Best Veterans Day Deals of 2025 | Watch for FREE Meals, Coffee, Haircuts & More
Celebrate Veterans Day with free meals and sweet deals!
Veterans Day 2025 is Tuesday, November 11th, and many stores and restaurants will offer free meals and other discounts, freebies, and deals for veterans, active-duty military members, and their spouses!
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).
Here’s a look at all the best Veterans Day free meals, deals, and other freebies that were available in 2024:
10% OFF in-store and online at Academy Sports
All military and first responders got 10% off their in-store and online purchases at Academy Sports. This offer was valid through the end of the day on, November 11th, 2024.
Free entrée and $5 towards your next meal at Applebee’s
On November 11th, 2024, U.S. veterans and active-duty military got a FREE full-size entrée at participating Applebee’s restaurants (valid for dine-in only). Proof of military service was required. Take a look at the menu for this special event!
Additionally, Applebee’s honored these special guests with a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.
Free ride-thru car wash from Autobell
On Veterans Day 2024, Autobell Car Wash offered all veterans and active-duty service members a free Ride-Thru Exterior wash, or an equivalent credit toward another wash option, at all Autobell locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
No coupon, barcode, or ID was required to claim this offer.
20% off at Big Lots
From November 8th to November 11th, Big Lots offered veterans and active military members an additional 20% off in-store purchases.Military or veteran ID was required to claim this offer!
FREE Pizookie from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
On November 11th, 2024, veterans and active-duty military personnel got a complimentary Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with no minimum food purchase at BJ’s!
Additionally, current and former military who dined at BJ’s on November 11th received a free appetizer coupon for their next visit (valid through 12/31/24).
Valid military ID or proof of service was required to claim these offers.
Free meal at Bob Evans
On November 11th, 2024, veterans and active-duty military personnel got a FREE meal from Bob Evans’ Veterans Day Menu. Proof of military service was required.
Veterans ate free at Bombshells.
At Bombshells Restaurant & Bar, veterans ate free on Veterans Day 2024. Families accompanying veterans and active servicemembers received a 20% discount on Veterans Day, too!
Free meal from California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen honored US veterans and active-duty service members with a free dine-in entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu.
All veterans and active-duty service members who ate at CPK on Veterans Day also received a Buy One Get One free coupon valid for any pizza, pasta or salad from November 12th through November 25th, 2024.
Free beverage from Casey’s
On November 11th, veterans got any size coffee or fountain drink FREE at Casey’s. The chain also extended this offer year-round to active-duty military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders including law enforcement, fire and EMS.
Free Chick Special & a drink from Chicken Salad Chick
On November 11th, 2024, Veterans and active military received a FREE Chick Special and regular-size drink at Chicken Salad Chick! Anyone eligible could just stop by in uniform or with your military ID/DD214 to redeem this offer (in-restaurant only).
Free sandwich at select Chick-fil-A restaurants
Military veterans could claim a free Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit during breakfast hours, or a free Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich during lunch/dinner hours. This offer was only valid at select Chick-fil-A restaurants, and varied by location. Proof of service was required.
Free meal at Chili’s
Chili’s offered veterans and active military members a FREE meal on Veterans Day 2024. Service members could select a free entrée from the following choices: Chicken Crispers, Chili or Soup & Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, or Oldtimer with Cheese.
Free coffee from Duck Donuts
On 11/11/24, veterans and active military could enjoy a free medium hot coffee or cold brew on the house at Duck Donuts! No purchase was necessary to redeem this offer.
Free car wash from Express Wash Concepts
On Veterans Day 2024, Express Wash Concepts offered all veterans and active-duty personnel a free signature + ceramic car wash (up to $24 value) at all 100 locations.
Express Wash Concepts is the parent company of Moo Moo Express Car Wash, Flying Ace Express Car Wash, Clean Express Auto Wash, Green Clean Express Auto Wash and Bee Clean Express Car Wash.
