THE MILITARY & VETERAN GUIDE

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Michigan

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) · 1-800-MICH-VET (1-800-642-4838) · updated 2026-09-12

20 of 28 benefits match your selected status and rating. Review each program’s full eligibility, including residency and any permanent-and-total disability requirement. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Income taxes

VA disability compensation and military disability retirement pay not taxed Excluded from taxable income
VA disability compensation, DIC, VA home and vehicle grants and military disability retirement pay for service-connected injury or sickness are not included in Michigan taxable income.

How: Do not report as income.
Active duty military pay exempt from state income tax 100% of active duty pay
Active-duty military pay is exempt from Michigan individual income tax.

How: Subtract on the MI-1040.

For: active duty
Military retired pay exempt from state income tax 100% of military retired pay
Military retirement benefits are fully exempt from Michigan individual income tax (TSP distributions remain taxable).

How: Subtract on the MI-1040; no application.

For: retiree
SBP, RCSBP and RSFPP survivor annuities exempt from state income tax 100% of survivor annuity
Survivor Benefit Plan, Reserve Component SBP and Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan annuities are exempt from Michigan income tax.

How: Subtract on the MI-1040.

For: survivor

Property tax

Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Exemption (100% exemption) 100% of property tax on primary residence 100%+
Michigan resident veterans with an honorable discharge who are rated totally and permanently disabled, rated individually unemployable, or received VA specially adapted housing assistance pay no property tax on the homestead they own and occupy; unremarried surviving spouses keep the exemption.

How: File the Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption (STC 5107) with VA documentation at the local assessor's office.

Details & source notes
military.com agrees: 100% disabled or rated 100% due to individual unemployability, other-than-dishonorable discharge.
Homestead Property Tax Credit for veterans, service members and surviving spouses (MI-1040CR-2) Up to $1,900 credit
Refundable credit for homeowners and renters (6+ months MI residency, taxable value up to $165,400) who are veterans with any service-connected disability rating, surviving spouses of service members, or active-duty members, military retirees or WWI/WWII/Korea survivors with household income under $7,500.

How: File form MI-1040CR-2 with the Michigan Department of Treasury or through Michigan e-file.

Vehicles & plates

Disabled Veteran license plates (permanent and standard) Free permanent plate for total/permanent disability; standard plate at 50%-90% 50%+
Honorably discharged veterans with a total or permanently total disability rating get one non-expiring permanent Disabled Veteran plate; veterans rated 50%-90% get a standard Disabled Veteran plate that renews on their birthday. Surviving spouses may transfer the plate. A separate disability placard is needed for accessible parking.

How: Submit the Application for Veteran License Plates (BDVR-87) at a Secretary of State office or by mail to Internal Services Section, 7064 Crowner Dr, Lansing MI 48918.

Details & source notes
MyArmyBenefits describes the plate as requiring a 100% or IU rating; the SOS page (state) lists both the permanent (total/permanent) and standard (50%-90%) versions; military.com says 50%+ veterans register one vehicle free; the MVAA page says the permanent plate is free.
Military and veteran specialty plates, Gold Star Family, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor plates
31 plate designs for veterans of specific wars and branches, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients, and Gold Star families (spouse, parents, siblings or children of a member who died in combat); passenger cars, pickups, vans and motor homes only.

How: Apply at a Secretary of State office with eligibility documents (Gold Star uses form SOS-446).
Veteran designation on driver's license or state ID
Veterans with an honorable or general-under-honorable discharge can add a Veteran designation to their license or ID.

How: Apply at a Secretary of State office or by mail with DD214 or other listed proof, 888-767-6424.

Parks, hunting & fishing

Free hunting and fishing licenses for 100% P&T or IU resident veterans All non-lottery licenses free 100%+
Michigan resident veterans the VA rates permanently and totally disabled at the 100% rate (other than blindness) or individually unemployable get any hunting or fishing license that does not require a separate application free of charge; carry VA documentation afield.

How: Buy through the DNR e-license system or a license agent with VA eligibility documentation.
Free state park entry (Recreation Passport waived) with Disabled Veteran, Ex-POW or Medal of Honor plates Recreation Passport not required 100%+
Michigan-registered vehicles with a valid resident Ex-Prisoner of War, Disabled Veteran or Medal of Honor plate enter state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds and boating access sites without buying the Recreation Passport.

How: Display the qualifying plate.

Details & source notes
MVAA and military.com describe this as for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans; the DNR page keys it to the Disabled Veteran plate, which the SOS also issues at 50%-90%.
Free hunting and fishing licenses for resident active duty; resident pricing for nonresidents stationed in Michigan Fees waived (MI residents on active duty)
Full-time active-duty members who keep Michigan residency have hunting and fishing license fees waived for non-lottery licenses; nonresident service members stationed in Michigan buy at resident prices.

How: Buy through the DNR e-license system with proof of active-duty status.

