More than 100 companies give veterans verified discounts in 2026 — from 10% off every day at Home Depot and Lowe’s to a free lifetime National Parks pass and dozens of free meals every Veterans Day. Most require nothing more than a veteran ID or a free one-time online verification.
Used regularly, these add up to well over a thousand dollars a year for a typical household. Here is the full list by category, with how to claim each one.
First: make proving your status easy
- Add a veteran designation to your driver’s license. Your DMV adds it with your DD-214 — the single easiest proof at any register.
- Register with ID.me and SheerID once. These free verification services unlock hundreds of online discounts.
- Carry your VA ID card or DD-214 for businesses that check in person.
- Always ask. Many businesses offer unadvertised discounts — the question costs nothing.
Restaurants & dining
- Golden Corral — Free dinner buffet on Veterans Day, plus 10% off year-round with ID.
- Applebee's — Free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day; many locations take 10–20% off year-round.
- Chili's — Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu.
- Olive Garden — Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu, plus a take-home meal for family.
- Texas Roadhouse — Free lunch from a special Veterans Day menu, usually 11am–2pm.
- Outback Steakhouse — Free Bloomin' Onion and beverage on Veterans Day; 10% Heroes Discount year-round.
- Cracker Barrel — Free dessert on Veterans Day; double rewards points for veterans year-round.
- IHOP — Free Red, White & Blue pancakes on Veterans Day.
- Denny's — Free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Veterans Day, 5am–noon.
- Buffalo Wild Wings — Free boneless wings and fries on Veterans Day.
- Starbucks — Free tall brewed coffee on Veterans Day — military family members included.
- Dunkin' — Free donut on Veterans Day, no purchase needed.
- Red Robin — Free Red's Tavern Double burger with bottomless fries on Veterans Day.
- Little Caesars — Free HOT-N-READY lunch combo on Veterans Day, 11am–2pm.
- Hooters — Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu.
Home improvement
- Home Depot — 10% off every day on qualifying purchases, up to $400 in savings per year (Register with SheerID).
- Lowe's — 10% off eligible items every day, plus MyLowes Silver Key status (Verify with ID.me).
- Sherwin-Williams — 15% off paints, stains, and supplies with military ID in store.
- Menards — 11% rebate during special promotions — ask your local store.
- Ace Hardware — 10% off at many locations; stores are independently owned, so call ahead.
Retail & clothing
- Target — 10% off through Target Circle during military-appreciation windows (Veterans Day, July 4th) (Verify with ID.me).
- Nike — 10% off online and in stores (Verify with SheerID).
- Under Armour — 20% off online for veterans and military; 10% at Factory House stores (Verify with ID.me).
- Adidas — 30% off online, 15% at outlet stores (Verify with ID.me).
- Columbia Sportswear — 10% off year-round, 20% on Veterans Day.
- The North Face — 10% off online (Verify with SheerID).
- Oakley — Up to 50% off through Oakley Standard Issue, with lifetime veteran membership.
- Ray-Ban — 15% off through GovX or WeSalute.
Auto & vehicle
- AutoZone — 10% off parts and accessories in store with military ID.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts — 10% off in store for veterans and military.
- Advance Auto Parts — 10% off online and in stores.
- Pep Boys — 10% off parts and services, plus half-price oil changes on Wednesdays.
- Firestone — 10% off services — mention military status when booking.
- Goodyear — Military appreciation discounts during promotional periods — check your local dealer.
- Ford — Military bonus cash on new vehicles, up to $1,000 on select models.
- GM / Chevrolet — Military discount program with below-invoice pricing on many models.
- Toyota — $500 military rebate on new vehicles, combinable with other offers.
Technology & electronics
- Apple — Military pricing on Mac, iPad, and accessories at the Veterans & Military store.
- Dell — Up to 30% off through the Dell Heroes Program (Verify with ID.me).
- HP — Up to 40% off through HP Frontline Heroes.
- Lenovo — 5–15% off ThinkPad, Legion, and more (Verify with ID.me).
- Microsoft — 10% off Surface, Xbox, and accessories.
- Samsung — Up to 30% off phones, TVs, and appliances — register at samsung.com/military.
- Best Buy — Special military pricing during promotional periods, at store discretion.