20% off Fire Department Coffee
In honor of Veteran’s Day 2024, Fire Department Coffee offered 20% off its online store with promo code Veteran20. This offer was valid throughout the entire month of November!
FREE meal from Firehouse Subs
On November 11th, 2024, all veterans and active duty military members received a FREE meal including a Medium Sub, chips or cookie, and a drink from Firehouse Subs. This offer was valid in-store only for those in military uniform or with valid military ID.
Free combo meal card from Freddy’s
On November 11th, 2024, all Veterans and current military personnel received a free Freddy’s combo meal card. Cards were valid through December 31, 2024.
Golden Corral had free meals for veterans.
On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th, from 4pm until close, all active U.S. service members, retired military, and veterans received a free “thank you” buffet and beverage at Golden Corral. No purchase or military ID was required to receive the free meal.
Free meal at The Greene Turtle
The Greene Turtle honored veterans in 2024 with a free meal! A valid ID was required to claim your free meal up to $15 (valid for dine-in only).
Free haircuts for veterans at Great Clips
On Monday, November 11th, veterans and active service members could go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get a free haircut or a free haircut card for a future visit.
In addition, non-military customers who got a haircut on Veterans Day at Great Clips also had the opportunity to pay it forward. They received a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran they know. The cards could be redeemed for a free haircut from November 12 through November 29th, 2024.
Veterans ate free at Hooters with the purchase of a beverage.
On Veterans Day, 2024, all retired and active-duty military who presented proof of service or a military ID could order a free dinner entree from the Hooters’ Veterans Day Menu with the purchase of a beverage. This offer was valid for dine-in only at participating Hooters locations.
The Veterans Day Menu included five of Hooters’ select entrees:
- 10-Piece Boneless Wings
- Hooters Burger
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
Free breakfast buffet at Hy-Vee
A free buffet-style breakfast was offered to all veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day 2024 from 6 AM to 10 AM at Hy-Vee stores.
Up to $25 off an entrée at Kobé Japanese Steakhouse
On Veterans Day 2024, those with military ID or other proof of military service could receive up to $25 off a regular-priced entrée with the purchase of another full-priced entrée at Kobé Ichiban.
Free Lunch Combo from Little Caesars
On Monday, November 11, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, veterans and active military could enjoy a free Lunch Combo from Little Caesars. This included four slices of Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi beverage.
No coupon was required to claim this offer, but you needed to present proof of service, such as a military ID, DD-214 form, or a veteran designation on your ID card.
Free sandwich from Mission BBQ
Mission BBQ gave veterans a free sandwich on November 11th, 2024.
Free pork chop from Perry’s Steakhouse
On November 11th, Veterans received a free Dinner-Cut Pork Chop when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entree at Perry’s Steakhouse. If dining alone or with other veterans, they received a dinner-cut pork chop for half off the original price.
Perry’s Military Menu was also available for extended hours on Veterans Day 2024, from 4 p.m. to close. Military ID or proof of service was required.
Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Steak Fries at Red Robin
Veterans and active military who are Red Robin Royalty members could get a FREE Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries with proof of service on Veterans Day (dine-in only).
15% off at Red Roof Inn
Members of the military, veterans and their families received 15% off their visit at any Red Roof Inn property when they booked and stayed from October 11 – November 14, 2024. Guests could use a VP code to claim this offer when they booked directly with the hotel, online, via the app, or by calling 800.RED.ROOF.
Up to 40% off Samsung products
For a limited time, Veterans get up to 40% off Samsung products through Samsung’s WeSalute+ Member Store. To access this discount, veterans must follow these steps to create an account.
Free drink at Scooter’s Coffee
On 11/11/24, veterans could enjoy a FREE Medium Drink with military ID at Scooter’s Coffee. This offer was valid in-store only and there was a limit of one free drink per military ID.
