🇺🇸VETERANS DAY DEALS 🇺🇸

 2026 + All Year Freebies & Discounts

               Here’s my list @saltyvagabonds *Direct sources linked out at the end of the list.

*Last update: October 19, 2026. Next full refresh in November 2026.

Updated October 19, 2026. This is the most comprehensive list of Veterans Day 2026 deals and year round military discounts we have published: over 500 offers across restaurants, travel, theme parks, retail, home, beauty and military resources, each one checked against the brand’s own page as of October 2026. Veterans Day 2026 offers are marked confirmed as brands post them, and last year’s offers stay listed as a guide to what usually comes back. The full list is refreshed again in November.

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At a Glance

Question	Answer
What this is	Veterans Day 2026 deals plus year round military discounts, in one filterable list
Veterans Day 2026	Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Last verified	October 19, 2026, against each brand’s own page
Next update	November 2026, with new Veterans Day offers added as brands post them
How many offers	Over 500 military offers plus our own discount codes
Who qualifies	Varies by brand: active duty, Guard, Reserve, retirees and veterans, often spouses and dependents too. Every card says who
What to bring	Military ID, DD214 or VA ID, or an online verification such as ID.me or SheerID where the brand asks for it
Status labels	Confirmed 2026 means the brand has posted this year’s offer. Pending means last year’s offer is listed until the brand confirms
Our picks all year	Military hops, Hale Koa, Shades of Green, the free National Parks pass, Margaritaville Heroes Sail Free, base ITT ticket offices
Where the offers come from	Brand pages and official programs, linked on every card

Veterans Day 2026 Deals at a Glance

Every Veterans Day offer we track, with its 2026 status. Use the live list under the table to filter by category or state and to find the year round discounts.

Brand	Veterans Day deal	Who	2026 status
Anna’s House	Free Traditionalist Breakfast	Veterans (MI only)	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Applebee’s	Free full size entree from the Veterans Day menu	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Bibibop Asian Grill	Free bowl	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Bonefish Grill	Free Bang Bang Shrimp and soft drink	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Buffalo Wild Wings	10 free boneless wings and fries	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
California Pizza Kitchen	Free entree from the Veterans Day menu	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Charleys Philly Steaks	Free gourmet fries with any cheesesteak and drink	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Chick-fil-A	Free Chicken Biscuit or Original Chicken Sandwich	Veterans and active duty (Metro DC only)	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Chili’s	Free entree from the Veterans Day menu	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Chipotle	Buy one, get one free entree	Service members and veterans	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Cracker Barrel	Free Sunrise Pancake Special	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Dave & Buster’s	Free entree up to $20, plus a $10 Game Card	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Denny’s	Free Original Grand Slam	Veterans and active duty with ID	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Famous Dave’s	Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Firehouse Subs	Buy one, get one free sub	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Free Freddy’s Combo Meal Card	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Friendly’s	Free All American Burger and beverage	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Golden Corral	Free dinner on Military Appreciation Night	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
IHOP	Free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
In-N-Out Burger	Free burger, fries and drink	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Little Caesars	Free Lunch Combo	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
McDonald’s	Free Sausage Egg McMuffin meal	Veterans with military ID (MI only)	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Mission BBQ	Free sandwich	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Olive Garden	Free entree from the Veterans Day menu	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Outback Steakhouse	Free Bloomin’ Onion and drink with an entree	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Piada Italian Street Food	Free entree	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Red Lobster	Free Shrimp and Chips meal	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Red Robin	Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger and bottomless fries	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Sheetz	Free half turkey sub and drink, plus a free car wash	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Texas Roadhouse	Free meal or meal voucher	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
TGI Fridays	Free lunch entree	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Wendy’s	Free breakfast combo	Veterans	2024 offer, 2026 pending
White Castle	Free combo meal	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Beyond Juicery + Eatery	Free smoothie	Veterans	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Biggby Coffee	Any 16 oz drink for $1.99	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse	Free Pizookie dessert	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Dunkin’	Free donut	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Einstein Bros. Bagels	Free hot or iced coffee, any size	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Krispy Kreme	Free donut and small coffee	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt	First 6 oz of frozen yogurt free	Veterans and active duty	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Playa Bowls	Free bowl	Veterans	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Scooter’s Coffee	Free handcrafted drink	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Smoothie King	Free 20 oz smoothie	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Starbucks	Free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced	Veterans, military and spouses	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Tim Hortons	Free donut	Veterans and active duty	2024 offer, 2026 pending
Ashley Furniture	10% off any purchase	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
Autobell Car Wash	Free car wash	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
Food Lion	10% off in store purchases	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
IKEA	15% off home furnishing items	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
Kohl’s	30% off in store purchases	Veterans, active duty and families	2026 pending
Kroger	Extra 10% off in store food and household purchases	Military and veterans	2025 offer, 2026 pending
Macy’s	Veterans Day sale on select items	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
Office Depot OfficeMax	25% off qualifying purchases	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
Publix	10% off purchases	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
Samsung	Up to 30% off	Veterans and military families	2026 pending
Target	10% off storewide	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
Walgreens	20% off regular priced items	Veterans and active duty	2026 pending
Knott’s Berry Farm	$25 Military Tribute Days tickets	Active, retired and veteran military, plus up to 5 guests (Buena Park, California only)	2025 offer, 2026 pending
AMC Theatres	$5 movie tickets on Veterans Day	Veterans	2026 pending
Grace For Vets	Free car wash on Veterans Day at participating car washes	Veterans and active service members	2026 pending

