Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Verified & updated for 2026
Before you go: Most offers require valid proof of service (military ID, VA card, DD-214, uniform). Call your local restaurant to confirm participation — offers vary by location and franchise. Always verify details with the business.
FREE MEALS & RESTAURANT DEALS
Applebee’s — Free full-size entrée from a special Veterans Day menu. Last year included sirloin, bacon cheeseburger, chicken tenders, plus a $5 Bounce Back Card. Dine-in only, proof of service required. Nov 11.
Aspen Creek Grill — $15 meal voucher for veterans and service members. Valid through Dec 24, 2026. Available 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Nov 11. Valid ID required.
Bob Evans — Free entrée from a special menu (11 options, breakfast and lunch/dinner). Plus coupon for free sausage gravy & biscuits on a future visit. Dine-in only, service ID required. Nov 11.
Buffalo Wild Wings — Free order of 10 boneless wings with valid ID. Annual “Wings for Heroes” promotion. Nov 11.
Chili’s — Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu: Chicken Crispers, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Oldtimer Burger, or soup & salad. Dine-in only, valid ID required. Nov 11.
Chipotle — Free chips + dip (guac, queso blanco, or salsa) with a $5 minimum in-restaurant purchase. Taxes and tips excluded. Proof of service required. Nov 11.
Denny’s — Free Original Grand Slam for veterans and military. Dine-in only, 5 a.m.–12 p.m. Valid ID required. Nov 11.
Golden Corral — 26th annual Military Appreciation Night: free dinner buffet & beverage for all who served. 4 p.m. to close. Dine-in only. Nov 11.
IHOP — Free “Red, White & Blue(berry)” pancake combo with eggs, hash browns, and bacon or sausage. 7 a.m.–7 p.m., in-store only. Military/veteran ID or DD-214 required.
In-N-Out Burger — Free meal (any burger, fries, and beverage on the menu) for veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists, and National Guard members today, Nov 11, 2026. Present proof of military service. All current and former members of the U.S. military also receive a special-edition Veterans Day decal.
Olive Garden — Free entrée from a select menu (spaghetti & meatballs, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken parmigiana, or unlimited soup/salad/breadsticks). Valid ID or proof of service required. Nov 11.
Outback Steakhouse — Free Bloomin’ Onion & beverage (fountain drink or domestic draft) for veterans & military who dine in Nov 10–11. Proof of service required.
Red Robin — Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries. Dine-in only, no purchase required. Valid military ID or proof of service. Nov 11.
Texas Roadhouse — Free meal for veterans and active military on Veterans Day. Verify local participation — offers may vary by location. Nov 11.
Starbucks — Free tall (12 oz.) hot or iced brewed coffee for veterans, active duty, and military spouses. Participating locations. Nov 11.
Dunkin’ — Free donut with in-store purchase for service members and veterans. Participating locations. Nov 11.
Krispy Kreme — Free doughnut and small brewed coffee for veterans. In-shop or drive-thru. Limit one per guest. Nov 11.
Red Lobster — Free hand-breaded shrimp & chips entrée for veterans and active duty with valid ID. Dine-in only. Nov 11.
Shake Shack — Free single ShackBurger for active military & veterans. Show valid military ID or proof of service. No purchase required. Nov 11.
Sizzler — Free lunch entrée (6 oz. Tri-Tip Sirloin, Malibu Chicken, or half dozen Crispy Shrimp) + non-alcoholic beverage until 4 p.m. Proof of service required. Nov 11.
Twin Peaks — Complimentary entrée all day from a choice of five meals (Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Caesar Salad, flatbread, or boneless wings). Valid military ID required. Nov 11.
WOB Bar & Kitchen — Free Smash Burger and side of fries for veterans and active-duty. Participating locations nationwide. Nov 11.
Yard House — Free appetizer for veterans and active duty military. Ask your server for details. Nov 11.
RETAIL & GROCERY DISCOUNTS
Target — Target Circle Military Appreciation Discount: 20% off one qualifying storewide purchase for verified military, veterans & families. Nov 5–11. Target Circle verification required.
Kohl’s — 30% off in-store for military, veterans, and families on Nov 10–11 with valid ID. Exclusions apply.
Publix — 10% off groceries on Nov 11 for veterans, active duty, and families with proof of service. Standard exclusions apply.
Food Lion — 10% off in-store on Nov 11 with military ID and MVP card. Exclusions apply.
Walgreens — 20% off eligible regular-priced items in-store for veterans, active duty, and immediate families. Exclusions apply. Nov 11.
Rack Room Shoes — 20% off in-store on Veterans Day for veterans, active duty, and dependents. ID required. Nov 11.
Tractor Supply Co. — 10% off for verified military through Hometown Heroes, plus year-round perks (quarterly 5% coupons, 2% rewards). Nov 11.
PERSONAL CARE
Great Clips — Free haircut for veterans and active duty on Nov 11. Anyone getting a haircut can request a free haircut card to give a veteran.
Sport Clips — Participating locations provide free or discounted haircuts for veterans and service members with valid ID on Nov 11.
ATTRACTIONS, MUSEUMS & RECREATION
National Parks Service — All visitors enjoy free park entry on Nov 11, 2026. Military and veterans also qualify for free annual/lifetime passes.
Colonial Williamsburg — Free admission for active duty, retirees, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and dependents from Nov 6–11. ID required.
Mount Vernon — Free admission for active duty and veterans on Nov 11, 2026, with special programming.
Museum of the American Revolution — Free admission for active duty, veterans, and Blue Star families from Nov 8–11, 2026.
San Antonio Zoo — Free admission for veterans and active duty in Nov 2026; up to four family members receive 50% off. ID required.
Aquarium of the Pacific — Free admission for veterans and active duty on Nov 11, 2026. Advance reservations required due to limited capacity.
CAR CARE & SERVICES
Grace for Vets — Participating locations nationwide offer free car washes to all veterans and active duty on Nov 11, 2026.
AutoNation — 15% off services, parts, and accessories on Veterans Day and year-round at AutoNation-branded locations. November: also 15% off Mobile Service.
ModWash — One month of membership for the cost of one wash through Veterans Day. Veterans & active duty receive 10% off monthly renewals with valid military ID.
Thank you for your service. This list is compiled from official 2026 announcements (VA News, Blue Star Families, and company releases). Always confirm with the individual location — participation and hours may vary. Many offers require proof of service and are dine-in only.
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