Best Veterans Day Deals of 2024 | FREE Meals, Coffee, Haircuts & More

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Celebrate Veterans Day with free meals and sweet deals!

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Veterans Day 2024 is Monday, 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 is 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 are available in 2024 Keep checking this post often, because we expect new offers to be announced right up until Monday, November 11th!

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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 offer is valid through November 11th, 2024.


military members eating at Applebee's

Enjoy a free entrée and $5 towards your next meal at Applebee’s.

On November 11th, 2024, U.S. veterans and active-duty military get a FREE full-size entrée at participating Applebee’s restaurants (valid for dine-in only). Proof of military service is required. Take a look at the menu for this special event!

Additionally, Applebee’s will honor these special guests with a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.


Get a free ride-thru car wash from Autobell.

On Veterans Day, Autobell Car Wash will offer 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. The rain date will be Tuesday, November 12. No coupon, barcode, or ID is required to claim this offer.


Save 20% at Big Lots.

From November 8 to November 11, Big Lots will offer veterans and active military members an additional 20% off in-store purchases. Just show your military or veteran ID to claim this offer!


deep dish chocolate chip cookie with two scoops of vanilla ice cream on top with spoon and blue napkin

Get a FREE Pizookie from BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.

On November 11th, 2024, veterans and active-duty military personnel get a complimentary Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with no minimum food purchase at BJ’s!

Additionally, current and former military who dine at BJ’s on November 11th can receive a free appetizer coupon for their next visit (valid through 12/31/24).

Valid military ID or proof of service is required to claim these offers.


Bob Evans Veterans Day meals

Enjoy a free meal at Bob Evans.

On November 11th, 2024, veterans and active-duty military personnel will get a FREE meal from Bob Evans’ Veterans Day Menu. Proof of military service is required.


Veterans eat free at Bombshells.

At Bombshells Restaurant & Bar, veterans eat free on November 11th, 2024. Families accompanying veterans and active servicemembers will receive a 20% discount on Veterans Day, too!


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Enjoy a free meal from California Pizza Kitchen.

California Pizza Kitchen is honoring US veterans and active-duty service members on November 11th with a free dine-in entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu.

All veterans and active-duty service members who eat at CPK on Veterans Day will also receive a Buy One Get One free coupon valid for any pizza, pasta or salad from November 12th through November 25th, 2024.


Grab a free beverage from Casey’s.

On November 11th, veterans can get any size coffee or fountain drink FREE at Casey’s. The chain is also extending this offer year-round to active-duty military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders including law enforcement, fire and EMS.


child eating with woman in military uniform

Claim a free Chick Special & a drink from Chicken Salad Chick.

On November 11th, 2024, Veterans and active military can recieve a FREE Chick Special and regular-size drink at Chicken Salad Chick! Anyone eligible can just stop by in uniform or with your military ID/DD214 to redeem this offer (in-restaurant only).


Get a free meal at Chili’s.

Chili’s will offer veterans and active military members a FREE meal on November 11th, 2024. Service members can select a free entrée from the following choices: Chicken Crispers, Chili or Soup & Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, or Oldtimer with Cheese.


fire fighter holding 4 bags of coffee

Save 20% on Fire Department Coffee.

In honor of Veteran’s Day 2024, Fire Department Coffee is offering 20% off its online store with promo code Veteran20. This offer is valid throughout the entire month of November!


Freddy's Steakburgers burger and drink

Get a free combo meal card from Freddy’s

On November 11th, 2024, all Veterans and current military personnel will receive a free Freddy’s combo meal card. Cards may be redeemed for any combo meal through December 31, 2024.


Golden Corral will have free meals for veterans.

On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th, from 4pm until close, all active U.S. service members, retired military, and veterans will receive a free “thank you” buffet and beverage at Golden Corral. No purchase or military ID is required to receive the free meal.


Enjoy a free meal at The Greene Turtle.

The Greene Turtle is honoring veterans this Veterans Day with a free meal on Monday, November 11th. Just show a valid ID to claim you free meal up to $15 (valid for dine-in only).


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Free haircuts for veterans at Great Clips

On Monday, 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.

In addition, non-military customers who get a haircut on Veterans Day at Great Clips salons also have the opportunity to pay it forward. They will receive a free haircut card to give to an active service member or veteran they know. The cards can be redeemed for a free haircut from November 12 through November 29th, 2024.


waitress holding a meal of wings and fries

Veterans ate free at Hooters with the purchase of a beverage in 2023.

On Veterans Day, 2024, all retired and active-duty military who present proof of service or a military ID can order a free dinner entree from the Hooters’ Veterans Day Menu with the purchase of a beverage. This offer is valid for dine-in only at participating Hooters locations.

The Veterans Day Menu includes five of Hooters’ select entrees:

  • 10-Piece Boneless Wings
  • Hooters Burger
  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad

family eating at a hibachi restaurant

Get up to $25 off an entrée at Kobé Japanese Steakhouse

On Veterans Day 2024, present your military ID or other proof of military service to receive up to $25 off a regular-priced entrée with the purchase of another full-priced entrée at Kobé Ichiban.


Enjoy a free pork chop from Perry’s Steakhouse.

On November 11th, Veterans will receive 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 will receive a dinner-cut pork chop for half off the original price.

Perry’s Military Menu will also be available for extended hours November 11 only, from 4 p.m. to close. Must have Military ID or proof of service.


Red Robin Burger and Bottomless Fries

Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Steak Fries at Red Robin

Veterans and active military who are Red Robin Royalty members can get a FREE Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries with proof of service on Veterans Day 2024 (dine-in only).


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Save on your next stay at Red Roof Inn.

Members of the military, veterans and their families will receive 15% off their visit at any Red Roof Inn property when they book and stay from October 11 – November 14, 2024. Guests can use VP code 606732 to claim this offer when they book directly with the hotel, online, via the app, or by calling 800.RED.ROOF.


Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Phone in Mystic Black

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.


Get free coffee from Starbucks.

On Monday, November 11th, Starbucks is honoring 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.


Target Veterans Day signage

Get 10% off two separate purchases storewide at Target

Target is offering veterans, military personnel, and their families a Circle offer for 10% off storewide through November 11th, 2024. Then, the discount can be used twice either in-store or online!


Get a free doughnut at Tim Hortons.

Tim Hortons guests in a US military uniform or with a valid Veteran’s ID  will receive a free classic donut on November 11th at participating US Tim Hortons locations (not valid for digital orders, pick up, or delivery).


man floating in True Rest Float Spa

Enjoy a 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.


Wendy’s English Muffin Breakfast Combo

Grab a free breakfast combo from Wendy’s.

On Veterans Day 2024, veterans and those currently serving in the US military can get a FREE Breakfast Combo during Wendy’s breakfast hours – no purchase required!

There’s no military ID required to claim this offer. Just visit any participating Wendy’s location on Monday, November 11 during breakfast hours and claim your free combo by notifying the crew member at the register or showing your VetRewards Card.


Enjoy a free Combo Meal from White Castle.

White Castle is offering a ffree individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members who dine at a participating White Castle restaurant on Monday, Nov. 11th, 2024. No purchase iss necessary to claim this offer, and a military ID will be requested.


Chicken Nachos from Yard House

Get a free appetizer from Yard House

On Veterans Day 2024, veterans and active-duty military personnel can 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 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!

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