Veterans Day Freebies & Deals 2025

Get ready for a day of gratitude, goodwill, and great deals on Tuesday, 11/11/25, as America honors Veterans Day. First observed as Armistice Day on 11/11/19 to mark the end of World War I, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to salute all who served. This year, restaurants, retailers, museums, zoos, and attractions nationwide are rolling out heartfelt offers—from free meals to discounted admission—to thank veterans and active-duty military. Explore the A-to-Z lineup below and plan a memorable day of appreciation.

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Note: Always call ahead to make sure your location is participating!

🇺🇸 All The 2025 Veterans Day Freebies & Deals:

• 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Free admission for active-duty military, veterans, and Gold Star families from 11/07/25–11/11/25.
• 54th Street Grill: Veterans and active-duty military get up to $10 off any entrée for dine-in on Tuesday, 11/11/25 (proof of service required).
• Academy Sports + Outdoors: 10% off in-store and online for military and first responders through 11/11/25.
• Applebee’s: On 11/11/25, veterans, active-duty, reserves, and National Guard receive a complimentary full-size entrée from a special seven-item menu, plus a $5 Bounce Back Card for a future visit.
• AutoNation: 20% off all services for veterans, active-duty military, and spouses from 11/10/25–11/15/25 with verification.
• Bally’s Atlantic City: Veterans Day specials include featured breakfast and lunch selections, plus room rate discounts.
• Big Boy: On 11/11/25, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a $5 breakfast (choice of eggs & meat, hotcakes & meat, or French toast & meat) with coffee included.
• Biggby Coffee: Veterans can grab any 16-oz beverage for $1.99 on 11/11/25 at participating locations.
• Bill Gray’s: Free World’s Greatest Cheeseburger, regular fries, and soda for veterans on 11/11/25 with valid ID.
• Bob Evans: Veterans and active-duty military get a free dine-in meal from a 10-item menu all day on 11/11/25.
• Bombshells Restaurant & Bar: Free entrées for veterans and 20% off for active-duty military on 11/11/25 at participating TX and CO locations.
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: 20% off for veterans on 11/11/25 for dine-in at participating locations.
• Bubba’s 33: Veterans can visit 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on 11/11/25 for a free lunch or collect a voucher for a future visit (select locations).
• Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Free Taco Trio for veterans and active-duty military on 11/11/25 for in-restaurant orders (ID required).
• Buffalo Wild Wings: 10 free boneless wings and fries for veterans and active-duty service members on 11/11/25 for dine-in and walk-in at participating restaurants.
• California Pizza Kitchen: Free entrée from a select Veterans Day menu for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25; dine-in only.
• CentraArchy Restaurants: 50% off any entrée for veterans and active-duty military on 11/11/25 at participating concepts including California Dreaming and Carolina Roadhouse.
• Chicken Salad Chick: Free meal with one side and a drink for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25; dine-in or drive-thru at participating locations.
• Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: Free admission for veterans and active or retired military on 11/08/25, plus 20% off for accompanying family.
• Chili’s: Free dine-in meal from a limited Veterans Day menu on 11/11/25 (beverage and gratuity not included).
• Claim Jumper: Veterans and active-duty eat free from a special menu on 11/11/25; dine-in only with proof of service.
• Colonial Williamsburg: Complimentary admission for active-duty, reservists, veterans, and dependents from 11/07/25–11/11/25, plus special programming.
• Connors Steak & Seafood: 50% off one lunch or dinner entrée for veterans on 11/11/25; dine-in at all locations with ID.
• Country Music Hall of Fame: Free museum admission on 11/11/25 for service members and up to three family members.
• Cracker Barrel: Free Sunrise Pancake special for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 for dine-in while supplies last.
• Denny’s: Free Original Grand Slam for veterans and active-duty from 5 a.m.–noon on 11/11/25 at participating locations.
• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Free pulled pork sandwich for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 for dine-in or carryout with ID at participating locations.
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans and active-duty receive a free Freddy’s Combo Meal card on 11/11/25, redeemable through 12/31/25.
• George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Free admission for active-duty, former, and retired military on 11/11/25.
• Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Night returns on 11/11/25 with a free “Thank You” meal for veterans from 4 p.m. to close.
• Gold Star Chili: Free meal (up to $12) for veterans on 11/11/25 for dine-in, carryout, or drive-thru with proof of service.
• Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden: Free general admission for active and retired veterans on 11/08/25 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Great Clips: On 11/11/25, veterans and active service members get a free haircut or a free haircut card; non-military customers can claim a card to gift to a veteran.
• Greene Turtle: Free meal (up to $15) all day for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 with military ID (participating locations).
• Green Mill Restaurant & Bar: Veterans and active-duty enjoy a free select menu item (pizza, pasta, burger, or salad) on 11/11/25 for dine-in at participating locations.
• Hacienda Mexican Restaurants: Free Large Wet Burrito for veterans on 11/11/25 for dine-in or carryout with proof of service.
• Harley-Davidson Museum: Free admission on 11/11/25 for veterans and active-duty plus one adult guest and up to four children, plus 10% off in the H-D Shop.
• Hof’s Hut: Complimentary meal for active-duty and veterans on 11/11/25, plus a $10 “Thank You” Bonus Card.
• Hooters: Free entrée from a Veterans Day menu for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25; dine-in only.
• Houlihan’s: Veterans receive 50% off select entrées on 11/11/25 for dine-in with valid ID.
• Hy-Vee: Free fresh breakfast for veterans, military members, and their families from 6–10 a.m. on 11/11/25 at local stores.