For: active duty

Education

Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Up to $2,800 per year, $11,200 total 100%+
Undergraduate grant for MI resident children age 16-26 of a Michigan veteran who was killed in action, died in service, is declared MIA, or is or was rated totally and permanently disabled; up to $2,800 full-time per year for 4 years, 2.25 GPA required.

How: File the FAFSA then apply through MI Student Aid, 888-447-2687.
High school diplomas for WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans
Honorary diplomas for honorably discharged veterans who left a Michigan high school to serve during WWII, Korea or Vietnam.

How: Submit discharge papers and the application to the school district or MVAAResourceCenter@michigan.gov.
In-state tuition for veterans and active duty regardless of residency Resident tuition rates
Veterans and active-duty members receive in-state tuition at Michigan public colleges regardless of their state of residency.

How: Contact the institution's registrar or veterans office.

Details & source notes
Listed on military.com only; not itemized on MyArmyBenefits.
Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (MINGSTAP) Up to $14,400 (associate/bachelor's) or $6,000 (certificate, training, master's)
MI National Guard members in good standing get tuition assistance at Michigan public or private colleges, vocational and trade schools; spouses and dependent children (18-25 with HS diploma) may use the member's benefit.

How: Apply online through DMVA, 517-481-7640, MINGSTAP@michigan.gov.

For: guard reserve, spouse, survivor

Employment

LARA occupational licensing benefits Initial license fee waived for veterans
Military experience counts toward licensing requirements; active-duty members are exempt from renewal fees and continuing education; spouses get temporary licenses; veterans' initial license, registration and application fees are waived.

How: Contact the regulating board for the profession.
Michigan Works! Veterans' Employment Services Priority of service
Veterans with 1+ day of active duty and eligible spouses get priority over non-veterans for all DOL-funded employment and training services, plus Veterans' Career Advisors for those with significant barriers.

How: Visit a Michigan Works! service center, 800-285-9675.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business preference on state contracts Up to 10% pricing preference
Self-certified businesses owned by veterans with a service-connected disability receive up to a 10% price preference on state RFQs and RFPs.

How: Provide DD214, disability proof and ownership documents with the bid; 517-388-6012.
State civil service veterans' hiring preference +5 points (veterans, surviving spouses) or +10 points (disabled veterans, qualifying spouses)
Veterans with 90+ days active duty and honorable discharge (not retirement-eligible) and surviving spouses get 5 preference points; veterans with a compensable service-connected disability, spouses of veterans rated 50%+, and surviving spouses with a child under 18 or a disabled child get 10 points (or 5%/10% of the top score for non-exam hiring).

How: Register on the Michigan Civil Service Commission Veterans Preference page, 800-788-1766.
State employment rights for Guard and Reserve members Military leave, reemployment, differential pay
Michigan law prohibits discrimination based on military membership, grants leaves of absence for required duty, guarantees return to state employment, and provides differential pay for state employees called to duty.

How: Notify the employing agency.

For: guard reserve

Housing & veterans homes

Michigan Veteran Homes (Grand Rapids, Marquette, Chesterfield Township) Skilled nursing, rehab, memory and palliative care; fees based on income
Three state homes for honorably discharged veterans eligible for VA health care or long-term care assistance, plus spouses, surviving spouses, former spouses and Gold Star parents; Michigan residency is not required.

How: Contact admissions: Grand Rapids 616-345-6110, D.J. Jacobetti (Marquette) 906-225-6889, Chesterfield Township 586-210-7103.

Financial help

MVAA emergency resource assistance
Michigan resident wartime veterans (180 days, or disability separation, or expeditionary medal) can request help with utility bills, vehicle or home repairs, medical bills and other debts; a Resource Center representative responds within 48 hours.

How: Submit the online Resource Assistance Form or call 800-MICH-VET.
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund emergency grants Emergency grant for temporary hardship
Grants for unforeseen short-term financial emergencies (utilities, home repairs, mortgage, medical) for Michigan veterans with honorable or general-under-honorable discharge and 180 days of wartime active duty, an expeditionary medal, or a disability separation; peacetime veterans 65+ with 180 days qualify under the 65+ Peacetime Program. Dependents may apply in some cases.

How: Apply through the MVTF county committee for your county of residence.
Michigan Military Family Relief Fund Grants for food, housing, utilities, medical, insurance and vehicle payments
Grants for Michigan National Guard and Reserve members called to federal active duty during a declared national emergency, and their families; apply up to 6 months after redeployment.

How: Mail, email or fax the application with a hardship letter to DMVA Office of Financial Services, dmva-mfrf@michigan.gov.

For: guard reserve, spouse, survivor
Michigan National Guard state retirement pay $600 per year from age 55; $41.67 per month to surviving spouse
Retired MI National Guard members with at least 19 years, 6 months and 1 day of service receive $50 per month from age 55, exempt from state income tax and in addition to federal retired pay; surviving spouses receive $41.67 per month.

How: File form R0941D (member) or R0890D (spouse) with the Office of Retirement Services, PO Box 30171, Lansing MI 48909.