💡 Quick Tips Before You Go

• make sure to have Military I.D. / Military affiliation proof with you (DD214) 
• Hours & participation can vary by location — especially near bases.
• Early birds get the deals!
• 🟢2025 Confirmed | 🟡 2024 offer – 2025 Pending 

Breakfast Veterans Day Freebies:

• Breakfast:
• 🍩 Dunkin’: Free donut for veterans and active-duty military (in-store only) 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• ☕️ Starbucks: Free tall brewed hot/iced coffee for veterans, members of military & their spouses (11/11/25) 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥞 IHOP: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo (7 a.m.–7 p.m., dine-in only) 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍳 Denny’s: Free Original Grand Slam® (5 a.m.–12 p.m., dine-in only) 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍟 Wendy’s: Free breakfast combo in 2024; 2026 offer not yet posted 🟡
• 🥯 Anna’s House: Free Traditionalist Breakfast (take-out & dine-in) 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥓 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Free Sunrise Pancake Special (dine-in only, 11/11/25) 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍔 McDonald’s: Free Sausage Egg McMuffin meal for veterans with valid military ID; dine-in & drive-thru only (not valid in app). Breakfast served until 10:30 a.m. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending (may very by location & state)
• 🥯 Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free hot or iced coffee (any size) for veterans and active-duty. Redeem in-bakery, through mobile app, or online with code 8227 or FREECOFFEE 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending [Thank you @diamond.bling.3388]

Lunch/Dinner Options:

• 🍔 White Castle: Free combo meal. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍗 Buffalo Wild Wings: 10 free boneless wings and fries (order in person). 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍗 Chick-fil-A: Free Chicken Biscuit during breakfast hours or Original Chicken Sandwich during lunch/dinner (participating locations). 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍟 Charleys Philly Steaks: FREE gourmet fries with a purchase of any cheesesteak & drink to honor our heroes at Charleys!🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥪 Famous Dave’s: Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥤 Sheetz: Free half turkey sub and drink, plus a free car wash (through the Sheetz app). 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥪 Mission BBQ: Free sandwich for all veterans and active-duty military. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍲 Piada: Free entrée (in-store only). 🟡 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍔 In-N-Out Burger: Free meal (burger, fries, and drink). 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍲 Bibibop: Free bowl. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🌯 Chipotle: BOGO Entrées for Service Members (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.) 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending

Lunch/Dinner (Dine-In) Veterans Day Deals:

• 🍴 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Free Sunrise Pancake Special + 25% off military-themed apparel (dine-in only, 11/11/25). 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍝 Olive Garden: Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu (dine-in only). 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍲 Applebee’s: Free meal from Veterans Day menu. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍕 California Pizza Kitchen: Free entrée from select Veterans Day menu. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍤 Red Lobster: Free Shrimp & Chips meal. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍔 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Free Freddy’s Combo Meal Card, redeemable through 12/31/25 (no purchase necessary). 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍽️ Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Night from 5 p.m. until closing (free meal for dine-in guests). 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍔 Bonefish Grill: Free Bang Bang Shrimp and soft drink. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍔 Chili’s: Free meal from select Veterans Day menu (dine-in only, ID required). 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥩 Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion + beverage with adult entrée purchase (dine-in only). 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍖 Texas Roadhouse: Free meal or meal voucher (ID required, select locations). 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍗 TGI Fridays: Free meal from select lunch menu (11 a.m.–3 p.m.). 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍲 Chili’s (duplicate entry): Free meal from Veterans Day Menu. 🟡 Remove duplicate — covered above
• 🍔 Dave & Buster’s: Free entrée (up to $20) plus $10 Game Card. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍔 Red Robin: Free Tavern Burger and side. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending

Treats & Snacks:

• 🍪 BJ’s Brewhouse: Free Pizookie dessert. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍩 Dunkin’: Free donut for veterans and active-duty military (in-store only). 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍩 Tim Hortons: Free donut for veterans and active-duty military. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍦 Menchie’s: First 6 oz of frozen yogurt free. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥣 Playa Bowls: Free bowl. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥤 Smoothie King: Free 20 oz smoothie. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🥤 Beyond Juicery + Eatery: Free smoothie. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• ☕ Biggby Coffee: Free 16 oz latte. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• ☕ Scooter’s Coffee: Free medium drink. 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍩 Krispy Kreme: Free donut and coffee (hot or iced). 🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🍕 Little Caesars: Free Lunch Combo (4 slices of pizza + 20 oz beverage) from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (active-duty and veterans). 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
• 🚒 Firehouse Subs: Offer: Buy-One-Get-One Free sub with valid military ID at participating locations. Available on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, for dine-in or takeout only. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
  
  
  

Retailers & Other Veterans Day Discounts:

• 🛋️ Ashley Furniture: 10% off any purchase for veterans and active-duty military
• 🛒 Food Lion: 10% off in-store purchases (excluding alcohol, tobacco, lottery, and certain items)
• 🏠 IKEA: 15% off home furnishing items (up to $3,000 before tax) from November 10-22
• 👚 Kohl’s: 30% off in-store purchases for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families
• 🛍️ Macy’s: Veterans Day sales on select items in-store and online
• 🖨️ Office Depot/OfficeMax: 25% off qualifying purchases (November 11-13, ID required)
• 🛒 Publix: 10% off purchases
• 🧴 Rite Aid: 15% off regular-priced items (November 10-12, ID required)
• 📱 Samsung: Up to 30% off for veterans and military families
• 🎯 Target: 10% off storewide (in-store and online, must verify military status)
• 💊 Walgreens: 20% off regular-priced items from November 8-11 
• 🚘 Auto Bell: Free Car Wash
• 🛒 Kroger: Extra 10% off in-store food and household purchases for military members and veterans on November 11, 2025.

