Veterans Day Free Food and Discounts for 2023

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A list of National 2023 Veterans Day free services or discounts, includes free or discounted hotels, haircuts, car washes, and many more deals specifically for veterans and active-duty military. 

Veterans Day: Where To Get Free Food and Discounts

Being raised in a military family I have seen & felt firsthand the hardships that military families endure.

It is of GREAT pleasure to say, THANK YOU for your service!!

I want to mark this special day by presenting to you a list of Veterans Day Discounts & Freebies you can enjoy.

Each year businesses honor Veterans and Service Members by offering Veteran’s Day discounts on goods, services, and dining. Please make sure you bring your Military ID with you.

Also, make sure you pay attention to the dates listed below. There are some offers that are occurring after veterans’ day.

Be sure to bring your military identification card, shopping list, and appetite.

Veterans Day meals started as a tradition shortly after September 11, 2001 as a way to directly support, honor, and say “thanks” to America’s military veterans

Wondering about Year-Round Military Discounts? You can check out this comprehensive list.

Expect Veterans Day discount changes

Just because that restaurant you love is still offering a Veterans Day discount this year, it may not be safe to assume it’s the same discount offered in years past.

Pay attention to the details.

Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs — be sure to contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating.

How to Get Veterans Day Free Meals Deals

A few things to remember before you head out to grab your free meals and discount offers.

• You will need a form of Military ID
• It May not be valid for spouses or dependents
• Not all locations participate
• This isn’t a right or a privilege, but a gesture of thanks
  Please remember to tip

Veterans Day Discounts 2023

*Have been confirmed for 2023

Don’t forget to sign up for a SheerID account, they are offering additional discounts through other retailers. Sign up here!

*All Seasons Uniforms

Is a family-run business that provides everything from industrial work uniforms to fashion and casual wear, offering 10% off to all Veterans. To get your discount, fill out this form.

*Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops offers a 10% Legendary Salute military discount year-round. (There’s a 5% discount on firearms.) Some restrictions apply. Present your proof of active duty or veteran status to receive the discount in-store. 

*Big Lots

All veterans and active military get 10% off, every day. To redeem in-store, show a valid military or veteran ID to the cashier. To redeem online, sign in to your BIG Rewards account and enter promo code SERVICE10 before checkout. The discount will be automatically applied.

*Cabela’s

Cabela’s offers a 10% Legendary Salute military discount year-round. (There’s a 5% discount on firearms.) Some restrictions apply. Present your proof of active duty or veteran status to receive the discount in-store. 

*Home Depot 

Offers a 10% discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Home Depot offers a 10% discount year-round for active duty and retirees. If shopping with Hannaford To Go, use promo code VETERAN10 at checkout.*

*FAMR

Is offering a 10% discount on their VOSB (Veteran Owned Small Business Certification) service throughout November. 

VOSB empowers veteran-owned businesses to be eligible to vie for federal contracts. For every VOSB sold in November, FAMR will also donate $50 to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of American veterans.

*Foot Locker

Veterans, Servicemembers (Active, Guard, and Reserve), and their immediate families with a Foot Locker Veterans Advantage Card receive a 10% discount every day of the year.

That offer is good both online and at any store location, including Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Foot Action, and Champs Sports — even on-sale items.

*Good Year

This Veterans Day season, Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires invite the U.S. military and first responder communities to enjoy special discounts at any of its more than 550 locations nationwide, as well as take advantage of the free car care checks currently being offered. See offers here.

*Kohl’s

Kohl’s offers a weekly in-store discount for service members every Monday. Military discounts are available for all military members and U.S. Veterans and are honored in-store only.)

*Kroger’s

Kroger will also honor active and former military members and their dependents with a 10 percent discount in stores nationwide on Veterans Day. On Saturday, November 11, all service members, veterans and their dependents with a valid military ID are eligible for the promotion. Kroger veteran associates can take advantage of the savings on top of their 10 percent Our Brands discount, saving 20 percent on Veterans Day

*LL Bean

Is offering 10% off your order. You will need to sign up for a SheerID account to receive your discount offer.

*Lowe’s 

All Veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.

*Mazda

Mazda, is offering a $500 cash bonus on the purchase or lease of any new vehicles for over 10 years as part of their Military Appreciation Incentive Program.

The offer is available at all Mazda USA dealers for active-duty service members, reserves, and veterans. The program is also available to the Space Force branch, disabled veterans with a Summary of Benefits letter from the VA, service members retirees with 20 or more years of active service, and family members living in the same household.

The end date for our current Military Appreciation Program incentive is January 3, 2024, although it may be extended. You can view all of the details on our promotions page HERE.

