Veterans Day 2025 Freebies & Discounts for Veterans & Active-Duty Military
**Please remember: Participation varies by location. Always call ahead and bring valid proof of service (military ID, VA ID, or DD-214).
🍽️ Free Meals & Food Offers
• Applebee’s – Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu for veterans & active duty.
• Little Caesars – Free Lunch Combo (4 slices of pizza + 20 oz drink) from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at participating locations.
• Red Robin – Complimentary Big Tavern Burger & fries for veterans & active duty.
• Taco John’s – Free small taco combo for veterans & active duty.
• California Pizza Kitchen – Free entrée and drink from a set Veterans Day menu.
• Denny’s – Free Original Grand Slam breakfast for veterans & active duty on Veterans Day morning.
• White Castle – Free combo or breakfast combo for veterans & active duty.
• Hy-Vee – Free breakfast buffet (6–10 a.m.) + 15% grocery discount for veterans & active duty.
● Whataburger - Free Taquito during breakfast hours every Tuesday through Dec. 30. In store only. Can not be redeemed online or through the app. And free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee year-round.
●TGI Fridays - Free meal. Options: Cheeseburger with fries, Chicken Fingers with fries & coleslaw, Chicken Caesar Salad, Half Rack of Ribs with choice of side, or Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta (half portion). Dine in only. Available from 7am - 7pm on 11/11/25
● Stonefire Grill - 50% off a personal meal. Dine in only. Available 11/11/25
● Starbucks - Free tall 12- ounce brewed coffee (hot or iced) at participating Starbucks locations in the U.S. Cold Brew not included. Cafés & drive thru. Available 11/11/25.
● Sonic - Buy One, Get One Free deal when you buy a Sonic Cheeseburger, SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger, or Footlong Quarter Pound Coney. Must use Sonic app. Available 11/11/25
● Sheetz - Free half turkey sub & regular-size fountain drink. And are free $9 car wash at Sheetz locations that offer this service. Available 11/11/25
● Red Lobster - Free Shrimp & Chips entrée. Available 11/11/25
● Outback Steakhouse - Free Aussie 3 Course Meal, valid for select entrées. Dine-in only. Available 11/10/25 & 11/11/25
● Krispy Kreme - Free small hot or iced coffee & free doughnut. Valid in store or drive thru. Available 11/11/25
● IHOP - Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo. Dine in only. Available 11/11/25
● Golden Corral - Free buffet meal with a beverage. Available 11/11/25 from 4pm - close. Dine in only.
● Friendly's - Free burger & drink. In store only. Available 11/11/25
● Firehouse Subs - BOGO FREE any size sub. Available 11/11/25. One per customer. In store only.
● Famous Dave's - Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich Lunch & choice of side. Use the code VETERAN25. Valid 11/11/25
● Dave & Buster's - Free entrée (up to $20) & a $10 Power Card for gameplay. Available on 11/11/25
● Buffalo Wild Wings - 10 free Boneless Wings and Fries with a valid ID. Dine-in and Walk-in at participating locations.
● Chili's - Choice of free entrée on 11/11/25.Entrée options: Oldtimer with Cheese and Fries, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, and 3-Count Chicken Crispers with Soup and a Side Salad
● Cracker Barrel - Free Sunrise Pancake Special. Dine in only. Available on 11/11/25
● WaWa - One Free coffee. Available 11/11/25
🛍 Retail & General Discounts
• Apple – 10% off for veterans & military through ID.me or Apple retail verification.
● Dollar General - 20% off for veterans on Veteran’s Day
• Target – 10% military discount during Veterans Day week (check app for code).
• Home Depot – 10% off eligible purchases for veterans & active duty (year-round with verification).
• Lowe’s – 10% discount for veterans & active duty (verify through MyLowe’s account).
• Bed Bath & Beyond – 25% off in-store for veterans & military families (Veterans Day only).
• Kohl’s – 30% off in-store purchases for veterans, active duty, and families (valid on Veterans Day weekend).
● Walgreens - 20% off regular priced items with myRewards. Valid Nov 8th-11th.
● Tractor Supply Co. - 10% discount on 11/11/25.
● Rack Room Shoes - 20% discount on 11/11/25
🚗 Auto & Service Discounts
• Jiffy Lube – Select locations offer free or discounted oil changes for veterans on Veterans Day.
• Meineke – Free basic oil change for veterans & active duty (check participating centers).
• Great Clips – Free haircut for veterans or free haircut card for later use (valid November 11 only).
• Sport Clips – Free haircut or haircut voucher for veterans & active duty.
☕ Cafés & Treats
• Insomnia Cookies – Free deluxe cookie with any $5 purchase for veterans & active duty.
• Dunkin’ – Free donut (no purchase necessary) for veterans & active duty on Veterans Day.
• Krispy Kreme – Free donut + small coffee for veterans & active duty.
• Panera Bread – Select locations offering free pastry or bagel to veterans (check locally).
🏖️ Recreation, Travel & Misc.
• National Parks Service – Free entrance to all U.S. national parks for veterans, military, and families on Veterans Day.
• Great Wolf Lodge – Up to 25% off stays for veterans, active duty, and families.
• AMC Theatres – Discounted movie tickets with military ID.
• Main Event & Topgolf – Free game play hour for veterans & active duty (verify at check-in).
🗒️ Helpful Resources
DAV.org Veterans Day Discounts
Military.com Veterans Day Discounts
💛 Deals subject to change annually and by location. Always verify with your local business before visiting.