For: guard reserve, survivor

Burial

County burial expense allowance ($300) $300
County Boards of Commissioners pay $300 toward burial of an eligible veteran, spouse or surviving spouse who meets residency and asset limits. Michigan has no state veterans cemetery; Great Lakes (Holly) and Fort Custer (Augusta) national cemeteries accept burials.

How: Contact the county Veteran Service Officer or 800-MICH-VET.

Other

Veterans Treatment Courts
Problem-solving courts combining drug and mental health court practices with VA health care, MVAA and volunteer mentors for justice-involved veterans.

How: Ask the court or defense counsel about transfer to a Veterans Treatment Court.

Veterans Day in Michigan

Veterans Day is a Michigan public holiday Nov 11
MCL 435.101 designates November 11, Veterans Day, a public holiday treated like Sunday for courts and public business. The MVAA news and events pages are script-rendered and returned no event listings when checked 2026-09-12, so no state-run 2026 ceremony could be confirmed.

Explore 235 national Veterans Day offers

Veterans Day 2026

This collection includes previous offers. Check each business’s link for confirmed dates and current terms.

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235 offers

Compiled 2026-09-12 from pages fetched this session. As of that date most businesses had not yet published 2026 Veterans Day terms. military.com's four lists are titled '2026' and stamped 'Updated Sep 9, 2026' but many entries still carry 2025 promo codes and expiry dates (VETERAN25, VET25, VETS25, VETERANS25, a Hoss's voucher expiring 11/30/25, a Texas Roadhouse voucher good through May 30, 2026), so they are 2025 offers carried forward. The Military Wallet's list is likewise headed 2026 (updated Sep 3, 2026) but dates entries Nov 11, 2025; those entries carry a note. veteran.com's list is explicitly 2025 (updated Nov 10, 2025) and Doctor of Credit's post is 2025; they were used only for URLs and one travel deal (Red Roof Inn). Confirmed on the business's own page this session as 2026 offers: Golden Corral (Wednesday Nov 11, 2026, 4pm-close) and Chili's (2026 menu). NPS's official passes page confirms Nov 11, 2026 is a fee-free entrance day. Red Robin's official page still shows 11/11/25. Official pages for Applebee's, CPK, Starbucks, Denny's and Texas Roadhouse returned HTTP 403; BJ's failed TLS; IHOP's page was empty; VA's Veterans Day page and VA News search were truncated and yielded nothing. veteransunited.com/network/veterans-day-discounts and militarybenefits.info (redirects to veteran.com) did not resolve to a deals page. Each deal carries 'source' (the page it was read from) and 'year_stated' (the year that page attributes the offer to); 'who' uses the catalog's tokens (veteran, active_duty, retiree, guard_reserve, disabled_veteran, spouse, survivor, everyone) and 'spouse' stands in where a source says 'families' or 'dependents'. Every deal is verified=true meaning it was read from a fetched page, not that the 2026 terms are confirmed; most businesses announce final terms in late October or early November, and franchise participation varies. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Business	Offer	Who / when	How
54th Street Grill & Bar	Up to $10 off a dine-in entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; valid military ID; not valid with other discounts
Another Broken Egg Cafe	Free Patriot French Toast with coffee	veteran, active duty, retiree · Nov 11	Dine-in; valid military ID
Applebee's	Free meal from a select Veterans Day menu (2025 menu: bacon cheeseburger, top sirloin, shrimp, chicken, pasta, salad)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only at participating locations; show proof of service
Army & Air Force Exchange (restaurants)	15% off food at participating Exchange restaurants for MILITARY STAR cardmembers	active duty, guard reserve, retiree, veteran, disabled veteran, spouse · Nov 11	Pay with MILITARY STAR card; valid ID
Aroma Joe's	Free 24 oz hot or iced drink	veteran · Nov 11	Show military ID
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar	Free 5 oz BD's All American Burger with cheese and a side	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, 11am-3pm	Valid military ID
Bandana's BBQ	Free pulled pork sandwich with one side	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; military ID or proof of service
Beef 'O' Brady's	Free burger and fries	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only at participating locations; not valid with other offers
BIBIBOP Asian Grill	Free bowl	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	In-store only; valid ID; one per person
Bill Gray's	Free World's Greatest Cheeseburger, regular fries and soda	veteran · Nov 11	Visit a location; proof of service
Biscuit Belly	Free breakfast sandwich (Bacon Egg & Cheese, Sausage Egg & Cheese, or Chicken Biscuit) with hot coffee or fountain drink	veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only; all locations
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse	Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie on Nov 11, plus a free-appetizer bounce-back coupon (Nov 12-Dec 31 with entree purchase)	veteran, active duty, retiree · Nov 11 (coupon Nov 12-Dec 31)	Dine-in; valid military ID or proof of service
Bob Evans	Free meal from a select menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only
Bombshells Restaurant & Bar	Veterans: free entree; active duty: 20% off menu items	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Texas and Colorado locations; dine-in; military ID; alcohol excluded
Brass Tap	Free burger and fries	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations; not valid with other offers
Bruegger's Bagels	Free hot or iced coffee, any size	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	In-bakery, mobile app, or online with code FREECOFFEE; no purchase required
Buca di Beppo	Free lunch pasta entree from the lunch-specials menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in; valid military ID