*Ocean State Job Lot

 All Active Duty Military and Retired Personnel, Veterans, National Guard, Reservists, and their families spend $20 or more to get back 40% on a crazy deal gift card. Valid on everything in all stores. Valid 11/10 – 11/16/2023.

*OZ Moving & Storage

American heroes can take advantage of a 10% discount on all local moving and storage services and a 5% discount on long-distance moves. For more details visit their website.

*Rite Aid

From Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12, all veterans and active military personnel who show their military ID at any Rite Aid or Bartell Drugs store location will receive 15% off.

Not valid on prescriptions and co-pays, alcohol, tobacco products, lottery, money services, gift cards, prepaid cards, newspapers, stamps, online purchases, mailing services, licenses, or items excluded by law. Lost, stolen, damaged, or expired coupons will not be honored or replaced. Not responsible for unintended redemption. Rite Aid Rewards account required. Cannot be combined with like offers.

*Samsung’s Military Discount Program

Through Samsung’s Military Offers Program, active and veteran service members and their families can enjoy as much as 30% off on phones, tablets, smartwatches and more when shopping on Samsung.com. This includes products such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series.

In addition, veterans can get up to 40% off Samsung products through Veterans Advantage. To access the discount, veterans must be enrolled in Veterans Advantage’s VetBenefits program.

*Target

Target is offering a 10% Military Discount on In-Store & online Purchases. To get this promotion, you will need to Register HERE. The coupon will be sent available through Target Circle. Offer valid 10/21- 11/11.

*True REST Float Spa

True REST is committed to helping veterans and active military. They will donating free floats on the 11th of each month – every month.

Each flotation therapy session is 60-minutes and encourages rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. please call a participating spa available at TrueREST.com/free-floats-for-military-veterans. Military individuals must mention they qualify over the phone and provide a military ID or the day of the appointment.

*Tractor Supply

 This Veterans Day, customers with a valid military ID or proof of service and their dependents will receive 15% off their entire purchase at Tractor Supply. This discount will be offered on November 11th. And will be available at all of Tractor Supply’s stores.

*Verizon Wireless

As a valued active service member or veteran, Verizon offers a listing of discounted services for Veterans.

*Walgreens

On Friday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Nov. 13, veterans, military and their families will receive 20 percent off regular price eligible store items* at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide

Veterans Day Free Services

*Great Clips

Veterans and current active members who are serving can get a FREE Haircut at Great Clips on Veterans Day!

*Hoffman’s Car Wash 

This Veterans Day, all active or retired military personnel can receive a free Hoffman car wash. Plus get a Hoffman Jiffy Lube Signature Service oil change for $9.99.

*Colonial Car Wash

Free Car Wash for veterans & active military on 11/11

*Free Fishing Days 

Veteran’s Day has been declared a free fishing day. Anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no license is required.

*Hotels

Get 10% off hotel booking at select hotels with a verified Troop ID.

*ScrubaDub

 In celebration of Veterans Day, ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers is proud to continue its tradition of honoring the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans and active service members. On November 11, 2023, ScrubaDub will once again offer complimentary express car washes to veterans and active-duty military personnel at its 20+ convenient car wash locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine.

*Sport Clips

Veterans and active-duty U.S. service members with proof of service can stop in on November 11, to get a free haircut at any participating Sport Clips.

*Plunge

It proudly partnered with GovX to offer a discount of up to $150 on their cold plunge ice baths. This discount is available for all current & former U.S. military members, military spouses & dependents, and first responders.

This offer is available through their online portal. Where you’ll be asked to verify your affiliation with GovX ID or login if you already have an account. After you verify, you’ll receive a single-use discount code to apply at checkout.

*US National Park Service 

 The U.S. National Park Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites over the Veterans Day holiday weekend, 11/11. Go online to find a national forest or grassland near you.

*World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta

Military members (active duty, reserves, and retirees) can enjoy a visit to World of Coca-Cola free of charge year-round. But on Veterans Day, World of Coca-Cola wants to show some extra gratitude. Plus, from Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 12, the Atlanta attraction is extending members of the Armed Forces a special offer to purchase up to four general admission tickets at half-price. 

The discounted tickets can be purchased online starting on Nov. 1 using the promo code VETS2023. Members will be asked to present their valid Armed Forces ID when they arrive at the attraction.  

*ZIPS Car Wash 

ZIPS Car Wash will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day. Veterans can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at over 280 participating locations across the country.

Veterans Day Free Meal Deals

We have not confirmed all listed restaurants as participating in 2023. Those confirmed are indicated with *

*7- Eleven

7-Eleven has partnered with Veterans Advantage to offer exclusive deals to America’s veterans.

