Businesses love to honor veterans and military members on Veterans Day each year, and this year the list is even bigger than ever.
Veterans Day freebies often include free meals, haircuts, car washes, oil changes, a free night at a bed and breakfast, free entrance to national parks, and free admission to many museums, theme parks, and zoos.
At the bottom of the list are some Veterans Day discounts to popular stores like Walgreens, Target, and Publix.
For more information about Veterans Day freebies, visit this FAQ on how veterans can get these freebies.
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Free Food at Thousands of Restaurants Around the Country
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The most popular Veterans Day freebie around the countryis restaurantsgiving out free meals on Veterans Day to honor their service with some free food.
This list has all your favorite restaurants on it, including IHOP, Red Lobster, Chili's, Golden Corral, and thousands more.
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Free Night Lodging at B&B's Around the Country (Wednesday, November 10, 2021)
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Veterans, active duty, national guard, and reserves can stay the night atparticipating B&B'sfor freearound the country during the B&Bs for Vets event. Some locations offer one night and others may provide more.
It's common for the free stayto be offered the night before Veterans Day, on November 10, 2021. However, some locations are different—this is noted in the link above.
You must call the inn directly to speak to them about reserving your room. Proof of service is required to take part in this offer.
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Free Entrance Into National Parks (Thursday, November 11, 2021)
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This freebie is in honor of Veterans Day but everyone can take part in it.
Over 100 national parks will waive admission fees on November 11, 2021,in honor of Veterans Day. Find a park near you from the National Park Service website.
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Aquarium of the Pacific Free Admission (Thursday, November 11, 2021)
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This year, the Aquarium of the Pacific honors Veterans Day by giving free admission to veterans and military personnel.
This event takes place from9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Veterans Day only, which this year is Thursday, November 11.
Aquarium of the Pacific is inLong Beach, CA. Military ID and advanced reservations are required; walk ups are not permitted.
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Free Car Washes for Veterans (Thursday, November 11, 2021)
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Gracefor Vets is a non-profit organization that has gotten together over 1,600 independent car washes in four countries, to offer veterans and service personnel a free car wash on November 11, 2021.
Some countries might honor military members on a different day, in which case the free car wash can be had on April 25.
Since 2003, Grace for Vets helped give millions of veterans a free car wash. Last year alone, participants of Grace for Vets gave out over 350,000 free car washes.
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Free Veterans Day Haircuts at Sports Clips (Thursday, November 11, 2021)
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Veterans and active duty U.S. service members with military ID can stop inon Thursday, November 11, to get a free haircut at anyparticipating Sports Clips location.
There are over 1,800 locations; see the above link for a map of all participating locations.
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Free Haircuts at Great Clips (Thursday, November 11, 2021)
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Veterans and active, inactive, or retired military members can stop into Great Clips for a free haircut on Veterans Day, November 11. If they don't want a haircut that day, they can get a haircut card that they can redeem through December 10, 2021.
Anyone elsecan stop in to get their haircut on November 11 and receive a free haircut card that they can give to a veteran, which is redeemable through December 10.
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Free Admission to Mount Vernon (Thursday, November 11, 2021)
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This year on Veterans Day, November 11, all active duty, former, and retired military personnel get free entrance to Mount Vernonfrom 9:00 AMthrough 4:00 PM.
Family members and other guests who want to attend must pay the regular price. However, children 5 and under are free.
The free tickets can be picked up when you arrive. The full address is 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
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Free SeaWorld San Diego Admission (2021)
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Veterans and active duty military, and three guests,get into SeaWorld San Diego for free. However, you can't get admission at the gate—you have to do it through the link above by logging in with Troop ID.
Tickets must be redeemed by December 24, 2021. The veteran needs to be present with their guests upon redemption at the park.
Be sure to read through the website for any fine print regarding free access to the SeaWorld location you're interested in.
Free Health and Dental Care by PanCare of Florida (Friday, November 5, 2021)
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Created by PanCare of Florida,theStand Up for Veteransevent provides free health and dental care to veterans, even if they're not a patient.
This year, this offer is valid on Friday, November 5, 2021, at several locations in Florida.
Be sure to check that link above for more information, like to see if your location is offering the medical and/or the dental care, as well as to learn how to make an appointment.
Bring your DD-214 to verify your veteran status.
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Free Admission to World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta (2021)
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Members of the Armed Forces (active duty, reserves, and veterans) get free admission all year to the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta when they show their valid Armed Forces ID card.
For Veterans Day 2021, regular admission rates will apply to family members and other guests.
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Free Birmingham Zoo Admission (November 11, 2021)
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The Birmingham Zoo inBirmingham, ALis letting all, veterans, active and retired military members and their dependents get into the zoo free on Thursday, November 11.