Buffalo Wild Wings	10 free boneless wings and fries	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in or walk-in only; valid military ID
California Pizza Kitchen	Free entree and beverage from a prix fixe Veterans Day menu, plus a buy-one-get-one card for Nov 12-25	veteran, active duty · Nov 11 (BOGO card Nov 12-25)	Dine-in only; valid military ID or uniform
Carolina Ale House	Free half-rack rib platter	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	NC, FL and TN locations; in-store only
Casey's General Stores	Free coffee or fountain drink, plus a free car wash where available	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Any Casey's location; show proof of service
Cattlemens	Free Sirloin Steak Dinner (or a Veterans Day certificate if you register and visit after Nov 11)	veteran, active duty, retiree · Nov 11, 4-10pm	California locations only; dine-in; proof of service; or register online by Nov 11 for an emailed certificate
Charleys Cheesesteaks	Free regular Gourmet Fry	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Military ID or proof of service; no purchase necessary
Chili's Grill & Bar	Free entree from a limited menu: Chicken Crispers, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Oldtimer with Cheese, or Soup & House Salad	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	In-restaurant only at participating locations; beverages and gratuity not included
Chipotle	Buy one entree, get a second entree free (bowls, burritos, salads, tacos)	active duty, veteran, retiree, guard reserve · Nov 11, 4-8pm local time	In-restaurant orders only; present valid military ID
Circle K	Free medium hot or iced coffee	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating U.S. locations; valid military ID at purchase
Cotton Patch Cafe	Free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken entree	active duty, retiree, veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only
Cracker Barrel	Free Sunrise Pancake Special (2025 also had 25% off Duke Cannon items)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Valid ID; dine-in
Dave & Buster's	Free entree (up to $20) plus a free $10 Power Card	veteran · Nov 11	Present a valid veteran ID card
Denny's	Free Original Grand Slam	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, 5am-noon	Participating locations; valid military ID or DD-214
Dickey's Barbecue Pit	Free Pulled Pork Classic sandwich	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	All locations; dine-in or carryout; valid military ID; one per guest
Dunkin'	Free donut	active duty, retiree · Nov 11	In-store only; limit one; not available through the mobile app
Einstein Bros. Bagels	Free hot or iced coffee, any size	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	In-bakery, mobile app, or online with code FREECOFFEE; military.com says no purchase required (The Military Wallet says with purchase)
Famous Dave's	Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich lunch with a side	veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in, carryout, or online (2025 code VETERAN25); valid military ID
Fazoli's	Free Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; 2025 code VET25; valid military ID or uniform
Firehouse Subs	Buy any sub, get a second sub free	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	In-store; valid military ID
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Free Freddy's Combo meal card, redeemable through Dec 31	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	No purchase necessary; pick up the card in-store
Friendly's	Free burger and beverage	veteran · Nov 11	In-restaurant only; military ID or honorable-discharge document
Gold Star Chili	Free meal of choice, up to $12	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in, carryout, or drive-thru; proof of service
Golden Corral	Free buffet and beverage (Military Appreciation Night, 26th year)	veteran, active duty, retiree, guard reserve · Nov 11, 4pm-close	Dine-in only; no rain checks or takeout; family and friends pay regular price
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard	Free Deluxe Cheeseburger Combo	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; proof of service
Granite City Food & Brewery	Free entree from the Veterans Day lunch menu with a non-alcoholic beverage	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, 11am-4pm	Dine-in, to-go, or online (not delivery); 2025 online code VETERANS25
Grillsmith	Free entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; valid ID (GovX ID per The Military Wallet)
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant	Free Large Wet Burrito	veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in or carryout; proof of service
Hamburger Stand	Free hamburger, regular fries and small soda	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations
Hof's Hut	Free Hofburger or Buttermilk Pancakes Combo plus a $10 Thank You bonus card	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in; proof of service (2025 bonus card was valid Nov 28-Dec 7)
Hooters	Free menu item (10 wings, cheeseburger, Buffalo chicken sandwich, or chicken Caesar salad) with a drink purchase	veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in with drink purchase; proof of service
Hoss's Steak and Sea House	Free soup, salad, bread, nacho and dessert bar with iced tea, plus a $10-off-$40 voucher	veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only; while supplies last (2025 voucher expired Nov 30, 2025)
Huey Magoo's	Free 3-piece tender meal with beverage purchase	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Military or veteran ID, or DD-214
Hurricane Grill & Wings	Free entree from a select menu (wings, fish & chips, burger, salad, sandwich, tacos)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Military ID or uniform; participating locations
IHOP	Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes or Pancake Combo	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only at participating restaurants
In-N-Out Burger	Free meal (any burger, fries and a drink) plus a Veterans Day decal	veteran, active duty, guard reserve · Nov 11	Proof of military service