*Applebees 

All Veterans and Active Duty Military who visit an Applebee’s on November 11 will receive a free meal and $5 towards their next meal.

*Bar Louie

Active-duty military and veterans get a free Craft Burger on November 11 with a valid ID. Dine-in only.

Check our restaurant search tool to find locations in the Dinova dining program.

*BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

Current and former military members receive a coupon for a free entrée when they stop by on November 11. Coupon is redeemable at a future visit.

*Bob Evans 

Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Dine-in only. Choose from one of 10 farm-fresh breakfast items from a special menu available all day. 

*BombShells

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar locations in Texas will provide free entrees for veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2023. Other items will be discounted 20%. In addition, families accompanying veterans as well as active servicemembers and accompanying families will receive a 20% discount on entrees and other items on Veterans Day. 

*Bonefish Grill

Bonefish celebrates those who serve our country and community with 10% off their check all day, every day.

*Bruegger’s Bagels

Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) with a purchase in-store on November 11. 

*Buffalo Wild Wings 

All day long on Saturday, November 11, veterans and active duty military who dine-in or call for takeout a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries. Proof of service must be shown for redemption.

*California Kitchen

On November 11, veterans and active-duty military receive a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and choice of one entrée from a special menu.

*Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Veterans and active-duty military that dine in on November 11 receive an appetizer or dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage with military ID.

*Chili’s 

All veterans & active military members can get a free meal (from a select menu) on Veterans Day November 11 at all participating Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants. Available for in-restaurant only.

*Circle K

All day Nov. 11, 2023, at every location that serves coffee throughout the U.S., Circle K will be honoring all military members and thanking them for their service with this free coffee. This offer will be available through the Circle K App. Follow instructions under the deal tab.

*Cracker Barrel 

On Veterans Day, November 11, veterans get a complimentary slice of Coca-Cola Cake (with any purchase). In-store or online.

*Denny’s

Offers all active, inactive, and veteran military personnel with valid ID will get a free Grand Slam on Veteran’s Day. This offer is for dine-in only. The offer is valid for dine-in only at participating locations from 5 a.m. to noon* with a valid military ID.

*Dunkin Donuts

On Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, with no purchase necessary.

*Farmers Boy

Farmer Boys will be offering a FREE Big Cheese burger to all Veterans and active duty military on Saturday, November 11th! The Big Cheese® is made with a ¼ lb 100% USDA fire-grilled pure beef patty, American cheese, crisp lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, dill pickles, yellow onion, and house-made thousand island dressing on a toasted sesame seed bun. 

*Golden Corral 

Is celebrating military appreciation night on Veterans day. All Veterans & Active Military on 11/13 from 5 PM to close will enjoy a dine-in experience.

*Hooters 

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, vets or active-duty military who present proof of service or a military ID, with the purchase of a beverage, may order a free dinner entree from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu. This offer is valid for dine-in only at participating Hooters locations.

The menu includes five of Hooters’ select entrees:

1. 10-Piece Boneless Wings
2. Hooters Burger
3. Grilled Chicken Sandwich
4. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
5. Buffalo Chicken Salad

*IHOP 

All active duty and Veterans are invited to come in and enjoy Free Red, White, & Blue Pancakes on Monday, November 11, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

*Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

On Veterans Day, is honoring those who have served this Veteran’s Day, offering a Free Small Menu Item to anyone with a military ID.

*Krispy Kreme

On Veterans Day Saturday, November 11th, Krispy Kreme will celebrate our veterans the sweetest way we know how: a free doughnut and coffee! Veterans can treat themselves to one free doughnut and brewed coffee; it’s just one of our ways to say thank you for your service. Canadian shops are not participating locations.

Thank you, Veterans, for your service

*Little Caesars

Free lunch combo from 11 am – 2 pm at Little Caesars Pizza locations for veterans and active military on 11/11. Must present a valid military ID.

*Longhorn Steak House

Veterans and active duty military members receive 10% and one free appetizer or dessert for their tab

*McDonald’s

On Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, veterans can enjoy one free Breakfast Combo Meal until 10:30 am. All forms of proof of service are welcome. Thank you for your service! Confirm for the states of Michigan, Greater Ohio area, Indiana and Kentucky.

*Menchies

First 6 oz. free cups of frozen yogurt to veterans and active-duty military all day on 11/11. You’ll need to show military ID or dress in uniform to receive this offer.

*Moe’s Southwest Grill

$7.99 burrito or bowl with a Coca-Cola using promo code COKEUSO on November 1-12. Must also be a Moe Rewards Member.

*Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub

Veterans and Active Duty Military purchase any entrée and you’ll receive a free lunch from our Veteran’s Day Menu. Please present your military ID to your server. For lunch from 11 am – 5 pm on Veteran’s Day, 11/10/23.

*O’Charley’s

To celebrate Veterans and active duty military and show appreciation for their service, O’Charley’s will offer a special free lunch menu on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Veterans can order one of the following free entrées and/or receive a free slice of pie at dinner. Both offers are for dine-in only.

The special Veterans lunch menu includes:

• Tenders & Fries — Double hand-breaded Chicken Tenders served with Honey Mustard Dressing and hot, seasoned fries.
• Classic Cheeseburger — Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. Served with hot, seasoned fries.
• Honey-Drizzled Southern Fried Chicken — A buttermilk-breaded and fried chicken breast drizzled with honey. Served with mashed sweet potatoes and broccoli.
• Southern Fried Chicken Tender Salad — O’Charley’s Famous Chicken Tenders chopped with tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, hickory-smoked bacon and Cheddar cheese with honey mustard dressing.
• Bayou Shrimp Pasta — Sautéed shrimp with red and green peppers, tomatoes and onions are tossed in our Cajun Alfredo sauce and served with linguini. And to top it all off, there’s shaved parmesan cheese.
• Or, for $10, Veterans can upgrade to the Louisiana Sirloin meal.

*Olive Garden

On November 11, veterans and current members of the military who dine in get a free entrée from a special menu.

*Outback Steak House

Will be offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage. Family members might also find a discount as well as anyone with a military ID for a certain amount of time. Veterans who show proof of service can get this deal. Valid November 11th. Plus, get 10% off your entire check every day.

*Pilot Flying J 

From November 10 – 12, 2023, service members and their families verified through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app will receive a free meal credit, valued up to $12.

The Veterans Day offer can be redeemed through the myRewards Plus app at participating Pilot, Flying J, and One9 Fuel Network travel centers on a wide variety of food and beverage options, including hot and cold deli items, name-brand snacks, fountain drinks, Pilot coffee, and meals at participating on-site restaurants. 

*Red Lobster 

In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster is giving away FREE printed meal vouchers* for Veterans Shrimp & Chips—featuring six hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, as well as crispy French Fries and Coleslaw—from 11:00am to 4:00pm local time on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem. 

The voucher can be redeemed* beginning Monday, November 13 through Sunday, December 10 for dine-in only. 

*Red Robin

A free Tavern Double Burger with bottomless fries to all veterans and active-duty military any time on 11/11 for dine-in or to-go. This dine-in offer is for a Red’s Big Tavern Burger* and side Bottomless Steak Fries only on Saturday, Nov. 11, not valid for online or to-go orders. Substitutions or additions may result in an added charge.

*Ruby Tuesdays

With a valid Military ID, you can enjoy Free Garden Bar for active and retired military on Veterans day.

*Sheetz

On Saturday, November 11, Sheetz invites all veterans and active duty military personnel to enjoy a free half-turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink at any of Sheetz’s 700+ store locations. The offer includes extras & add-ons to the sub.

Sheetz will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active duty military. This offer only applies to the $9 car wash option and is only available at Sheetz stores that have a car wash.

*Stewarts Shops

Will be offering 99¢ single scoop cones for everyone on 11/11 in honor of Veterans Day!

*Starbucks

Veterans, military service members, and military spouses get a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee at participating stores on November 11.

*Texas Roadhouse 

Veterans and active-duty military receive a meal voucher on November 11, from 11 AM to 2 PM good for dine-in or carry-out, and can be used until May 30, 2023.

*Texas de Brazil

We at Texas de Brazil would like to say “Thank You” to the heroes out there by offering a 15% Texas de Brazil discount on dine-in dinner and lunch prices (salad area only too!) for service members, EMS, and teachers!

* WAWA

Any size hot coffee will be available to military veterans, active-duty personnel and their families on Saturday, Nov. 11 at all Wawa stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Florida. 

*Wendy’s

In honor of Veterans Day, Wendy’s^® is thanking those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Military with a FREE breakfast combo offer* with a valid military ID or a Veterans Advantage card.

*White Castle

Military veterans and active-duty military who show proof of service can visit a participating White Castle location. Visit on November 11th, and receive a free breakfast combo or free individual combo meal.

*Wienerschnitzel

Is offering veterans and active-duty military a FREE Chili Dog, Small Fries, and a Small Pepsi as a token of their appreciation for their service.

To redeem this offer, bring your military identification or wear your uniform to any participating Wienerschnitzel location on November 11^th.

Did I miss any? Please let me know. I would love to share it.

My dad is going to be eating like a king all weekend long.