Bring your proof of service (military ID card, dependent ID card, or driver’s license with veterans designation) to take part in all the fun the zoo has to offer.
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Veterans Day Discounts 2021
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Veterans can save at their favorite stores this Veterans Day with these discounts.
- Target 10% Military and Veteran Discount: Vets and military members get 10% off their Target order (online and in-store) up through November 11. Visit the above link to learn how to register for this discount. It has a two-time use, and applies to the entire basket.
- Walgreens 20% Military Discount: With myWalgreens and proof of service, military members, veterans, and their families get a 20% in-store discount at Walgreens or Duane Reade stores, from November 11 through November 14. Several products are excluded from this discount, including alcohol, dairy, tobacco, stamps, and more.
- Bed Bath & Beyond 25% Armed Forces Discount: As a thank you to military personnel and veterans, Bed Bath & Beyond is offering an in-store and online discount of 25% off the entire cart from November 11 through November 13, 2021.
- Dollar General 20% Military Discount: From November 11 through November 14, veterans, active duty military, and their families save 20% when they use DG Digital Coupons and verify their military credentials.
- Rack Room Shoes 20% Discount:Military members and their families can show a valid military ID at Rack Room Shoes on November 11 (in stores only) to receive 20% off their total purchase.
- Pleasure Pier BOGO Free: Get a free All Day Ride Pass at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, TX, when you buy one at full price. Valid November 13 & 14, 2021.
- Publix 10% Veterans Day Discount: Publix is offering 10% off items purchased on Veterans Dayfor active and retired military and their family members.Proper ID is required and some exclusions apply (see the link above for all the details).
- Red Roof Inn 10% Discount- Veterans, retirees, and active military members can get 10% off the standard room rate on their next vacation. Use the code through that link to apply the Red Roof Inn discount.
- 15% Off Kingsmill Resort Rooms:Veterans and active-dutymilitary personnel who show military ID can get 15% off the regular room rates at Kingsmill Resort. It's valid for groups under 10 people.
FAQs
Does Cracker Barrel have a Veterans Day special? ›
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
On Veterans Day, veterans can receive a free slice of double fudge Coca-Cola cake with their meal.
Burger King Veteran's Day deal 2022: Free Whopper
Burger King has a deal for veterans who are members of its Royal Perks loyalty program. Through the BK app, veterans can get a free Whopper Friday.
No! Walmart does not offer a military discount.
Is Olive Garden doing free on Veterans Day? ›Olive Garden: Olive Garden is offering a free entrée from a special menu to veterans and active-duty service members. All entrees include Olive Garden's famous breadsticks and a choice of a soup or salad.
Does Starbucks give veteran discounts? ›Starbucks. Starbucks is offering a free tall (12-ounce) hot or iced coffee, one per person for veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating U.S. Starbucks stores.
Does Chick-Fil-A give military discounts? ›Participating Chick-fil-A locations offer 10% military discounts. Always check with the store first. Typically, you must present a valid military ID.
Is Chick-Fil-A giving free food on Veterans Day? ›All active-duty and former military personnel can get one free chicken sandwich from participating Chick-Fil-A locations.
Is Little Caesars giving free pizza on Veterans Day? ›On Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military can get a free lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Little Caesars. Only select Little Caesars are participating, so make sure you call ahead to your local one before you head over.
Is Amazon giving discount for veterans? ›Amazon doesn't offer a year-round military or veteran discount, but Amazon Prime can still benefit military members, particularly those stationed overseas.
Does Amazon have military discount? ›Amazon does not offer a military discount on products, Amazon Prime, AWS, or other services, but there are a few options that can help you save on everyday expenses and ways to receive a reduced rate on the Prime membership.
Does Kohl's give a VA discount? ›
Every Monday of the year is “Military Monday” at Kohl's. On Military Mondays, veterans, active-duty, National Guard and reserve service members and their families can get a 15% military discount on almost everything in the store.
Is Starbucks giving free coffee on Veterans Day? ›Starbucks: Starbucks is once again saying "thank you" to veterans, military service members and military spouses this Veterans Day with free coffee.
Do veterans get discounts at Costco? ›While Costco doesn't offer free or discounted memberships, we do provide an exclusive military offer to join Costco as a new member and receive a $20 Costco Shop Card!
Is Chick Fil A free for military? ›All active-duty and former military personnel can get one free chicken sandwich from participating Chick-Fil-A locations.
Does Mcdonalds discount veterans? ›McDonald's -- All active duty military service members and veterans can receive a free breakfast combo until 10:30 a.m.
Does Netflix offer military discount? ›Netflix does not offer Netflix military discounts.