J. Christopher's	Free meal	veteran · Nov 11	Participating locations; valid ID
Kings Family Restaurant	Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; proof of service
Kona Grill	Free entree, up to $49	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Military ID required
Krispy Kreme	Free doughnut and small coffee	veteran · Nov 11	In-shop only at participating locations
Lazy Dog Restaurants	Free Fireside Favorite entree	active duty, veteran, retiree, guard reserve · Nov 11	Visit a location; check website for details
Little Caesars	Free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo (four slices of Detroit-style Deep Dish and a 20 oz Pepsi)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, 11am-2pm	Participating locations; proof of service
Logan's Roadhouse	Free meal from the Veterans Day menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, 11am-3pm	Dine-in; valid ID
Main Event	Free double cheeseburger with fries plus 30 minutes of game play	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Valid ID
Marzoni's Brick Oven & Brewing Co.	Free 12 oz draft beer or soda	veteran · Nov 11	One per veteran; 21+ for beer; proof of service
Max & Erma's	Free cheeseburger (with fries and fountain drink per The Military Wallet)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations; proof of service
Menchie's	First 6 oz of frozen yogurt free	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Valid ID or uniform
Mission BBQ	Free sandwich (live National Anthem at noon)	veteran · Nov 11	Visit a location
Native Grill & Wings	Free meal from a select menu (wing combos, chicken sandwich, or burger with fries)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Military ID or uniform
Newick's Lobster House	Free meal, up to $25	veteran · Nov 11	Dover, NH location only
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub	Free lunch entree from the Veterans Day menu with purchase of an adult entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, open-4pm	Dine-in; valid military ID
O'Charley's	Free entree from the Daily Dinner Deals menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 10-11, 11am-4pm	Dine-in; valid ID
Olive Garden	Free entree from a special menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in; proof of military service
Outback Steakhouse	Free Aussie 3-Course meal (select entrees); 10% Heroes Discount year-round	veteran, active duty · Nov 10-11	Dine-in; valid military ID
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille	Free 32 oz Dinner-Cut Pork Chop, or a $39 three-course Military Menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, 4pm-close	Dine with a guest ordering a full-priced entree (per The Military Wallet)
Piada Italian Street Food	Free regular-size entree with protein	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Valid military ID at checkout
Playa Bowls	Free made-to-order bowl	veteran, active duty, retiree · Nov 11	Valid ID; participating locations
Pluckers Wing Bar	Free meal (entree, side and non-alcoholic beverage, up to $16)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; veteran designation or military ID; not valid with other offers
Polly's Pies	Free slice of pie	veteran, active duty · Nov 10-11	No purchase required
Red Lobster	Free Walt's Favorite Shrimp & Chips	active duty, guard reserve, veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only at participating restaurants; proof of service; one per customer
Red Robin	Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only at participating locations; proof of service; no purchase necessary; not combinable with Royalty discounts
Rubio's	Buy one entree, get one free	veteran · Nov 10-11	In-store or online (2025 code VETS25); military ID
Ruby Tuesday	Free Garden Bar entree or free Garden Bar add-on	veteran, active duty, retiree · Nov 11	Valid ID
Scooter's Coffee	Free medium drink	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	In-store only; valid military ID
Shake Shack	Free Big Shack	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Participating locations; valid military ID; while supplies last
Sheetz	Free half turkey sub and regular fountain drink, plus a free car wash ($9 option) at participating locations	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Military ID or proof of service
Shoney's	Free Legendary Breakfast Bar	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only at participating restaurants; proof of U.S. military service
Sizzler	Free lunch entree (half-dozen crispy shrimp, Malibu Chicken, or 6 oz tri-tip) with a beverage	active duty, veteran · Nov 11, until 4pm	All locations except Utah, Idaho and Puerto Rico
Smashburger	Free All-American Smash or Americana Big Dog	veteran · Nov 11	In-restaurant only; valid military or veteran ID at checkout
Smokey Bones	Free entree (Bacon Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork Sandwich, or Chicken Tender Platter with side)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; valid military ID; cannot combine with the everyday military discount
Smoothie King	Free 20 oz smoothie	active duty, veteran · Nov 11, noon-3pm	Participating locations; valid military ID; no purchase necessary
Sonny's BBQ	Free Pork Big Deal	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Register and verify military status on Sonny's website (Sonny's Rewards) for the coupon; present military ID
Starbucks	Free tall (12 oz) hot or iced brewed coffee	veteran, active duty, spouse · Nov 11	Participating U.S. stores and licensed locations; cafe or drive-thru
STK Steakhouse	Free entree, up to $69	veteran, active duty · Nov 11 (The Military Wallet: Nov 9-11)	Military ID or proof of service; food only; not combinable
TCBY	First 6 oz of frozen yogurt free	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Valid ID at participating locations
Texas Roadhouse	Free meal voucher, redeemable later for dine-in or carryout	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Pick up the voucher at participating locations on Nov 11 (2025 voucher was redeemable through May 30, 2026)
