, if you have a valid military ID. See more Buffalo Wild Wings deals.
Bob Evans: Bob Evans is offering a free select meal to veterans and active-duty military on November 11 after showing a valid military ID. Offer valid for dine-in only. See more Bob Evans deals.
Chili’s: Enjoy a free Veterans Day meal on November 11, 2023, when you dine in. Offer valid at all participating locations. See more Chili’s deals.
Chick-fil-A: All active duty military and veterans get a free entrée at participating locations on November 11, 2023. See more Chick-fil-A deals.
Denny’s: All veterans and military personnel receive a free Original Gran Slam on November 10, 2023, from 5 a.m. to noon. See more Denny’s deals.
Dunkin Donuts: Veterans may get a free donut from Dunkin Donuts on Veteran’s Day. See more Dunkin Donuts deals.
Friendly’s: Friendly’s may offer a free meal to military ID cardholders on November 11, 2023. The meal may include a cheeseburger with fries. See more Friendly’s deals.
O’Charley’s: Veterans and active duty service members get a free lunch menu on November 10-11, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. See more O’Charley’s deals.
Olive Garden: On November 11, veterans and active-duty military may get a free select entrée. See more Olive Garden deals.
Outback Steakhouse: Enjoy a 10% Heroes Discount every day at Outback Steakhouse. To qualify for the discount, you must present a valid military ID. See more Outback Steakhouse deals.
Red Lobster: Red Lobster may offer free printed meal vouchers for Veterans Shrimp & Chips to veterans, active-duty military, and reservists. This deal may be valid on November 11, 2023. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See more Red Lobster deals.
Shoney’s: Shoney’s offers a free breakfast bar on November 11, 2023, from open until 11 a.m. at participating locations. Offer valid for veterans and active-duty military. See more Shoney’s deals.
Texas Roadhouse: Active-duty and veterans may get a free meal voucher on November 11, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. See more Texas Roadhouse deals.
Veterans Day Retail Discounts
With military discounts being a hot favorite with many brands and stores all year round, it’s no surprise the Veterans Day deals offer an even wider choice of money-savers. Be alert for Veterans Day discounts to extend your repertoire of discounts and savings.
GNC: Get a 25% discount on a select single item with code BIGDEAL this Veterans Day. See more GNC deals.
HerbsPro: Enjoy an extra 5% off all orders with code VET5 during the Veterans Day Sale. See more HerbsPro deals.
Home Depot: Honoring those who serve, Home Depot offers 10% off on eligible orders. See more Home Depot deals.
Larson Jewelers: Enjoy up to 40% off orders and receive a free silicone ring with any metal or alternative metal ring purchase. This deal is valid with code VETSDAY until November 12, 2023. See more Larson Jewelers deals.
Sofamania: Use the code VETDAY23 to get 15% off on Veterans Day Sale. See more Sofamania deals.
SONU Sleep: Get $500 off your order, plus free 2 top pillows on any mattress order with code FREEPILLOWS. See more SONU Sleep deals.
Target: Target is offering a 10% military discount from October 29 to November 11, 2023. The discount is valid online and in-store. See more Target deals.
Free Day Trips and Outings: Check out all the favorite day-trip destinations near you. Zoos, aquariums, museums, wildlife parks, amusement parks, and other fun day-trip destinations will be offering free admission on November 11, 2023. Since it’s a holiday anyway, why not take the kids out for a treat?
Free B&B Overnight Stays:B&Bs for Vets has an extensive listing of B&Bs that are offering a free night to veterans on or near Veterans Day. This could be a good time to go and visit your family – or to attend a Veterans Day event you otherwise wouldn’t have been able to support. To find out whether the B&Bs still have a free Veterans Day room available, you will need to contact them directly.
Free Book Download: Jean Chatzky, NBC financial editor, offers the book Operation Money: A Financial Guide for Military Service Members and Families as a free download on Amazon. So, if you’d like some savvy financial advice from someone who isn’t trying to make money from you, this is your chance.
Free Haircuts:Sports Clips and Great Clips will continue its tradition of offering free haircuts to active service personnel and vets. All they need to do is bring along their ID card.
Free Carwash: Thousands of car washes around the US have teamed up to offer free car washes to veterans on the 11th. Could there be one near you? Visit the Grace for Vets website to find the list of participating businesses.
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