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Veterans Day 2026: Free Meals, Deals and Discounts This Year

Veterans Day 2026: Free Meals, Deals and Discounts This Year

Summary

For Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, U.S. restaurants and attractions are offering free meals, discounts, and admission to veterans and, in some cases, active-duty service members and their families. Eligibility, proof-of-service rules, and participating locations vary, so the article advises checking with businesses before visiting.

Key Facts

  • Applebee’s offers veterans and active-duty military a free dine-in entrée from a special menu at participating locations on November 11; proof of service is required.
  • Chili’s offers veterans and active-duty service members a free entrée from a selected menu at participating restaurants on November 11.
  • Starbucks offers a free 12-ounce hot or iced coffee at participating U.S. stores to veterans, service members, and military spouses.
  • Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Night offers eligible veterans a free buffet from 4 p.m. until closing on November 11.
  • Denny’s offers veterans and active-duty personnel a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon, while IHOP offers a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo at participating restaurants.
  • In-N-Out Burger offers eligible veterans, active-duty personnel, and Reserve and National Guard members a complimentary meal on November 11.
  • The National Park Service offers free park entry to all visitors on November 11; military members and veterans may also qualify for free annual or lifetime passes.
  • Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission from November 6 through November 11 to eligible military members, veterans, and dependents who show identification.
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