Veterans have sacrificed greatly for our freedom. Many gave their lives; others returned home with lasting physical and mental health challenges, including PTSD.
Although we can never fully repay your sacrifices, we honor your service and recognize the burdens you and your families carry. To show their appreciation on Veterans Day, many businesses offer free or discounted meals or services to active-duty service members and veterans, with some offers also extending to military spouses. These deals are available Veterans Day 2026 and may vary by location. Estas promociones estarán disponibles el Día de los Veteranos de 2026 y pueden variar según la ubicación. Note: While not all locations require proof of military service, it’s always best to bring a valid military ID, veteran ID card, DD214 or other accepted.
Free Meals & Food Deals
- Applebee’s & Chili’s: Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu (dine-in only, with military ID).
- Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Offering veterans and active-duty military a FREE BD’s All-American Burger with cheese and a classic side — from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries.
- Denny’s: Free Grand Slam breakfast (typically from 5:00 a.m. to noon).
- Good Times: Veterans and active-duty service members enjoy a FREE Deluxe Cheeseburger Combo at Good Times on November 11.
- IHOP: Free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo (dine-in at participating).
- Olive Garden: Free entrée from a curated Veterans Day menu.
- Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola product.
- Red Robin: Free Tavern Burger with bottomless fries.
- Starbucks: Free tall hot or iced brewed coffee.
- Bonfire Burritos (Arvada, Golden, Wheat Ridge): Free burrito for veterans and active-duty military.
- Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk: Complimentary lunch or dinner at the Centennial Buffet.
Attractions & Local Perks (Colorado)
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Free Park entry across state parks (and special items at select spots like Barr Lake).
- History Colorado Center (Denver): Free admission for the veteran plus up to five family members.
- Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (Denver): Free admission for veterans.
- American Museum of Western Art (Denver): Free tours for veterans.
Retail & Services Discounts
- Jiffy Lube: Jiffy Lube is offering all veterans and military personnel a FREE conventional oil change on November 11. Only at participating.
- Kohl’s & Target: In-store discount (around 10% to 30% depending on promotion).
- Walgreens: In-store savings.
- Great Clips & Sport Clips: Free haircuts or a free-haircut card for a future visit.
The above list represents a small number of businesses, check with business in your area for Veterans’ discounts and deals on Veteran’s Day and throughout the week.
