The best Veterans Day deals and discounts according to veterans

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Veterans Day is almost upon us, and that means, for many Americans, it’s time to shop (and eat) till you drop. It has become a highly anticipated Veterans Day tradition for many veterans and service members, and this year is no different.

At Military.com, we carefully curate and fact-check hundreds of Veterans Day discounts to make sure they’re up-to-date and accurate. But with so many available, it’s impossible to take advantage of all Veterans Day deals. That’s why we asked our readers to share their favorite Veterans Day discount—and they came through. From in-store promotions to free food, you spilled your savings secrets with us.

Here are the best Veterans Day deals and discounts according to veterans:

Texas Roadhouse

Our readers love celebrating Veterans Day with Texas Roadhouse! From their famous basket of bread and honey butter to hand-cut steaks, this eatery was our respondents’ top choice. No wonder: Texas Roadhouse has a phenomenal Veterans Day deal. All current, active and veteran members of the military are invited to enjoy a complimentary entree, two sides and soda, sweet tea, iced tea or coffee during the Veterans Day luncheon.

If you’re not near a Texas Roadhouse, these other similar restaurants also offer Veterans Day deals:

  • Outback Steakhouse: Enjoy a free Bloomin’ Onion and drink with the purchase of an entree. (Can’t make it to Outback on Veterans Day? They have a 10% military discount every day.)
  • Logan’s Roadhouse: Ask for the Veterans Day menu and choose a free entree at lunch on November 11. Logan’s Roadhouse often offers free meals to active duty military and veterans on Memorial Day and the 4th of July as well.
  • Sizzler: Choose a free shrimp, chicken or steak lunch dish on Veterans Day

Applebee’s

If you’re ready to eat well in the neighborhood, Applebee’s has an all-out Veterans Day deal for you. On November 11, you can choose a free lunch or dinner from a selected menu with seven of their most popular entrees. You’ll also receive a $5 “bounce back” card that’s valid at all participating locations for three weeks after the holiday.

Is there no Applebee’s nearby? Try one of these similar restaurants for a great deal on Veterans Day:

  • Ruby Tuesday: Enjoy a free Garden Bar, smashburger or cheeseburger entree anytime during business hours on November 11th.
  • Chili’s: Choose a free entree from a select menu on Veterans Day.
  • Golden Corral: From 5:00 PM on Veterans Day, participating locations are hosting a Military Appreciation Night, which includes a free entrée.

Home Depot

Every day is Veterans Day at Home Depot. While Home Depot doesn’t technically offer an exclusive Veterans Day discount, they do have a 10% military discount year-round. Our readers love this deal—perhaps because it’s also available to military spouses and veteran spouses. If you have access to an Army & Airforce Exchange or Navy Exchange, you can also take advantage of special prices on Home Depot items year-round.

Not near a Home Depot? You might have a Lowe’s near you. Like Home Depot, Lowe’s doesn’t offer a Veterans Day deal, but does have a 10% military discount on select items year-round.

Starbucks

We know, we know: Starbucks hate the military, according to the 1993 chain email that still sporadically resurfaces on social media. We’ve all seen it. Of course, Starbucks doesn’t hate the military, as evidenced by their hiring initiatives, partnerships, and of course, its Veterans Day promotion. Our readers love the coffee giant’s offer of a free tall hot or iced coffee for current and veteran members and their spouses.

If Starbucks isn’t an option for you this Veterans Day, try these coffee chains:

  • Dunkin’: If you run at Dunkin’, be sure to grab your free donut on Veterans Day.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels: Order a free hot or iced coffee of any size with your November 11 purchase.
  • Tim Hortons: Show your military ID on Nov. 11 and receive a free donut.

Free car wash

Our readers love free car wash deals on Veterans Day. (After all, it’s always a bonus to have someone else check off a task on your list!) That’s good, there are so many regional chains with free car washes on November 11:

  • Grace For Vets: Start here for a detailed list of offerings. This organization is a coalition of car wash companies from around the world that provide free car washes to military-connected people.
  • Autobell: This Southeast chain is offering a free Ride-Thru Exterior car wash for veterans on Veterans Day. Want to upgrade? You can receive an equivalent credit for another car wash service.
  • Russell Speeder’s Car Wash: Get a free car wash over Veterans Day weekend anywhere.

This is just a sampling of the Veterans Day discounts available to you this year. That’s why we keep an updated catalog of free offers and discounts – so you can easily search the offers and choose the ones that suit you.

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