Veterans Day 2026 | FREE Meals, Haircuts & More!

Veterans Day 2026: Free Meals, Haircuts & More!

Veterans’ Day is always November 11th. It’s a day we honor all service members, and so many stores and restaurants celebrate with special offers for military members and their families.

We have compiled a huge list of those offers below. Keep in mind that these offers can vary from location to location, so be sure to call ahead before you head out! Take a look at the big list of restaurants nationwide that are showing their appreciation by offering complimentary or discounted meals and beverages to veterans and active-duty military personnel in 2026. Most all are exclusively available on November 11th and you may need to present a valid military ID.

We will be updating this list as we find more. Be sure and check back to this page regularly!

Freebies & Deals 2026

Bob Evans – Free meal from the Veterans Day menu (with valid ID) if you’re a veteran or active-duty military member. Offer valid for dine-in only on Nov. 11. Drinks aren’t included. Limit one free meal.
Bonefish Grill – Veterans, active-duty, retired military members, first responders, and their families are invited to dine on Nov. 11. Guests can enjoy a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp & a nonalcoholic beverage.
Bubba’s 33 – On 11/11, veterans may receive a free lunch at Bubba’s 33 from 11 am to 4 pm or obtain a voucher for a later visit.
Chili’s – Free meal from a select menu (choose chicken crispers, chicken bacon ranch quesadillas, a cheeseburger, or soup and house salad) if you’re a veteran or active-duty military member. Offer valid on Nov. 11 for dine-in only. Drinks aren’t included.
Cotton Patch Cafe – Veterans and active-duty military members (with valid ID) get a free regular Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken entree when you dine in on Nov. 11.
Del Taco – Free The Del Taco with a $5 purchase; buy one, get one free Chicken Cheddar Quesadilla; or a free Fish Taco with a $5 minimum purchase
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Active & retired military guests get a BOGO free entree on 11/11. The offer is valid for dine-in only.
Freddy’s – FREE Freddy’s Combo meal card on 11/11. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be obtained by visiting your local Freddy’s on November 11th and may be redeemed through November 25, 2026.
Golden Corral – Free buffet and drink if you’re a veteran, retired or active-duty service member, or National Guard or Reserve member (with valid ID). Offer valid Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. – close (local), for dine-in only.
Great Clips – On November 11th, veterans and active service members receive a free haircut or card at U.S. Great Clips salons. Non-military customers receive a card for a veteran or service member, redeemable through December 4, 2026.
Mission BBQ – Free sandwich on November 11th.
Sports Clips – Free haircuts for veterans and service members on November 11th. Through November 14th, $2 from each paid haircut goes to the VFW’s Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship fund.
Red Robin – Veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries on 11/11. No purchase required. Limit one burger.
WaBa Grill – Veterans (with valid ID) get a free slice of vanilla crepe cake topped with mixed berry compote on Nov. 11, while supplies last. No purchase necessary.
Yard House – Veterans & active military can enjoy a free appetizer on 11/11.