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Military.com is compiling a list of Veterans Day discounts on restaurants, goods, services and events for 2026. Discounts will be updated as they become available.
2025 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies
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Popular Veterans Day Restaurant Discounts
- Buffalo Wild Wings — On November 11, Buffalo Wild Wings will offer 10 free boneless wings and fries to veterans and active-duty service members with valid ID. Available for dine-in or walk-in only.
- Texas Roadhouse — At participating locations, veterans and military members can get a free Texas Roadhouse meal voucher on November 11, redeemable in-restaurant or for carry-out through May 30, 2026.
- Chipotle — On November 11, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time, guests who order an entrée in-restaurant and present a valid military ID will receive a second entrée for free. The promotion applies to Chipotle bowls, burritos, salads and taco entrees.
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Popular Veterans Day Retail Discounts
- Target — Target is offering a 10% military discount through November 11 to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. The discount can be used on two separate transactions, in store or online.
- Army & Air Force Exchange Service — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service offers various deals, including 10 cents off every gallon of gas at fuel locations. Plus, Exchange stores will be handing out free challenge coins to veterans on November 11.
- Publix — Veterans and active military personnel get 10% off on groceries on November 11. This offer excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, and money services. Valid for in-store purchases only.
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Popular Veterans Day Travel & Recreation Discounts
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum — Throughout Salute to Service — November 7 through 11 — active and retired U.S. military, veterans, Blue & Gold Star families get free admission.
- Harley-Davidson Museum — On November 11, veterans and active-duty military personnel receive free Museum admission for themselves, one adult guest, and up to four children (under 18) with valid military ID.
- Colonial Williamsburg — Colonial Williamsburg is offering free admission November 7 through 11, to all active-duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, National Guardsmen and their immediate dependents.
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All of the Veterans Day discounts featured by Military.com have been confirmed, either through press release or direct communication with the company.
Keep in mind that to access your Veterans Day discounts most businesses require proof of military service.
What identification do you need to prove that you’re a veteran?
If you’re an active duty military member, reservist member of the National Guard or military retiree, the easiest way to access Veterans Day discounts is to use your military ID card.
For veterans who receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health benefits, the VA benefits photo ID card should serve as easy proof of veteran status at most businesses.
If you don’t have a VA benefits card, the VA can provide you with a Veterans ID Card. Rolled-out in 2017, the Veterans ID Card program allows all honorably discharged veterans to apply for online and receive by mail a card meant to function as proof of service. While not an official form of government ID, most businesses accept it as proof of service. Learn more about getting a Veterans ID Card.
Some states include veteran status on their state ID cards and drivers licenses, offering another ID card option for veterans looking to show businesses proof that they served.
Related: Learn more about state veterans benefits
And, if all else fails, most businesses will accept a copy of your DD-214 as proof of service.
Note: Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs — be sure to contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating.
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