Sadly whilst your military discount is eligible in a variety of different places Netflix does not accept military discounts. However, service members can look out for the latest Netflix promo codes and redeem these.
Target has a long-standing commitment to demonstrating our gratitude to members of the military, veterans and their families through our popular military discount, year-round support of our team and deep-rooted community partnerships.
Does Taco Bell have military discount? ›The veteran discount can vary by location and range from an 8% – 15% discount. Taco Bell – Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.
Is IHOP giving free meals to veterans? ›IHOP is giving veterans and active-duty military a free stack of Red, White & Blueberry pancakes on Friday.
Does Taco Bell have Veterans Day? ›Is Taco Bell Open on Veterans Day? Taco Bell is open on Veterans Day.
Does Papa John's give veterans discount? ›
Papa John's is one of the world's top pizza chains. Unfortunately, they do not offer a set military discount.
Does Pizza Hut have a veterans discount? ›Can I get a military discount at Pizza Hut? Yes, as a member of the U.S. Military you can get 10% off at Pizza Hut, although you'll need to stop by a local store after the order is processed. At your local Pizza Hut, you'll need to show the cashier a valid military ID to get the discount.
Does dominos do Veterans Day? ›Domino C-stores are offering veterans and military service members with valid ID a free drink in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans and active-duty military will receive a complimentary meal at participating locations on Veterans Day.
Do veterans get discount at Best Buy? ›Best Buy Military Discount - 10% Off - Military Veteran Discounts.
Does Disney plus offer military discount? ›Service members, military family members, honorably discharged veterans and all other authorized Exchange shoppers worldwide get 25% off annual Disney+ annual subscriptions when they sign up via ShopMyExchange.com. Military.com provides discount information as a service to our members.
Does Hulu give military discount? ›Hulu offers a military discount through their Exchange exclusive offer. Get one month free and 10% off each additional month ($7.99 before discount) for up to 1 year. Offer valid only for Limited Commercials plan.
What shoe brands have military discount? ›- Nike. Nike offers a 10% discount both online and in stores to all active-duty service members, reservists, veterans and dependents. ...
- Adidas. ...
- Converse. ...
- Rack Room Shoes. ...
- Crocs. ...
- Xero Shoes. ...
- Zappos. ...
- Asics.
I spoke with a very friendly manager and was told that “Yes” he does hand out a 10% military discount to those who ask.
How much is a prime membership for military? ›However, military members and veterans can definitely take advantage of the year-round Prime membership, which begins at $14.99 a month or $139 for an entire year.
Does Target offer VA discounts? ›Any active-duty military members (including National Guard and Reservists), veterans, and military family members can get 10% off two transactions twice per calendar year at Target.
Does Walgreen give veterans discount? ›
Walgreens does not offer a daily military discount but may offer special promotions around patriotic holidays, including its 20% off discount event for Veterans Day 2022.
Does TJ Maxx offer military discount? ›Does TJ Maxx offer a military discount? No. TJ Maxx does not offer a military discount at this time. However, check out the clearance rack and low-marked prices offered daily.
What is Cracker Barrel doing for veterans on Veterans Day? ›25% OFF military apparel and drinkware, in-stores and online, to help honor U.S. Veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.
Does Cracker Barrel give a senior discount? ›Cracker Barrel | ✔
No longer offers a senior discount menu.
McDonald's. This Veterans Day, McDonald's is offering free breakfast to all veterans and active-duty military members. The offer is for one Free Breakfast Combo, including a Hash Brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.
Do veterans get free coffee at Starbucks on Veterans Day? ›Starbucks: Starbucks is once again saying "thank you" to veterans, military service members and military spouses this Veterans Day with free coffee.
Is Starbucks giving away free coffee on Veterans Day? ›For Veterans Day 2022, Starbucks will offer a free tall (12-oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced) for Veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating U.S. Starbucks stores.* In addition, Starbucks is donating $200,000 split evenly between Team Red, White & Blue and Team Rubicon to support the Veteran ...
Do seniors get discounts at Walmart? ›Walmart Senior Discounts: What You Can Expect
As of 2022, Walmart doesn't offer a discount for seniors. By downloading the free Walmart app, customers can receive updates on weekly deals available in-store and online.
Does Walmart Offer a Senior Discount? Unfortunately, Walmart does not offer a discount to senior citizens. One of Walmart's biggest competitors, Target, also does not provide a discount to older adults.
Does Taco Bell give senior discounts? ›Luckily, Taco Bell offers its senior customers a 5% discount and a free drink. But remember that this offer is available only at the participating outlets. We recommend you call and check if your nearest Taco Bell location participates in the discount. The Taco Bell senior discount age requirement is 65 years or above.