Veterans Day: Free Meals, Open and Closed Locations Guide

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Veterans Day: Free Meals, Open and Closed Locations Guide

In observance of Veterans Day, numerous restaurants across the United States will offer complimentary meals to veterans and active-duty military personnel. This annual tradition serves as a token of appreciation for their service. Below is a detailed guide to the participating locations and their unique offers.

Veterans Day Free Meals: Restaurant Offers

Applebee’s: Veterans can enjoy a free meal from a special menu, which includes items like the Bacon Cheeseburger and Fiesta Lime Chicken. Applebee’s has served over 12.3 million complimentary meals since 2008.
BIBIBOP Asian Grill: A free bowl will be offered to veterans with a military ID for dine-in only.
Biggby Coffee: A 16 oz. latte, hot, iced, or frozen, is available for free to veterans and active duty with valid military identification.
Bob Evans: Veterans can select a free dine-in breakfast entrée, such as the Country Biscuit Breakfast or hotcakes with proof of service.
Buffalo Wild Wings: A free order of 10 boneless wings with French fries is offered to veterans for dine-in service upon showing proof of military service.
California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans can choose from a limited menu with proof of service.
Chili’s: A free meal from a selection of four entrées is available for veterans with valid military ID.
Chipotle: Order in-restaurant and present a military ID to receive a second entrée at no charge.
Cracker Barrel: Participate in the complimentary sunshine pancake special for veterans with military ID.
Dave and Buster’s: Active and former military personnel can choose a free entrée up to $20 and receive a $10 Power Card.
Denny’s: A free Grand Slam breakfast will be served to veterans from 5 a.m. to noon on Veterans Day.
Dunkin’: Veterans can claim a free doughnut with a military ID when ordering in-person.
Golden Corral: A free buffet meal is available for current and active duty military from 4 p.m. to close.
Hooters: Veterans can choose one of five entrées, including Boneless Wings, all day.
IHOP: A complimentary Red, White and Blueberry Pancake combo is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Little Caesars: A Hot-N-Ready lunch of four slices and a 20-ounce beverage is offered for free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mission BBQ: Enjoy a free sandwich throughout the day.
Outback Steakhouse: Veterans can receive a free three-course meal on Monday and Tuesday with a valid military ID.
Red Robin: A free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and bottomless fries are available for dine-in only.
Starbucks: Veterans, active duty members, and military spouses can enjoy a free 12-ounce coffee all day.

Open and Closed Locations on Veterans Day

Government buildings will see many closures, but several institutions will remain operational.

What’s Open:

Nearly all major retailers
Essential government offices
Stock markets

What’s Closed:

Nonessential federal offices and courthouses
U.S. post offices
Most banks

While essential government offices, such as the National Weather Service, will remain open, nonessential offices like the Social Security Administration and IRS will close. Some schools and local government offices may also shut down for the day.