Veterans Day 2026: Free meals, discounts and deals for veterans

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, and restaurants, attractions and retailers are offering free meals, drinks, discounts and other deals to veterans and active-duty service members. Offers vary: some are dine-in only, require military identification or are available only at participating locations. Check with the business before heading out, and review each offer’s limits below.Another Broken Egg CafeVeterans, active-duty and retired service members can get a free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee on Nov. 11. Dine-in only at participating cafes; military ID required. Limit one per person, no purchase necessary, while supplies last.Applebee’sVeterans and active-duty military can choose a free meal from a special menu of seven entrées on Nov. 11. Options include 6 oz. Top Sirloin, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders Platter, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad and Three-Cheese Chicken Penne. Dine-in only.BJ’s Restaurant BrewhouseCurrent an