Year Round Veteran Discounts, Perks & Freebies

 (I have personally redeemed all of these, ask me any questions):

Military Travel 

• 🎢 SeaWorld: Free tickets for veterans, plus discounts for family members.
• 🏰 Disney World: Disney Military Salute Tickets. 4-Day, 5-Day, or 6-Day tickets available for $409-$439 (with Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus options). 
• 🏖️ Aulani Disney Resort: 35% off on room rates for veterans and military families.
• ✈️ Southwest Airlines: discounted Military fares 
• 🛳️ Margaritaville Cruise Line: Free cruise for veterans. 
• 🪸 Georgia Aquarium: Free admission + 30% off for accompanying family members. (Thanks flora.hurley)
• 🏨 Best Western: 10% off room rates for veterans and active-duty military.
• 🏨 Hyatt Hotels: 10% off on hotel stays for veterans, active-duty military, and their families. 
• 🏨 Hilton Hotels: Military Discount offers up to 15% off for veterans and active-duty military personnel on room rates at Hilton properties. This discount is available year-round.
• 🏨 Wyndham Hotels: 10% off stays for veterans year-round.

Free Flights with Military Space-A

If you haven’t tried Space-Available (Space-A) flights yet, this is hands-down one of the biggest travel perks for military families.

Space-A (aka: Mac Flights, Hops) lets eligible service members, retirees, and their dependents fly on military aircraft for free or for just a few dollars in fees! Often to international destinations like Germany, Japan, Hawaii, Guam, and more. 100% rated total veterans and surviving spouses can also take these flights to all 50 States and US Territories.

It’s not always predictable (you fly when seats are available), but when it works, it can save you thousands in airfare. Our family has flown all over the world using Space-A, including full trans-Pacific routes that would’ve cost over $10,000 commercially.

🔗 Learn more about How to fly Military Space-A Flights here!

Military Only Luxe Resorts (Tax-Free + Deeply Discounted)

If you’re traveling or planning a getaway, these military-exclusive resorts are seriously worth checking out.

They’re not just beautiful, they’re usually 45% or more off regular hotel rates in the same area and completely tax-free (which adds up fast on longer stays). Each one is open only to eligible service members, retirees, and their families! Making them hidden gems for affordable, luxury travel.

🌺 Hale Koa Hotel: Honolulu, Hawaii

Located right on Waikiki Beach, Hale Koa is a beachfront paradise designed exclusively for military members and their families. Expect tropical gardens, direct beach access, on-site restaurants, luaus, and resort-level amenities — all at a fraction of local hotel prices.

📍 Oahu, Hawaii
🔗 Learn more about Hale Koa

🎡 Shades of Green Resort – Walt Disney World, Florida

This is Disney magic at military rates. Shades of Green sits right on Walt Disney World property and offers large family rooms, easy park access, and military-exclusive ticket discounts. It’s one of the best ways to experience Disney without breaking the bank.

📍 Orlando, Florida
🔗 Explore Shades of Green

🏯 New Sanno Hotel – Tokyo, Japan

In the heart of Tokyo, The New Sanno Hotel is a U.S. military owned hotel is a peaceful, family-friendly retreat in one of the busiest cities on Earth. Think American style comforts with Japanese hospitality! Plus access to tours, dining, and easy train connections to top attractions with complimentary concierge service.

📍 Tokyo, Japan
🔗 Discover the New Sanno Hotel

More Military Only Resorts Worth Knowing About

Beyond Hale Koa, Shades of Green, and the New Sanno, there are a few more military-exclusive hotels and recreation centers around the world that are just as stunning, and equally affordable.
Like the others, these properties are deeply discounted (often 40–50% off commercial rates), tax-free, and reserved for active duty, retirees, reservists, and eligible DoD civilians.

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort: Garmisch, Germany

Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, this lodge looks like something straight out of a snow globe. Edelweiss offers year-round adventure, skiing in winter, hiking and castle tours in summer. Plus guided trips to Munich and Austria.

📍 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
🔗 Learn more

Dragon Hill Lodge: Seoul, South Korea

Located in the heart of Seoul, Dragon Hill Lodge combines resort comfort with easy access to Korea’s top attractions, shopping, and cultural sites. Whether you’re exploring palaces or hitting K-pop cafes, it’s the perfect home base for military travelers.