Phone & internet
- Verizon — $10–25 off per month depending on plan.
- T-Mobile — Military plans at up to 50% off — family lines eligible.
- AT&T — 25% off unlimited plans for military and veterans.
- Xfinity / Comcast — Military discount — see military.xfinity.com.
- Spectrum — Military pricing available; low-income programs may apply with VA Pension.
Travel & recreation
- National Parks — FREE lifetime America the Beautiful pass for veterans and Gold Star families — 2,000+ recreation areas.
- State parks — Free or reduced admission in most states — see our state-by-state guide.
- Amtrak — 10% off most rail fares for veterans.
- Greyhound — 10% off bus tickets through WeSalute.
- Enterprise — 5% off car rentals, more with USAA membership.
- Hertz — Military rates up to 25% off, plus free Gold Plus membership.
- Marriott — Military and government rates up to 20% off at participating hotels.
- Hilton — Discounted military rates at most properties.
- IHG Hotels — Military leisure rate at Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and more.
- Southwest Airlines — Free checked bags for active military, occasional veteran promotions.
- Delta — SkyMiles promotions for veterans; priority boarding for active military.
Entertainment & sports
- NFL Sunday Ticket — Veteran discount through YouTube TV.
- MLB.TV — Discounted subscription through GovX.
- AMC Theatres — Military discounts at many locations.
- Regal Cinemas — Up to 20% off tickets.
- Disney+ / Hulu / ESPN+ — Discounted bundle pricing with ID.me verification.
- SeaWorld / Busch Gardens — Free admission for veterans through Waves of Honor (one per year).
- LEGOLAND — Free veteran admission; discounts for military families.
- Universal Studios — Discounted veteran tickets, often through base ITT offices.
- Six Flags — Discounted admission and season passes.
Financial services
- USAA — Banking, insurance, and investing exclusively for military, veterans, and families.
- Navy Federal Credit Union — Membership for military, veterans, and families with competitive loan and savings rates.
- PenFed Credit Union — Military rates plus Honors Advantage benefits.
- GEICO — 15% off auto insurance for military and federal employees.
- State Farm — Military discount on auto and home insurance in many states.
- Veterans United — VA home loan specialist — $0 down options.
Education & training
- Salesforce VetForce — Free Salesforce certification training.
- Google Career Certificates — Free professional certificates in IT, data, UX, and project management.
- Microsoft MSSA — Free 17-week tech training program.
- Amazon AWS — Free cloud computing training and certification prep.
- LinkedIn Premium — One year free for transitioning veterans, including LinkedIn Learning.
- Coursera — Free courses through partner organizations like Veterans Transition Support.
Veterans Day (November 11): the biggest day of the year
Dozens of restaurants serve free meals to veterans every November 11. A few tips from experience: arrive early — popular spots like Golden Corral get crowded fast; bring your ID or wear the license with the veteran designation; most offers are dine-in only from a limited menu; and some extend to spouses, so ask.
Beyond discounts
Discounts are nice — free training and real benefits are better. See our guides to 14 free education programs, benefits in your state, and VA disability pay rates. Know a discount we missed? Tell us and we’ll add it.
Common questions
What proof of service do stores accept?
The easiest proof is a veteran designation on your driver’s license — your DMV adds it with your DD-214, usually free. Stores also accept a VA ID card, military ID, or DD-214. Online retailers typically verify through free services like ID.me or SheerID, which you only set up once.
Are the Veterans Day free meals dine-in only?
Usually, yes. Most restaurants require you to dine in on November 11 and show proof of service, and popular spots fill up fast — arrive early. Menus are typically limited to a special list, and drinks or gratuity are on you.
Do military spouses and family members get these discounts?
Sometimes. T-Mobile, USAA, Navy Federal, and several others extend benefits to family members, and Starbucks includes military family members on Veterans Day. Policies vary by company, so it never hurts to ask.
What if a business doesn’t advertise a veteran discount?
Ask anyway. Many businesses honor a discount that never appears in advertising — a simple "Do you offer a military discount?" at checkout works surprisingly often. The worst answer you can get is no.
How current is this list?
It was verified for 2026, but offers change at each company’s discretion — always confirm the discount on the linked page or in store before you rely on it. If you spot a change or know a discount we missed, contact us and we’ll update the page.