Village Inn	Free 2-2-2 Breakfast (2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage, 2 pancakes)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations; 2025 online code VETERANS25
Wendy's	Free Breakfast Combo	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, breakfast hours	Participating locations; show VetRewards Card or tell the crew; no purchase required
White Castle	Free individual combo meal or breakfast combo	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating restaurants; valid military ID
Wienerschnitzel	Free Original Chili Dog, small fries and small soda	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations; valid military ID or proof of service
Wings and Rings	Free lunch	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only
World of Beer (WOB Bar & Kitchen)	Free 2-piece Smash Burger Sliders	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations; show military ID
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza	10% off entire order	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; military ID
Biggby Coffee	Any 16 oz beverage for $1.99	veteran · Nov 11	Visit a location
Brick House Tavern + Tap	20% off the entire meal (parties up to four)	veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only; valid military ID
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.	20% off dine-in meal (parties up to four)	veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only; valid military ID
Buffalo's Cafe	25% off meal (alcohol excluded)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in; military ID or uniform
Casa do Brasil	50% off	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Austin, College Station, Houston and Waco, TX locations
Connors Steak & Seafood	50% off a lunch or dinner entree	veteran · Nov 11	All locations
Eat'n Park	10% off for the entire party all November, plus a free Smiley Cookie on Nov 11	veteran, active duty · Nov 1-30 (cookie Nov 11)	Dine-in; proof of service
Farmer Boys	$4 Big Cheese burger	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Proof of service plus the Very Important Farmer (VIF) app
Joe's Crab Shack	20% off meal	veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in; valid military ID
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant	50% off an entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations; dine-in; valid military ID
McCormick & Schmick's	Select entree at half price	active duty, veteran, guard reserve, survivor · Sunday before Veterans Day (Nov 9 in 2025)	Dine-in only; valid ID; reservations recommended; open to Gold Star parents and spouses
Round Table Pizza	15% off dine-in, carryout, or delivery	veteran, active duty · Nov 7-14	Code RTP321; proof of service
Taffer's Tavern	50% off one plate, handheld, or salad	veteran, active duty · Nov 10-16	Dine-in; valid ID
110 Grill	Free lunch from the Veterans Day menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, 11:30am-4pm	Dine-in; military ID
151 Coffee	Free drink of any size	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Show ID
AhiPoki	50% off any poke bowl	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Proof of service or military ID
Au Bon Pain	Free breakfast sandwich and small drip coffee	veteran, active duty · Nov 10 (2025 date)	Participating locations; valid military ID
Bar Louie	Free dine-in burger (excluding the Big Louie)	active duty, retiree, veteran · Nov 10-11	Valid ID
Big Boy	$5 breakfast (eggs, hotcakes, or French toast) with coffee	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	In-store
Black Angus Steakhouse	Free 6 oz Top Sirloin with mashed potatoes and broccoli	veteran · Nov 11, 11am-3pm	Eligibility not spelled out in the source; check blackangus.com/heroes
Bonefish Grill	Free Bang Bang Shrimp and a non-alcoholic beverage	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Current military ID required
Bubbakoo's Burritos	Free Taco Trio	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in; valid military ID
Calhoun's	Free meal	veteran · Nov 11	Confirm hours with your nearest location
CentraArchy Restaurants	Half off any regular-menu entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in with military ID at its 15 locations
Champps Kitchen and Bar	Free entree from a special Veterans Day menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in; proof of service
Chicken Salad Chick	Free Chick Meal (scoop or sandwich, side and fountain drink)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Any location; show military ID or wear uniform
Claim Jumper	Free meal from the Veterans Day menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; valid proof of service
Colton's Steak House & Grill	Free entree from a select dine-in menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations; proof of service
Country Kitchen Restaurants	Free dine-in Country Scramble	active duty, retiree · Nov 11	Dine-in
Culver's	Free 1-scoop sundae	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Show military ID, VA veteran ID, or driver's license with veteran designation; may be franchise-specific
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches	50% off entire order	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations
Dairy Queen	Free Medium Blizzard	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations only (franchise participation varies)
Duffy's Sports Grill	Free meal	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Valid military ID
East Coast Wings + Grill	Free meal	veteran · Nov 11	Participating locations; verified veterans
Fogo de Chao	50% off Full or Indulgent Churrasco; 10% off for companions	active duty, veteran · Nov 7-11	Military ID
Founding Farmers / Farmers Fishers Bakers	50% off dine-in brunch, lunch, or dinner	veteran, active duty, retiree · Nov 11	Show valid ID, DD-214, or wear uniform
Frisch's Big Boy	Free Big Boy or Bad Boy sandwich with fries	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in, drive-thru, or carryout; valid ID
