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VETERANS DAY 2026 • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • FREE MEALS, DISCOUNTS, AND SERVICES
Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11, and a long list of restaurants, retailers, and service businesses have free meals, discounts, and other offers for veterans and active-duty military.
Almost all of these are at participating locations only. Most of the restaurant deals are dine-in. You’ll need proof of service, such as a military ID, a VA card, a DD-214, or the veteran mark on your license. Hours and participation can vary by store, so calling ahead is worth it.
Fanatics Veterans Day Sale
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Free food, fast food and casual
- Wendy’s: a free Dave’s Single, inside or at the drive-thru, with no purchase needed.
- Little Caesars: a free lunch combo of 4 slices and a 20 oz Pepsi, 11 AM to 2 PM, in store only.
- Shake Shack: a free ShackBurger, ordered in the Shack only.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: free 10 boneless wings and fries.
- In-N-Out, White Castle, Mission BBQ, Smashburger, and Torchy’s: a free meal or sandwich.
- Sheetz: a free half turkey sub, a fountain drink, and a car wash.
Free food, sit-down
- Applebee’s: a free entrée from a 7-item menu.
- Chili’s: a free entrée from a special menu.
- Red Robin: a free burger with bottomless fries.
- Outback: a free Bloomin’ Onion and a drink.
- Golden Corral: a free buffet from 4 PM to close.
- Texas Roadhouse: free meal vouchers handed out 11 AM to 2 PM CT, good through May 2027.
- Ruby Tuesday: a free meal with the Garden Bar.
- Bob Evans: a free item from a special menu.
- Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Hooters, Cracker Barrel, Twin Peaks, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), Bonefish Grill, Logan’s Roadhouse, Sizzler, and BJ’s: a free entrée or item.
Free breakfast and coffee
- Denny’s: a free Grand Slam from opening until noon.
- IHOP: a free pancake combo, 7 AM to 7 PM.
- Starbucks: a free tall brewed coffee. Military spouses get one too.
- Dunkin’: a free donut, with no ID needed.
- Krispy Kreme: a free doughnut and a small coffee.
- Circle K and Scooter’s: free coffee.
- Hy-Vee: a free breakfast, 6 to 10 AM.
Food discounts
- Chipotle: free chips and guac with a $5 purchase.
- Firehouse Subs: buy one, get one free.
- Rubio’s: buy one, get one with code VETS26.
- 7 Brew, Playa Bowls, and Chicken Salad Chick: 50% off.
- Fogo de Chão: 50% off for the veteran.
- LongHorn: 10% off plus a free appetizer or dessert.
Retail and services
- Great Clips: a free haircut. Sport Clips has a similar offer.
- Grace for Vets: free car washes.
- National Parks: free entry for everyone today.
- Target: 20% off one purchase through Target Circle, ending today.
- Walgreens: 20% off, ending today.
- Kohl’s: 30% off in store. This one is listed in deal roundups, not on Kohl’s own site, so confirm it at the store.
- Academy, Five Below, and Rack Room: 10 to 20% off.
- Publix, Food Lion, Winn-Dixie, and Hy-Vee (code VETS2026): 10 to 15% off groceries.
- LEGOLAND Florida and New York: free admission for veterans.
Participation, hours, and what’s included can vary by location, and some offers may ask for a specific form of ID. Check the official pages linked above or call your local store before you go.
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