📍 Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, South Korea
🔗 Learn more

The Inns of the Corps: Various Locations (Hawaii, Japan, California)

These Marine Corps-run inns are perfect for shorter stays or budget-friendly beach getaways. Many are oceanfront or just minutes from base amenities, with family-style suites and low nightly rates.

📍 Locations include Kaneohe Bay (Hawaii), Camp Foster (Okinawa), and Camp Pendleton (California)
🔗 Explore locations

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites + Navy Lodge

You’ll find these across the U.S. and overseas. from beachside rooms in Guam to urban spots like Naples, Italy. While simpler than AFRC resorts, they’re clean, comfortable, and unbeatable for price and location.

📍 Worldwide (on and near naval bases)
🔗 Find a Navy Lodge

AFRC Recreation Areas (U.S. Mainland)

Several bases also have recreation lodges open to eligible travelers, from cabins in the Smoky Mountains to lakefront retreats at Fort McCoy and Fort Fisher. Perfect for family vacations that mix outdoor fun with serious savings. Check availability through Armed Forces Recreation Centers.

Deer Valley Resort: Salute to Service Military Section (Park City, Utah)

Located in beautiful Park City, Utah, Deer Valley Resort (a Hyatt-affiliated property) includes a dedicated military only allocation called Salute to Service. This gives eligible service members and families access to resort-level accommodations with deep discounts.

📍 Park City, Utah
🔗 Deer Valley “Salute to Service” Military Program

National Park Passes FREE for Military & Disabled Veterans

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Military members (including veterans) can get free Annual or Lifetime America the Beautiful passes, which give you access to 2,000+ federal lands and parks.

Got a VA rating?
Veterans with 10%+ disability are also eligible for the Access Pass, which comes with campground and amenity discounts.

🎟 FREE Events and Hidden Deals

Your base’s ITT (Information, Tickets & Travel) office is a hidden gem.
Theme parks, hotels, ski passes, local attractions, rentals for camping & outdoor activities! They’ve got it all, and usually cheaper than anywhere else online.

Pair it with:

• VetTix.org for free event tickets (concerts, sports, theater)
• MWR trips + lodging for budget friendly options near base

Veterans get FREE Cruises

You read that right.
Veterans sail free with the Margaritaville at Sea “Heroes Sail Free” deal. We’ve done it and the only thing better than tropical drinks is tropical drinks onboard a free cruise.

Planning a Different Cruise?
Military discounts apply on select Disney Cruise Line sailings, port excursions included. You can even get military discount deals on pretty much any cruise line with VacationsToGo (military only section!). We’ve booked 4 military discounted cruises with them since 2006.

Miscellaneous (ALL YEAR) Veterans Discounts

• 🛒 Lowe’s: 10% off eligible purchases year-round for veterans, active-duty, and their families.
• 🛠️ Home Depot: 10% off eligible purchases for veterans, active duty, and their families.
• 🎥 AMC Theaters: $5 tickets for veterans on Veterans Day, and discounts for military members year-round for select movies.
• 🍏 Apple: 10% off select Apple products and accessories for current and veteran members of the U.S. military, National Guard, and Reserve. (Immediate family members in the same household are also eligible)
• 🛍️ T-Mobile: 15% off for veterans and military families.
• 💳 Verizon: 15% off monthly wireless plan charges for military members and veterans.
• 🍔 Hard Rock Café: 10% off food and merchandise for veterans year-round.
• 🍕 Papa John’s: 25% off regular menu-priced orders for veterans
• 🚙 Enterprise Car Rental: 5% discount on rentals

✨👉🏼 Follow for more! We’re a full time travel family using military benefits to travel the world. Check out our “How to fly Space A Guide & Military Resorts Arounds the World” videos 🤙🏼🇺🇸 Each Deal for Veterans day is broken down below! Happy Veterans Day! 🎆

🥞 Veterans Day 2026 Breakfast Freebies

There’s no better way to start Veterans Day than with a hot cup of coffee and a free breakfast made with love. 🥰
Here’s where veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses can fuel up on November 11, 2025. Most offers require dining in and proof of service, so bring your ID just in case!