Free coffee from Starbucks
On November 11th, 2024, Starbucks honored Veterans, military service members, and military spouses with a free tall (12-ounce) brewed coffee (hot or iced) at participating U.S. stores and licensed locations.
10% off two separate purchases storewide at Target
Target offered veterans, military personnel, and their families a Circle offer for 10% off storewide through November 11th, 2024. Then, the discount could be used twice either in-store or online!
Free doughnut at Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons guests in a US military uniform or with a valid Veteran’s ID received a free classic donut at participating US Tim Hortons locations (not valid for digital orders, pick up, or delivery).
Free flotation therapy session from True REST Float Spa
On November 11th (and the eleventh day of every month!), True REST Float Spas provides free float therapy sessions to US Military members and veterans. Float therapy is scientifically proven to safely and holistically help treat and manage the symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Interested veterans are encouraged to call their local True REST Float Spa to reserve their free floatation therapy appointment.
20% off at Walgreens
From Friday, November 8th through Monday, November 11th, veterans, military service members and their families received 20 percent off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide.
Free breakfast combo from Wendy’s
On Veterans Day 2024, veterans and those currently serving in the US military got a FREE Breakfast Combo during Wendy’s breakfast hours – no purchase required!
There was no military ID required to claim this offer
Free Combo Meal from White Castle
White Castle offering a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members who dined at a participating White Castle restaurant on Veterans Day 2024. No purchase was necessary to claim this offer, and military IDs were requested.
Free appetizer from Yard House
On Veterans Day 2024, veterans and active-duty military personnel received a FREE appetizer with a valid military ID. This offer was available for dine-in guests only, and no purchase was 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 men and women 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!
Here’s more to add to the list:
Firehouse Subs gives a free meal (med sub, chips, & drink) to veterans and active duty members.
Famous Dave’s gives a free GA Chopped Pork Sandwich and one side to veterans tomorrow.
Hy-Vee grocery stores has a free bureakfast buffet for veterans and active duty members tomorrow 6am-10am.
Chik-fil-A gives a free chicken sandwich to Veterans.
SWEET! Thanks for this awesome list, Betsy! 🙌
Also, Mission BBQ – “Free sandwich on Veterans Day for American Heroes…Our Veterans”.
I’m seeing that now too! Thanks a bunch for the heads up!
Bubba’s 33 invites our local Veterans to join us on Monday, November 11, from 11am – 4pm to enjoy lunch on us. Choose your free* entrée from our special Veterans Day Lunch Menu. Can’t stay to eat? Receive a voucher* to use on a future visit
SO cool! Thanks for sharing! 💞
At participating Texas Roadhouse locations, for all active and retired military or current military veterans, you can dine in or receive a meal voucher on November 11, 2024 from 11:00am – 2:00pm with form of military ID. These vouchers are good for dine in or carry out at a later time. Vouchers can be redeemed through May 31, 2025
Woohoo! Thank you so much for letting us know!
Is Cafe Rio doing half off this year?
Hi Melanie! I don’t find anything on that for this year but we’ll keep an eye out! 👀
Yes they are! I got an email from them.
Rubio’s has a BOGO today for Veterans
Thank you!
My husband has had a beast of a time today – Great Clips couldn’t find their vouchers, local Chick Fil A said they didn’t participate, Wendy’s said he needed the app. He came home to make himself breakfast and went back out to see if anything would work… Luckily our Texas Roadhouse was giving out their vouchers early and he said Sheetz’s free wash/sub/drink was easy. I wish that the big chains would list out participating locations so folks don’t waste their time/gas.
Oh bummer! SO sorry to hear that, Cassie. Thanks for the update on how the offers have each been working near you. Glad that he could grab the Sheetz and Texas Roadhouse offers! 💞🙌
Chick-fil-A automatically added the sandwich to my husbands app. There is a way to register your app as a Veteran or a Teacher etc. as a “community status”.
I would contact Great Clips
I want to THANK all of the wonderful people who serve/served this country!!!