Veterans Day 2026 Offers: FREE Meals, Haircuts & More

Celebrate Veterans Day with free meals and sweet deals!

Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11th, and many stores and restaurants have already announced free meals and other discounts, freebies, and deals for veterans, active-duty military members, and their spouses!

Below, we’re sharing all of the free meals and other offers that have been confirmed for Veterans Day 2026. Keep checking back as November 11th approaches, because we’ll be adding all the best Veterans Day deals to this list as they’re announced!

Please note that in many cases, proof of military service will be required to claim these offers. We recommend calling ahead to make sure that your local restaurants and retailers are participating (and to verify their ID requirements).

Get 10% off in-store and online at Academy Sports.

All military and first responders get 10% off their in-store and online purchases at Academy Sports. This discount is available to military members currently serving and veterans from all five branches, plus the Reserves and National Guard.

Bubba’s 33 is offering a free lunch for Veterans.

On November 11th, 2026, veterans can visit Bubba’s 33 for a free lunch from 11 am to 4 pm, or get a voucher for a future visit.

Enjoy a free meal at Chili’s.

Chili’s is offering veterans and active military members a FREE meal on Wednesday, November 11th. Service members can select a free entrée from the following choices: Chicken Crispers, Chili or Soup & Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, or an Oldtimer with Cheese.

Receive a free combo meal card from Freddy’s.

On Wednesday, November 11th, all Veterans and current military personnel can stop by Freddy’s to receive a free combo meal card – no purchase necessary! Cards may be redeemed through November 25th, 2026.

Golden Corral will have free meals for Veterans.

On November 11th, from 4 PM until close, all active U.S. service members, retired military, and veterans will receive a free “thank you” meal at Golden Corral.

Great Clips is giving free haircuts to Veterans.

On Wednesday, November 11th, veterans and active service members can go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit.

Additionally, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day at Great Clips will also receive a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran they know. These cards can be redeemed for a free haircut through December 4th, 2026.

Get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Steak Fries at Red Robin.

Veterans and active duty service members get a FREE Red’s Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries with proof of service on Wednesday, November 11th (dine-in only).

Save up to 30% on Samsung products.

For a limited time, veterans get up to 30% off Samsung products through Samsung’s WeSalute+ Member Store. To access this discount, veterans must follow these steps to create an account.

Veterans & service members get a free haircut at Sport Clips.

Participating Sport Clips locations will offer free haircuts for veterans and service members on Wednesday, November 11th.

Through November 14th, participating Sport Clips stores will also donate $2 from every paid haircut to the VFW’s Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship fund.

Enjoy a free appetizer from Yard House.

On Wednesday, November 11th, veterans and active-duty military personnel will receive a FREE appetizer with a valid military ID. This offer is available for dine-in guests only, and no purchase is necessary.

Please remember that in many cases, proof of military service is required to get these deals. We recommend calling ahead to make sure that your local restaurants and retailers are participating (and to verify their ID requirements).

A BIG thank you to all the Military personnel who served our country in the past and who are currently serving our country and protecting our freedom! ♥

Thank a veteran with these FREE “Thank You For Your Service” printable cards!