Veterans Day is a federal holiday held in the U.S. on November 11th. It honors and celebrates all U.S. military veterans. Several retailers also take part in this holiday, and to show their gratitude and appreciation for the courage, efforts, and sacrifices of military veterans, they offer different discounts and deals. Those who typically benefit from such offers include former military personnel, reservists, active-duty members, and families of the Armed Forces.
Such discounts apply to a variety of products and services that range from clothing to travel. Keep in mind, though, that in most if not all cases, the retailer offering the discounts will require eligible shoppers to fill out an application online or present a military ID.
Some stores may require military veterans to prove their military affiliation through a third-party program, such as SheerID or ID.me. Since this varies from retailer to retailer, it is best to check the store’s policy before your shopping session.
2020 Veterans Day Offers
This year’s Veterans Day deals are still a few months away, but we can get an idea of what they will bring based on what happened last year. Here is a list of stores that offer discounts for military veterans and the deals featured in 2020.
Since they are typically similar, you can get your wishlist ready so that you can take advantage of the 2021 deals when they are available. However, we will update this page as soon as the official 2021 deals are confirmed, so make sure to come back.
2020 Veterans Day Retail Offers
Academy Sports + Outdoors – 10% off entire online and in-store purchase for military veterans, active-duty and reserve service members, as well as immediate family members. The offer was valid from October 25th through November 11th.
Amazon – on November 11th, 2020, the retailer offered a list of great deals plus 20% off select items for everybody.
AutoZone – 20% discount on auto parts and accessories of $125 or more with code WOW20OFF, plus free next-day delivery on orders over $35. The deals were valid from November 11th through November 14th.
Bassett Furniture – 30% off furniture and $10 off accessories for veterans and active-duty members. The deal was valid on November 11th.
Bass Pro Shops – 10% off online and in-store purchases (restrictions applied, though; for example, firearms and ammo were discounted by 5%). The offer was valid from November 8th through 11th.
Bed Bath & Beyond – 25% off the entire purchase for military veterans, active duty, and spouses. The offer was valid from November 11th through 14th.
Big Lots – this retailer offered a year-round 10% “Always On” discount to all military veterans and active personnel who were also members of its Big Rewards program.
Big 5 Sporting Goods – up to 70% off selected merchandise and one-day deals. The offers were valid from November 7th through November 14th.
Bissell – 15% off sitewide with code VETERAN20. Exclusions applied and the deal was valid on November 11th.
Blair – 25% off sitewide plus free shipping on orders of $29+ on November 11th.
Blinds – up to 40% off sitewide with VETERANSDAY. This offer was valid on November 11th.
Brooklyn Bedding – 30% off sitewide to all verified members of the military. The deal was valid on November 11th.
Cabela’s – 10% off online and in-store purchases for veterans and active-duty military. Restrictions applied, though. Plus, firearms and ammo were discounted by 5%. The offer was valid from November 8th through 11th.
Champion – a 10% military discount for active duty and retired U.S. armed forces personnel.
Columbia Sportswear – On November 11th, the store offered the military personnel 20% off at all Columbia brand and outlet stores.
Dollar General – On November 11th, veterans, active-duty military, and their families benefited from 11% off in-store and online purchases.
Eagle Eyes Optics – 30% off all eyewear (excludes safety products) with the code VETERAN.
Eddie Bauer – On November 11th, the retailer featured 50% off for veterans.
Food Lion – On November 11th, the retailer offered a 10% discount on in-store purchases. The offer was valid for active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
Gap Factory – 50% off everything on their website as a Veteran’s Day Friends & Family deal. The offer was valid from November 6th through November 12th.
Haband – 15% off + free shipping on $29+ with code VETDAY. The deals were valid on November 11th.
Home Depot – the retailer featured 10% off for all veterans on November 11th. Keep in mind that active duty and retirees benefit from 10% off year-round at this retailer.
JCPenney – the retailer offered an additional 10% off in-store purchases from November 6th through November 12th.
Kohl’s – $10 off orders of $25+, and 30% off in-store purchases for military personnel, veterans, and their families. The deals were valid on November 11th.
L.L. Bean – 15% off online and in-store purchases for veterans, active, retired, and reservist personnel.
Macy’s – hundreds of designer apparel and home items at reduced prices for Veterans. The deals were available on November 11th.
Mattress Firm – additional 10% off entire purchase for veterans and active-duty military members. The offer was valid from November 11th through 17th, which coincided with the store’s Black Friday deals, so the military personnel had the chance to save, with the extra 10% off, up to 60% on select products.
Nest Bedding – 20% off sitewide, which automatically applied at checkout. This sale ran from November 11th through November 15th.
Nike – the brand offered 20% off for military members and free shipping to APO and FPO addresses. The deal was valid on November 11th.
Office Depot – 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced in-store purchases for veterans, retirees, active-duty military personnel, reservists, and their dependents. The offer was valid from November 11th through 13th.
