Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts for 2022

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A list of National 2022 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 Meals and Deals

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 2022

*Have been confirmed for 2022

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.

*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.

Christmas Tree Shops

Take 20% off your total order – valid for all veterans and active military. Must show a valid ID at check out.

*Crunch Fitness

 Participating locations across the country are offering active military, veterans, and first responders a seven-day free trial gym membership and an exclusive offer, including $0 enrollment and $3 off standard recurring dues on Peak Results.

*Dollar General

 20% Off at Dollar General for Active Military and Veterans while shopping online or in-store, valid 11/10 – 11/13 only. Must create a Dollar General account.

*Duluth Trading Co.

Recognize active-duty service members, retirees, and veterans with a 10% discount in stores nationwide in honor of Veterans Day. For a limited time, all service members and veterans are eligible for the discount by providing a valid military ID or proof of service at any of Duluth Trading’s 60+ stores.

*Hannaford Supermarkets

All veterans and active duty military can enjoy 10% OFF your full shopping trip this Veterans Day. Simply shop on November 11 and kindly identify yourself to the cashier as a veteran, active duty military, or family member and receive a 10% discount on your purchase.

*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 20% 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.

*JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

The resort will salute active and retired military service members with 20% off the best available rates. With a valid military ID, all active duty and retired military members can take advantage of the “Thank You For Your Service” offer. Service members book to take advantage of the deal using the booking code “M0F”.

*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.

*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 – 11/14/2022.

*Publix Grocery Stores

As a token of appreciation for their military service, veterans, active military, and their families can save 10% on their groceries this Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2022. To receive the discount, customers should present their veteran or military ID card, discharge document, or driver’s license with veteran designation at checkout.

*Samsung’s Military Discount Program

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. 

In addition, through Samsung’s Military Offers Program, active 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 new Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy S22 series. 

*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.

*True REST Float Spa

On Friday, Nov. 11, True Rest Float Spa will close all spas to the public and offer its unique flotation therapy experience complimentary to active-duty military members, reservists, and/or veterans honoring their service.

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 their DD Form 214 on 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 Veterans day and will be available at all of Tractor Supply’s more than 1,725 locations nationwide.

*Verizon Wireless

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

*Walgreens

Is offering a four-day in-store discount to all veterans and active duty military personnel as well as their family members. On Thursday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 14, 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 and 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.

*Kohl’s

30% off in-store purchases* for active and former military personnel, veterans, and their families from Friday, Nov. 11 – Sunday, Nov. 13 (Valid military ID is required)

*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.

*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.

From Friday, November 4 to Sunday, November 13, 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 here using the promo code VETS2022 to receive the discount. Will be asked to present their valid Armed Forces ID when they arrive at the attraction. 

Veterans Day Free Meal Deals

We have not confirmed all listed restaurants as participating in 2022. Those confirmed are indicated with *

*7- Eleven

Get a free Quarter-Pound Big Bite 100% all-beef hot dog on Veterans Day. Available in-store and via delivery through the 7NOW app. Download the app and sign in or register.

*Applebees 

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

*Aroma Joes

On November 11, Aroma Joe’s is offering a free 24 oz. any drink for all veterans.

*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, Friday, November 11, 2022. 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

Free order of Bang Bang shrimp and drink.

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

*Buca di Beppo

Veterans can get a free lunch-sized entrée at Buca di Beppo on November 11. Offer available all day with proof of valid ID showing active military or veteran status.

*Buffalo Wild Wings 

Military personnel can enjoy 10 boneless wings and fries for free on Veterans Day 2022. The deal is good both in-store and with takeout orders with proof of military service. BWW GO Locations will be included for walk-in and orders at the counter.

*California Kitchen

All veterans and active U.S. military are to enjoy a complimentary entree and beverage at all participating CPK locations nationwide* in recognition of and gratitude for their service. 

CPK will also provide an exclusive buy one, get one free pizza, pasta, or salad offer good for a return visit from November 12 through November 21st.

*Carrabba’s

All restaurants are offering a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a soft drink beverage for veterans and active-duty military with proof of ID.

*Chili’s 

On Veterans Day 2022, military personnel can enjoy a free Margarita Grilled Chicken, Cajun Chicken Pasta, or Just Bacon Burger meal at Chili’s. The deal is good in-store only.

*Circle K

All day Nov. 11, 2022, 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.