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🍩 Dunkin’ Donuts

Offer: Free donut for veterans and active-duty military (in-store only).
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Dunkin’ keeps things simple and sweet every year — just stop by a participating Dunkin’ and choose your favorite donut. No purchase or ID required.
🔗 Official 2024 offer

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☕ Starbucks

Offer: Free tall (12 oz) brewed hot or iced coffee.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Veterans, service members, and military spouses can grab a free tall coffee at participating Starbucks on 11/11/25. Starbucks will also donate $200,000 to the USO and Wounded Warrior Project.
🔗 Official site

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🥞 IHOP

Offer: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (dine-in only).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Two fluffy pancakes topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped topping, served with eggs, hash browns, and bacon or sausage.
🔗 Official site

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🍳 Denny’s

Offer: Free Original Grand Slam® from 5 a.m.–12 p.m. (dine-in only).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage — all free for veterans and active-duty personnel with valid ID.
🔗 Official press release

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🍗 Chick-fil-A (Metro DC Region & Select Locations)

Offer: Free Chicken Biscuit (breakfast hours) or Original Chicken Sandwich (lunch/dinner).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Metro DC area — and others nationwide — are offering a complimentary entrée for veterans and active-duty military with proof of service.
🔗 Official announcement

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🍟 Wendy’s

Offer: Free breakfast combo.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Wendy’s has a history of offering veterans free breakfast combos (like the Breakfast Baconator Combo). We’re still waiting for their 2026 update, but it’s expected to return.
🔗 WeSalute partnership page

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🥯 Anna’s House

Offer: Free Traditionalist Breakfast for veterans (dine-in or take-out).
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
A Michigan favorite, Anna’s House honors local veterans with a complimentary hearty breakfast. Gluten-free and vegan options available.
🔗 Official Instagram @myannashouse

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🥓 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Offer: Free Sunrise Pancake Special (dine-in only, 11/11/25).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
All veterans and active-duty military dining in can enjoy a free stack of pancakes with eggs and breakfast meat. Plus, 25% off military-themed merchandise through Veterans Day.
🔗 Press release

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🍔 McDonald’s (Michigan & Select States)

Offer: Free Sausage Egg McMuffin Meal with valid ID (dine-in or drive-thru, until 10:30 a.m.).
🟢 2025 offer, regional, 2026 confirmation pending
Participating Michigan locations will serve a free meal including hash brown + coffee. Other regions may announce similar local promotions.
🔗 WNEM News source

🥯 Einstein Bros. Bagels

Offer: Free hot or iced coffee (any size) for veterans and active-duty military on November 11, 2025. Redeem in-bakery, through the mobile app, or online with code 8227 or FREECOFFEE. 🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending

🔗 Official site / Source

🍔 Veterans Day 2026 Lunch & Dinner Free Meals

After your morning coffee, it’s time to grab lunch (or dinner) — on the house!
These restaurants are saying thank you to our nation’s heroes with free meals, discounts, and special Veterans Day menus on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

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🍔 White Castle

Offer: Free combo meal (any combo or breakfast combo).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a complimentary combo meal all day long. Just show proof of service at participating locations.
🔗 Official site

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🍗 Buffalo Wild Wings

Offer: 10 free boneless wings and fries (dine-in or walk-in only).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Valid on Nov 11, 2025, for dine-in at participating locations. Bring your military ID and enjoy a plate of their classic wings and fries.
🔗 American Legion confirmation

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🍗 Chick-fil-A

Offer: Free Original Chicken Sandwich (lunch/dinner hours).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Veterans can enjoy a free entrée — the Original Chicken Sandwich during lunch or dinner, or a Chicken Biscuit during breakfast hours.
🔗 Official Metro DC announcement