• IHOP: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo for veterans on 11/11/25 at participating restaurants.
• In-N-Out Burger: Complimentary meal (any burger, fries, and drink) for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 with proof of service at participating locations.
• Indianapolis Zoo: Free admission for current and former military on 11/11/25 with valid ID.
• Jaggers: One free meal for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 at participating locations.
• Joella’s Hot Chicken: Free meal for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 featuring two Jumbo Tenders, a side, sauce, and drink.
• Joe’s Crab Shack: 20% off for veterans on Veterans Day 11/11/25; dine-in at participating locations.
• Knott’s Berry Farm: Military Tribute Days offer discounted admission for active, retired, and veteran U.S. military and up to five guests on 11/03/25–11/20/25 and 12/01/25–12/18/25.
• Logan’s Roadhouse: Free meals from a Veterans Day menu on 11/11/25 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for veterans and active-duty with ID.
• Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Veterans and active-duty get a free meal and a $10 Bonus Card on 11/11/25; dine-in only.
• LUV Car Wash: Free car wash for veterans, active-duty, and spouses on 11/11/25—show military ID or arrive in uniform.
• Main Event: Free double cheeseburger, fries, and 30 minutes of game play for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25.
• McCormick & Schmick’s: Half-priced entrées for veterans on Sunday, 11/09/25; dine-in with proof of service at participating locations.
• Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: First 6 ounces free for veterans on 11/11/25 at participating shops.
• Metro Diner: Veterans receive 50% off their meals on 11/11/25 for dine-in with military ID.
• Mission BBQ: Free sandwich for veterans on 11/11/25, plus a live National Anthem at noon.
• Nashville Zoo: Free admission for active military, veterans, and their immediate families on Military Appreciation Day, 11/09/25.
• National Baseball Hall of Fame: Free admission to all military veterans throughout November, with special programming on 11/11/25.
• National World War I Museum: Free admission for veterans and active-duty 11/07/25–11/11/25; half-price admission for the public during the same period.
• National World War II Museum: Free admission for all veterans on 11/11/25 during its annual Veterans Day ceremony.
• Ninety Nine Restaurant + Pub: Free lunch entrée for veterans with purchase of an adult entrée from opening–4 p.m. on 11/11/25, plus a $5 reward card for a future visit.
• North Carolina Zoo: Free admission for military personnel, veterans, and spouses plus three guests during Military Appreciation Week, 11/08/25–11/14/25.
• O’Charley’s: Free entrée for veterans and active-duty on 11/10/25 and 11/11/25 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., plus a $5 reward card for next visit.
• Olive Garden: Complimentary entrée from a select menu for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25; dine-in only.
• Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and a drink for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25; dine-in at participating locations.
• Pilot Flying J: Veterans and military families who verify with ID.me in the Pilot app receive a free breakfast sandwich and coffee or a lunch item and drink on 11/11/25.
• Playa Bowls: Free bowl for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 at participating shops.
• Pro Football Hall of Fame: Free admission for servicemembers, National Guard, and veterans plus one guest on 11/11/25, with a Veterans Day Expo from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• QDOBA: 50% off one full-size entrée for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 at participating restaurants.
• Rack Room Shoes: 20% off for military on 11/11/25 (also offered on Memorial Day and Independence Day), and 10% off every Tuesday with ID.
• Red Robin: Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with a bottomless side for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25; dine-in only at participating locations.
• Rock & Brews: Free pulled pork sandwich or Strawberry Fields salad for veterans, active-duty, and first responders on 11/11/25; dine-in.
• Shoney’s: Free breakfast from the Fresh Food Bar for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 from open–11 a.m. at participating locations.
• Sleep Number: Extra 10% off the entire purchase for active, veteran, retired, and reservist U.S. military—no exclusions.
• Sport Clips: Free haircuts for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 at participating stores as part of the Help A Hero fundraiser.
• Spotless Brands Car Washes: Complimentary car wash for veterans and active-duty at all 210 locations nationwide on 11/11/25.
• Starbucks: Free tall hot or iced brewed coffee for veterans, service members, and military spouses on 11/11/25 for café and drive-thru orders.
• Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty can pick up free meal vouchers during late morning hours on 11/11/25, redeemable for a future meal at participating locations.
• Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello: Free Grounds Ticket or Highlights Tour admission for U.S. military veterans from 11/08/25–11/11/25.
• Torchy’s Tacos: Free taco and drink for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 at all restaurants with valid military ID.
• Tractor Supply Co.: 10% off on 11/11/25 for military service members, veterans, and first responders.
• Viva Chicken: Free meal for veterans and active-duty with guest purchase on 11/11/25 at all locations.
• White Castle: Free combo meal or breakfast combo for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25; dine-in at participating locations.
• WhiteWater Express Car Wash: Free premium wash for veterans on 11/11/25 at 130+ locations (proof of service required).
• Wings and Rings: Free dine-in lunch combo for veterans ALL DAY on 11/11/25; plus 10% off year-round for veterans and active-duty.

Don’t miss these generous thank-you offers as communities across the country recognize America’s veterans. Mark your calendar, bring your proof of service, and enjoy a day of well-earned appreciation. Happy Veterans Day!

* Terms may vary by location. It’s wise to call ahead to your local restaurant, retailer, or attraction to confirm participation and hours.