*Cracker Barrel 

Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake on November 11.

*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 or DD 214.

*Dog Haus

Dog Haus is inviting all active, retired and veteran military personnel to enjoy a free dog on the haus this Veterans Day. This offer is available at participating locations: Bethesda, Kentlands, Silver Spring, Claremont, Eastvale, Glendora, Colorado Springs, Tempe, Yuma, Long Beach, Alhambra, Old Pasadena, Cheyenne, Lincoln Park, Four Points, Burbank, Fremont and SanTan Village.

*Dunkin Donuts

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

*Friendly’s 

Veterans and active-duty military get a free All-American meal for lunch or dinner, which consists of the All-American Burger, served with a side of fries and a drink on November 11. Dine-in only at participating locations.

*Golden Corral 

Is celebrating military appreciation night on Veterans day. All Veterans & Active Military on 11/14 from 5 PM to close will enjoy a dine-in experience.

*Hard Rock Cafe

Get a free original Legendary^® Steak Burger topped with applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, a crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce, and vine-ripened tomato. The free burger offer includes a side of fries and is available all day long on Thursday, November 11 for any active or retired military member with a valid ID.

*Hamburger Stand

 Hamburger Stand is offering veterans and active duty military a FREE Hamburger, Regular Fries, and a Small Pepsi as a token of their appreciation for their service.

To redeem this offer, present your military identification or wear your military uniform to any participating location on Veterans Day.

*Hooters 

On Thursday, November 11, all veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters location nationwide will receive a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only). The Hooters Veterans Day Menu includes five of Hooters’ most popular entrées including:

*IHOP 

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

*Jet’s Pizza

Jet’s Pizza is recognizing the sacrifices made by America’s military veterans, retirees, and active-duty personnel by offering 50% off Detroit-Style Pizzas at menu price when they show their military ID. In addition, the Detroit-based pizza chain will be donating $10,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project.

*Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets will be giving away free burgers to all veterans and active-duty military on November 11. The deal is valid in-store only and patrons can redeem by presenting a veteran or military ID.

*Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme will honor and celebrate Veterans Day with a free doughnut of choice and a small brewed coffee (hot or iced) for veterans.

Thank you, Veterans, for your service

*Little Caesars

Free hot and read meal ($5.99) from 11 am – 2 pm at Little Caesars Pizza locations for veterans and active military on 11/11. Must present a valid military ID.

*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.

*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, Thursday, 11/11/22.

Olive Garden

Will be offering free meals from their special Veterans Day menu, plus offered unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks. This is open to all military veterans and active-duty military members. Valid November 11th.

*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.

*Pilot Flying J 

From November 11 – 13, 2022, 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. 

*Price Chopper/Market32

Your choice of a free apple or donut. Visit the bakery department.

*Red Lobster 

Red Lobster^® is offering guests a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw, featuring six hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, as well as crispy French Fries and Coleslaw.

The offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders placed in-restaurant* between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm local time on Friday, November 11, 2022. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer.

*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. The offer will be automatically uploaded to your dashboard. Click here for details. Click here to join the Royalty program.

*Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Will offer a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs Plus Spaghetti entrée this Veteran’s Day at all U.S. locations.

*Ruby Tuesdays

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

*Schlotzsky’s

On Veteran’s Day (11/11) through 11/30, Schlotzsky’s will offer free chips and a small drink with an entree purchase to veterans and active-duty service members with a valid military ID.

• Disclaimer: Offer valid at participating locations, in-store only, from 11/11/22-11/30/22. One free small drink and chips with the purchase of an entree (sandwich, salad, pizza, flatbread, calzone, or pick 2) per military ID per transaction. Not valid with any other offer or reward. Not valid in-app or online. 

*Smokey Bones

Smokey Bones is offering a free entree for veterans and active military with ID on November 11. Veterans and active military can choose from either a meatloaf entree, 8-piece boneless wings or pulled pork sammie. All entrees come with either fries, baked beans, roasted corn, or coleslaw. Dine-in only, no purchase necessary.

*Smoothie King

Any active and retired military guests who visit the stores and show a valid military ID (at select locations) on Veterans Day can get a free 20 oz. smoothie.

*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

Veterans Receive 25% Off Dinner Monday, November 8th – Thursday, November 11th

*TGI Fridays

Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free lunch on November 11 from 11 AM to 2 PM from a select menu.

*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 castle 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.