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🧀 Charleys Philly Steaks

Offer: FREE gourmet fries with a purchase of any cheesesteak & drink to honor our heroes at Charleys!🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
A juicy cheesesteak for those who served — just mention the promo and show your military ID at checkout.
🔗 Facebook Post

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🥪 Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que

Offer: Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Veterans and active-duty members can get a hearty sandwich plate — no purchase required. Dine-in only.
🔗 Official site

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🥤 Sheetz

Offer: Free half turkey sub + drink + free car wash (via Sheetz app).
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Last year’s deal covered both food and car wash perks. Expect similar offers this year through the Sheetz Rewards app.
🔗 2024 news post

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🥪 Mission BBQ

Offer: Free sandwich for all veterans and active-duty military.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Join them at noon for the live National Anthem — it’s their annual tradition.
🔗 Official site

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🍲 Piada Italian Street Food

Offer: Free entrée (in-store only).
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Piada usually thanks veterans with a free entrée of their choice. Bring your military ID and order in person.
🔗 Official site

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🍔 In-N-Out Burger

Offer: Free burger, fries & drink combo.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Available from 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m. on Nov 11, 2025 at participating locations.
🔗 Official site

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🍔 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Offer: Free Freddy’s Combo Meal Card (no purchase required).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Cards are available on Nov 11 and redeemable through Dec 31, 2025. Just stop by your local Freddy’s.
🔗 Official site

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🍲 Bibibop Asian Grill

Offer: Free bowl for veterans and active-duty military.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Proof of service required; offer valid for dine-in guests only.
🔗 Official site

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🌯 Chipotle Mexican Grill

Offer: Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) free entrée for service members and veterans (valid 4 p.m.–8 p.m. local time).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Show a valid military ID in-restaurant to redeem. Limit five free entrées per check. Not valid for online, app, or delivery orders.
🔗 Official site

Dine-In Specials & Sit-Down Meals

🍴 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Offer: Free Sunrise Pancake Special + 25% off military-themed merchandise.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Dine-in only, valid 11/11/25.
🔗 Press release

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🍝 Olive Garden

Offer: Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Traditionally offers pasta favorites with soup or salad for dine-in guests.
🔗 Official site

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🍲 Applebee’s

Offer: Free full-size entrée from Veterans Day menu + $5 Bounce Back Card.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Choose from seven classic entrées — including steak, shrimp, or pasta — dine-in only.
🔗 Press release

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🍕 California Pizza Kitchen

Offer: Free entrée from select Veterans Day menu.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Includes pizza, pasta, or salad choices. Dine-in only.
🔗 Official site

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🍤 Red Lobster

Offer: Free Shrimp & Chips meal.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Last year’s offer featured crispy shrimp, fries, and coleslaw.
🔗 Official site

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🍦 Friendly’s

Offer: Free All-American Burger + beverage (11 a.m.–5 p.m., dine-in).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Proof of service required; dine-in only.
🔗 Stripes.com confirmation

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🍽️ Golden Corral

Offer: Military Appreciation Night (free meal for dine-in guests).
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Usually held from 5 p.m. to close.
🔗 Official site

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🍔 Bonefish Grill

Offer: Free Bang Bang Shrimp + soft drink.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Available for dine-in with valid military ID.
🔗 Official site

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🌶️ Chili’s Grill & Bar

Offer: Free entrée from select Veterans Day menu.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Dine-in only; valid military ID required.
🔗 Official site

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🥩 Outback Steakhouse

Offer: Free Bloomin’ Onion + non-alcoholic beverage with entrée purchase.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Offer valid for dine-in guests with ID.
🔗 Official site

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🍖 Texas Roadhouse

Offer: Free meal or meal voucher.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Available 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at participating locations.
🔗 Official site

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🍗 TGI Fridays

Offer: Free lunch entrée (11 a.m.–3 p.m.).
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Served from their special Veterans Day menu.
🔗 Official site

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🎯 Dave & Buster’s

Offer: Free entrée (up to $20) + $10 Game Card.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Veterans and active-duty guests only; dine-in required.
🔗 Official site

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🍔 Red Robin

Offer: Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger + bottomless fries.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Dine-in only with proof of service.
🔗 Official site

Veterans Day 2026 Treats, Coffee & Snacks

Because a free donut (or smoothie!) totally counts as self-care. 🍩☕💪
Here’s the sweet side of Veterans Day, where veterans and active-duty service members can snag free desserts, coffee, or treats on November 11, 2025.

