PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN) — Businesses across Maine and the country are honoring veterans and active-duty military members this Veterans Day with free meals, discounts and special offers.
Wednesday, November 11, marks Veterans Day, a time to recognize the service and sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released its annual list of Veterans Day offers, including several national chains with locations in Maine.
Free Meals and Restaurant Offers
- Applebee’s: Veterans and active-duty military members can receive a free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu. Dine-in only; proof of service required.
- Chili’s: Participating restaurants are offering a free meal from a select menu to veterans and active-duty service members.
- Starbucks: Veterans, service members and military spouses can receive a free 12-ounce hot or iced brewed coffee at participating locations.
- Texas Roadhouse: The restaurant chain is offering free meals to veterans and active-duty military members. Customers should contact their local restaurant to confirm participation.
- Red Robin: Veterans and active-duty military members can receive a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries at participating restaurants.
- Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Veterans can receive 50% off an entrée when dining in on Veterans Day.
Retail Discounts and Other Offers
- Kohl’s: A 30% in-store discount for eligible military members, veterans and families on November 10 and 11, with exclusions.
- Target: A 20% discount on one qualifying purchase through November 11 for verified military members, veterans and their families enrolled in Target Circle.
- Walgreens: A 20% discount on eligible regular-priced merchandise for veterans, active-duty personnel and immediate family members.
- Tractor Supply Company: A 10% Veterans Day discount for verified military members through its Hometown Heroes program.
- Great Clips: Free haircuts for veterans and active-duty military members on November 11. Customers can also request a free haircut card to give to a veteran.
Free National Park Admission
The National Park Service is offering free admission to parks that normally charge entrance fees on Veterans Day, including Acadia National Park in Maine.
What Veterans Should Know
Most offers require proof of military service, and some are limited to dine-in purchases or participating locations. Availability and restrictions may vary.
Veterans and their families are encouraged to contact individual businesses before visiting.
For the complete nationwide list of discounts and offers, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ 2026 Veterans Day guide:
https://news.va.gov/150505/2026-veterans-day-discounts-free-meals-offers/
WGAN thanks all veterans and active-duty service members for their service to our country.
