Veterans Day 2026: free meals, discounts, and deals at top restaurants
Veterans Day takes place on Wednesday, Nov.11, 2026.
To honor veterans and active-duty military personnel, numerous restaurants and retailers across the country are providing complimentary meals, beverages, special discounts, and promotions.About 30 restaurant brands are participating in this year’s national promotions, with some offers even providing return deals.Participation and terms differ by location, and many deals require proof of military service.
Here’s a list of some free meals and deals available this Veterans Day:Veterans and active-duty military can choose from seven free entrées on Nov.11.
Options are a 6 oz.Top Sirloin, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders Platter, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad and Three-Cheese Chicken Penne.
The offer applies only for in-restaurant diners. Current and former military members who dine in on Nov.11 get a complimentary Chocolate Chunk Pizookie.Veterans get 10 free boneless wings and a side of fries to all past and present members of the U.S.
armed services for dine-in or walk-in counter orders. Any Veterans Day discounts are at the discretion of individual restaurant operators and vary by location.Veterans can get a free meal from a select menu, which includes chicken crispers, chicken bacon ranch quesadillas, cheeseburger or a soup and house salad. Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m.to noon.Retired veterans and active-duty military get a free doughnut, in-store only. Veterans can choose between free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes or a free Pancake Combo, with pancakes, eggs, a breakfast meat and golden hash browns. Veterans get a free HOT-N-READY lunch combo from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m.Veterans receive 10 percent off their meal, plus a free appetizer or dessert available for dine-in or call-in orders.Individual franchise owners determine whether to offer Veterans Day discounts; offers vary by location.Individual fran...