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar	Free small 2-topping deep dish, Desert Fire Pasta, Millhouse Club, or Cobb Salad with chicken	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only; beverages and gratuity not included; verify location participation
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream	Free scoop of ice cream	veteran · Nov 11	Some locations; show military ID
Hard Rock Cafe	Free Classic Smash Burger, plus 15% military discount on additional purchases	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Valid ID
Hawaiian Bros	Free classic plate lunch	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in, drive-thru, or carryout; valid proof of service
Huddle House	Free breakfast platter	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only; valid proof of service
Hy-Vee	Free breakfast (6-10am) plus 15% off groceries	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in for breakfast; 2025 grocery code VETS2025
Iron Skillet (TA / Petro)	Free meal	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations; proof of service
Jefferson's Restaurant	Free entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Any U.S. location; valid military ID
Jet's Pizza	Mix n Match deal with online code MX2	veteran, retiree, active duty · Nov 11	Pick-up orders only; valid military ID
LaMar's Donuts	Free donut and 12 oz coffee	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	No purchase necessary; all locations
Legal Sea Foods	Free bowl of signature clam chowder	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only; all locations except airports
LongHorn Steakhouse	10% off the meal plus a free appetizer or dessert	veteran, active duty · Nov 10-11	Dine-in and call-in orders only
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que	Free entree (Pulled Pork or Southern Fried Chicken) plus a $10 bonus card	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in; proof of service (2025 bonus card valid Nov 28-Dec 7)
MOD Pizza	50% off a MOD-size pizza or salad	veteran, active duty, spouse · Nov 11	Visit a location
Manhattan Bagel	Free regular-size coffee	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Locations throughout the Northeast
Melting Pot	Free 4-course meal with purchase of another	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Check your location; source cites a single-location events page
Morton's The Steakhouse	20% off (groups up to four)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Valid ID
Mountain Mike's Pizza	15% off any large pizza	veteran · Nov 11	Carryout, delivery, or online
Nekter Juice Bar	Free 16 oz juice or smoothie	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Valid military ID; all locations
Next Level Burger	20% off in-store	veteran, active duty, spouse · Nov 11	Mention military affiliation at the register
On The Border	Free Pick-2 Combo	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in only; valid military ID or proof of service
Otter's Chicken	Free 3-tender combo box	active duty, veteran, spouse · Nov 11	Visit a location
Panera Bread	Free breakfast items and coffee at participating cafes	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participation varies; check your nearest cafe
Quaker Steak & Lube	50% off any entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in at participating locations; show military ID
Rock & Brews	Free Pulled Pork Sandwich or Strawberry Fields Salad	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in; valid ID (first responders also eligible)
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery	Free meal (excluding drinks)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Show military ID
Rooster's	$10 Roosters Buck	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Any location; military ID or proof of service
Roy Rogers	Free Uncle Ralph's brownie with any purchase	veteran · Nov 11	Family-owned locations
Schlotzsky's	Free chips and small drink with any entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	In-store; valid military ID
Shane's Rib Shack	Free BBQ Pork Plate (10% military discount year-round)	active duty, veteran, retiree · Nov 11	Visit a location
Shari's Cafe	Free homestyle breakfast	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Dine-in only at participating locations
Snarf's Sandwiches	Free 7-inch non-specialty sandwich	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Colorado, St. Louis and Austin locations
Sugarfire Smokehouse	Free cheeseburger, or half-off pork steak with side	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Dine-in or pick-up at MO/CO/IA locations; valid military ID
T.G.I. Friday's	Free meal from a special five-item menu	veteran · Nov 11, 11am-5pm	Dine-in only; check local participation
Taco John's	Free small beef crispy or softshell taco combo	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	In-store or drive-thru; valid ID
Tap House Grill	Free dine-in meal plus a Samuel Adams pint glass	active duty, retiree, veteran · Nov 11	While supplies last
Texas Corral	Free dine-in entree with soft drink or coffee	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Show valid ID
Texas de Brazil	25% off for up to four veterans or service members	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Not all locations participate
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf	Free drink	veteran, active duty, spouse · Nov 11	Visit a location
The Greene Turtle	Free dine-in meal, up to $15	veteran · Nov 11	Participating locations; valid ID
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill	Free entree	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	AZ/CO/OR/TX locations; valid military ID
Tucanos Brazilian Grill	Free churrasco meal with purchase of another; half price dining solo	veteran · Nov 10-11	Visit a location
Twin Peaks	Free lunch from a select menu	veteran, active duty · Nov 11, 11am-3pm	Proof of service
Wawa	Free coffee	veteran, active duty, spouse · Nov 11	Visit a location
Weigel's	Free cup of coffee	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Visit a location
