Don't miss these top freebies and discounts offered for Veterans Day

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• Many restaurants and businesses offer freebies and discounts to honor veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.
• Several national restaurant chains are providing free meals to service members on November 11.
• Major retailers like Target and Walgreens are offering percentage-based discounts for military personnel and their families.
• Offers range from free food and car washes to discounts on retail purchases and hotel stays.

We're just a week away from Veterans Day, when our country pauses to honor those who have served and those currently serving. Some brands offer year-round discounts to active duty military and veterans, but plenty step up their offer for Veterans Day, which falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

There are plenty of free offers from restaurants and car washes that take place on the actual holiday, you can plan an entire day of free meals and other offerings. But, if you're looking to make any everyday purchases, or splurges, there are plenty of discounts offered from brands including Target, Walgreens and even Academy Sports + Outdoors.

We've rounded up plenty of freebies and discounts to honor your service on Veterans Day:

• Veterans Day discounts
• Veterans Day freebies
• Additional Veterans Day discounts

Veterans Day discounts

Target offering 10% off two storewide purchases for Veterans Day

Target Veterans Day discount

From Sunday, Oct. 26 to Tuesday, Nov. 11, verified military members with Target Circle get 10% off two storewide purchases, in-store or online. Save 10% at Target

Get 20% off at Walgreens all weekend long

Walgreens Veteran's Day discount

From Nov. 8-11, Walgreens and Duane Reade are offering a 20% discount for veterans, active-duty military and their families. Save 20% at Walgreens

Book a stay at the Red Roof Inn and save 15%

Red Roof Inn Veterans Day discount

From Oct. 13 - Nov. 13, 2025, government and military guests can save up to 15% at all Red Roof locations Save 15% at Red Roof Inn

Academy Sports + Outdoors is offering 10% through Veterans Day

Academy Sports + Outdoors Veterans Day

Academy Sports is offering a 10% discount on all online and in-store purchases for active military members, veterans and first responders, now until November 11. Save 10% at Academy Sports + Outdoors

Veterans Day freebies

• Applebee's - Veteran and active-duty military receive a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11.
• Chili's - Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal on Nov. 11 at all participating restaurants.
• Circle K - Free hot or iced medium coffee on Nov. 11.
• Cotton Patch Cafe - All active and retired military members are invited to enjoy a free regular Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken entrée when dining in on Nov. 11.
• Cracker Barrel - Free sunrise pancake breakfast on Nov. 11.
• Denny's - Veterans and active-duty military personnel receive a free Original Grand Slam on Nov. 11 from 5 AM to 12 PM.
• Dog Haus - Free Haus Dog on Nov. 11.
• Einstein Bros Bagel - Veterans and active-duty military get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) on Nov. 11, in-store or online using promo code FREECOFFEE.
• Famous Dave's - Veterans get a free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich Lunch with choice of side on Nov. 11 or online using promo code VETERAN25.
• Firehouse Subs - Buy any size sub and receive a second sub free on Nov. 11.
• Golden Corral - Free dinner buffet & beverage on Nov. 11 from 4 PM to close.
• The Greene Turtle - Free meal up to $15 with a valid ID on Nov. 11.
• Logan's Roadhouse - Free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
• Olive Garden - Free entree from a special menu for any veteran or active duty military with an ID on Nov. 11.
• Perry's Steakhouse - Free dinner-cut pork chop meal with a paying guest, or half-off if you're dining alone or with other veterans on Nov. 11.
• Pilot or Flying J - Veterans, military personnel and families can get a free breakfast sandwich and coffee or lunch item and fountain drink on Nov. 11 if you're verified through ID.me in the Pilot app.
• Red Robin - Free Red's Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Side for veterans and active duty military on Nov. 11.
• Sizzler - Free lunch to any active-duty military or veteran on Nov. 11 until 4 PM. Choose between a free Half Dozen Crispy Shrimp, Malibu Chicken, or 6oz Tri-Tip Steak entree–with a free beverage included.
• Smoothie King - All active-duty military and veterans can enjoy a FREE 20oz at participating Smoothie King locations nationwide - no purchase necessary. The offer is available on Nov. 11 from 12–3 PM and includes three patriotic picks: Strawberry X-Treme (red), Slim-N-Trim Vanilla (white) and Blueberry Heaven (blue).
• Starbucks - Free tall (12 oz.) hot or iced coffee for veterans, active duty military or military spouses on Nov. 11.
• Torchy's Tacos - Free taco & non-alcoholic beverage, just show a valid military ID.
• Twin Peaks - Free meal on Nov. 11 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
• Waters Car Wash & Russell Speeder's Car Wash - Free car washes to all veterans and active duty military personnel on Nov. 11.
• White Castle - Free individual combo meal or breakfast combo meal on Nov. 11.

Additional Veterans Day discounts

• AutoNation - 20% discount, in-store from Nov. 10 to Nov. 15.
• The InActive Company - Get 30% off and free shipping when you place an order from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12.
• LoveSac - Get 40% off a modular couch or chair from LoveSac now through Nov. 6 with a verified military ID.
• MOD Pizza - On Nov. 11, score 50% off a MOD-size pizza or salad for veterans, active duty military or spouses.