Overstock – up to 70% off on thousands of items plus everyday free shipping. The offers were valid on November 11th.
Ugg – 30% off already marked-down items. The deal was valid on November 11th.
Under Armour – military members and first responders had the chance to take 40% off for a limited time at Under Armour. The deal was valid on November 11th.
Publix – 10% off groceries for veterans, active military personnel, as well as their families. The offer was valid on November 11th.
Staples – From November 8th through 14th, the store featured 25% off for active-duty military personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans, as well as their families.
Samsung – from November 6th through November 11th, 2020, Samsung offered active-duty military members and veterans the chance to register on Samsung’s site for special deals, including an extra 10% off smartphones, tablets, mobile accessories, wearables, and PCs.
Swarovski – 20% off any purchase of $200 or more. The offers were valid from November 7th through November 11th.
Target – 10% off for active-duty military personnel, veterans, as well as their families from November 1st through November 11th.
The North Face – servicemen and servicewomen had the chance to take 10% off their orders and benefit from free shipping as a Veterans Day deal. The offer was valid on November 11th.
Thompson Tees – 20% off sitewide on t-shirts and undershirts with code SALUTE. The offer was valid on November 11th.
Tuft & Needle – 10% off sitewide for everyone, including active military members, veterans, first responders, and their spouses. The offer was valid from November 11th through November 15th.
Walgreens – 20% off on eligible regular-priced items purchased in-store. The offer was valid for veterans, the military, and their families from November 11th through 15th.
Wilson’s Leather – an extra 45% off the entire site with code VETSDAY on November 11th.
2020 Veterans Day Restaurant Offers
Last year, a significant number of restaurants offered Veterans Day discounts. Here are just some of the most popular ones. If you have a favorite restaurant but it’s not on our list, make sure to check its website for information regarding such deals.
Applebee’s – the restaurant offered a free meal to all veterans and active-duty military. The offer was valid for dine-in only and on November 11th.
Bagger Dave’s – active, non-active, reservists, and retired personnel had the chance to benefit from a free Great American Cheeseburger and fries on November 11th (dine-in only).
Bandana’s BBQ – veterans and the active-duty military got a free Budget Buster Meal on November 11th.
Biggby Coffee – Veterans and active-duty service members had the chance to receive a free brew up to 24 oz. on November 11th, 2020.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse – current and former military members benefited from a free meal entree of up to $14.95 and a free Dr. Pepper beverage. The offer was valid for dine-in only and on November 11th.
Bob Evans – a free meal from a select menu for veterans and active-duty military. The offer was valid for dine-in only and on November 11th.
California Pizza Kitchen – veterans and active military received a complimentary meal from a select menu (dine-in and walk-in takeout only). The offer was valid at participating locations on November 11th.
Chili’s – a free meal from a select menu for veterans and active-duty service members on November 11th. This offer was valid in-restaurant only.
Coco’s – a free slice of pie and a “Buy One, Get One” free deal for veterans and active-duty service members. The offer was valid only for dine-in or take-out orders on November 11th.
Food City – a free meal from the Deli Hot Bar for veterans and active-duty military on November 11th.
Hy-Vee – a free curbside pickup breakfast for veterans and active-duty military. The offer was valid on November 11th from 6 to 10 a.m.
Starbucks – a free 12-oz hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members, and military spouses. The offer was valid at participating stores on November 11th.
Wendy’s – a free small breakfast combo for active military and veterans. The offer was valid at participating locations on November 11th from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Ziggi’s Coffee – a free 16 oz. drink for active-duty military and veterans. The offer was valid on November 11th. Alexa Skill, mobile app, and third-party delivery orders were excluded.
2020 Veterans Day Travel & Recreation Offers
If you want to seize the offers on Veterans Day to visit a new place or relax, the following places are worth checking out when deals go live. Here is more on what happened in 2020.
Akron Zoo – free admission for veterans and 50% off admission for immediate families. The offer was valid from November 7th through November 11th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aquarium of the Pacific – free admission for veterans and military personnel on November 11th.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – free admission for the military personnel and their immediate family. The offer was valid on November 11th, and a military ID or proof of service was required.
FantasyWorld Resort – Patriots Salute Package for active-duty service members and veterans. The package included discounts on stays from November 1st through 30th. A minimum of two nights was required.
Harley-Davidson Museum – free admission for active military, veterans, and their families on November 11th and 12th.
Montpelier – free “Highlights of Montpelier” tour and Museum Shop discount for veterans. The offer was valid on November 7th and 8th.
National Parks – free access to over 100 National Parks on November 11th.
Pro Football Hall of Fame – free museum admission and parking for veterans and active military, as well as for a guest. The offer was valid from November 1st through November 15th.
Sanderling Resort – discounted rates of $129 per night for current and former military. This offer was valid from November 11th, 2020, through March 19th, 2021. An additional 20% off all food, spa and retail was also included in the offer.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts – up to 15% off for active and retired military members, veterans, and their families.