🍪 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Offer: Free Pizookie® dessert with dine-in meal purchase.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Veterans can enjoy BJ’s signature warm cookie-and-ice-cream dessert on the house. Available for dine-in only.
🔗 Official site

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🍩 Dunkin’ Donuts

Offer: Free donut for veterans and active-duty military (in-store only).
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
No ID or purchase required — just stop by and grab a donut as Dunkin’s way of saying thanks.
🔗 2024 blog post

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🍩 Tim Hortons

Offer: Free donut for veterans and active-duty military.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Valid at participating U.S. locations; proof of service may be required.
🔗 Official site

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🍦 Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Offer: First 6 oz of frozen yogurt FREE.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Menchie’s is once again treating veterans to 6 oz of free froyo on Veterans Day. Simply show your military ID at checkout.
🔗 Official site

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🥣 Playa Bowls

Offer: Free acai bowl for veterans.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Participating locations offer a free bowl (usually the “Playa Classic”) — proof of service required.
🔗 Official site

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🥤 Smoothie King

Offer: Free 20 oz smoothie.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Available at participating U.S. stores for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.
🔗 Official site

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🥤 Beyond Juicery + Eatery

Offer: Free smoothie for veterans.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Must show proof of military service; valid in-store only.
🔗 Official site

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☕ BIGGBY Coffee

Offer: 16 oz beverage for $1.99.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
BIGGBY is offering any 16-oz drink for just $1.99 to all veterans and active-duty members.
🔗 Press release

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☕ Scooter’s Coffee

Offer: Free any-size handcrafted drink.
🟡 2024 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Proof of service required; valid for drive-thru and in-store purchases.
🔗 Official site

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🍩 Krispy Kreme

Offer: Free donut + small coffee.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy any donut and a small hot or iced coffee at no cost.
🔗 Official site

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🍕 Little Caesars

Offer: Free Lunch Combo (4-slice DEEP!DEEP! Dish + 20 oz drink).
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Available from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for in-store pickup only. Proof of service required.
🔗 Official site

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🥪 Firehouse Subs

Offer: Buy-One-Get-One Free sub with valid military ID at participating locations.
🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending
Available on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, for dine-in or takeout only.

🔗 Official site

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🛒 Kroger

Offer: Extra 10% off in-store food and household purchases for military members and veterans on November 11, 2025.

🟢 2025 offer, 2026 confirmation pending

Valid with military ID or proof of service at participating Kroger locations. Offer applies in-store only.

🔗 Official site (check your local weekly ad for participation details)

🎖️ Keep Checking Back (This List Updates Daily)

I’ll be updating this post every single day leading up to November 11th as new Veterans Day deals go live. A lot of brands release their offers closer to the date, so if you don’t see your favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or hotel yet… it’s probably coming soon!

My goal is to make this the most accurate, up-to-date list anywhere online, verified directly from official press releases and brand pages. Think of this post as the Black Friday and Christmas morning of Veterans Day freebies 🎁🇺🇸

Bookmark this page, share it with your favorite veteran, and check back often. I’ll keep adding new offers as they drop.

👉🏼 And if you find a verified deal I missed, comment below or message me on Instagram @saltyvagabonds . I’ll add it to the list and give you a shout-out in the updates!

Happy Veterans Day, and thank you to every service member, veteran, and military family who makes this community what it is. ❤️🤍💙