WingHouse Bar and Grill	5 free wings, any flavor	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Show military ID
Yogurtology	Free frozen yogurt, up to 5 oz	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	All locations
Zaxby's	Free sandwich	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations only
4Patriots	Free 72-Hour Survival Food Kit (normally $29.95); pay shipping only	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Claim online via the 4Patriots Veterans Day Celebration Event page
Academy Sports + Outdoors	10% off the entire purchase	active duty, veteran · Oct 19-Nov 11 (2025 dates)	In-store or online
Army & Air Force Exchange Service	10 cents off every gallon of gas, plus free challenge coins for veterans on Nov 11	veteran, active duty, retiree, guard reserve, disabled veteran, spouse · Nov 11	Exchange stores and fuel locations
Ashley Furniture	Up to 10% off (10% on $999+, 5% under $999)	veteran, active duty · Nov 4-11	In-store or online
DEVIL-DOG Dungarees	50% off the entire website	active duty, retiree, veteran, spouse · Nov 2-11	Online
Food Lion	10% off groceries (excludes alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery, pharmacy, stamps, services)	active duty, veteran, spouse · Nov 11	In-store; present MVP card and military ID at checkout
Kohl's	30% off purchase	active duty, veteran, retiree, spouse · Nov 10-11	In-store only; some exclusions
Publix	10% off groceries (excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery, stamps, money services)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	In-store only; present military ID
Rack Room Shoes	20% off entire purchase	active duty, veteran, spouse · Nov 11	In-store
Sleep Number	Additional 10% off entire purchase	active duty, veteran, retiree, guard reserve · Nov 4-17	In-store or online
SpartanNash (Family Fare, D&W, Martin's Super Markets)	11% off	veteran, active duty · Nov 9-11	Scan loyalty card and show military ID at checkout at company-operated stores
Target	10% military discount, usable on two separate transactions	active duty, veteran, spouse · Through Nov 11 (Oct 29-Nov 11 in 2025)	Target Circle members; in-store or online
TOPS Friendly Markets	11% off total order	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Any location
Tractor Supply Company	10% off	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	In-store
Walgreens / Duane Reade	20% off regular-price eligible store items	veteran, active duty, spouse · Nov 8-11	Any Walgreens or Duane Reade; restrictions apply
Autobell Car Wash	Free Ride-Thru Exterior wash (or credit toward another wash)	veteran, active duty · Nov 11 (Nov 12 if rain)	NC, SC, VA, MD and DE locations; no coupon, barcode, or ID required
AutoNation	20% off all services	active duty, veteran, spouse · Nov 10-16	AutoNation locations or AutoNation Mobile Service
Grace for Vets	Free car washes at participating car washes worldwide	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Find a participating wash
Great Clips	Free haircut, or a card for a future free haircut	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Any U.S. location
Russell Speeder's Car Wash	Free car wash	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	All locations
ScrubaDub	Free express car wash	active duty, veteran, retiree · Nov 11	Present valid military ID, veteran ID card, or proof of service
Sport Clips	Free haircut	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Participating locations
Waters CarWash	Free car wash	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Visit a location
WhiteWater Express Car Wash	Free Premium car wash	veteran · Nov 11	Present valid ID
National Park Service	Free entrance at every NPS site that charges an entrance fee (other fees such as timed entry may apply)	everyone · Nov 11	No ID needed; fee-free day for all visitors
Regal Cinemas	Free admission to Saving Private Ryan and Brothers on Three; $1 per popcorn donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Participating locations
9/11 Memorial & Museum	Free admission (Salute to Service)	active duty, retiree, veteran, survivor · Nov 7-11	In person with valid ID; Blue and Gold Star families included
Akron Zoo	Free admission for veterans; 50% off for immediate family	veteran · Nov 7-11	Valid military ID at the ticket counter (not online)
Aquarium of the Pacific	Free admission	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Present valid ID
Capital Wheel	Free ride	active duty, retiree · Nov 11	Present valid military ID
Cincinnati Zoo	Free admission for military members; up to 6 half-price tickets for immediate family	active duty, veteran, retiree, guard reserve · Nov 11	Present valid military ID
Colonial Williamsburg	Free admission	active duty, guard reserve, retiree, veteran, spouse · Nov 7-11	Present valid military ID; immediate dependents included
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum	Free admission for active-duty/retired plus up to 3 immediate family members	active duty, retiree · Nov 11	Present valid military ID
Durham Museum (Omaha)	Free admission and a free hot dog meal at the Soda Fountain	veteran · Nov 11	Present valid military ID; families included
Hagley Museum and Library	Free admission	active duty, veteran · Nov 9-11	Present valid military ID; families included
Harley-Davidson Museum	Free admission for the service member or veteran, one adult guest, and up to four children under 18	veteran, active duty · Nov 11	Present valid military ID
Killington Resort	Free lift ticket	active duty, retiree, veteran · Nov 11	Present valid military ID; honorably discharged veterans
Knott's Berry Farm	Discounted admission for the service member or veteran and up to 5 guests	active duty, veteran · Nov 3-20 and Dec 1-18 (2025 dates)	Purchase online or at ticket booths
Lan Su Chinese Garden (Portland)	Free admission	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Code VETSD online or at the ticket booth; families included
Montgomery Zoo	50% off regular daytime admission	veteran, active duty, spouse · Nov 9-15	Present valid military ID; dependent family members included
Monticello	Free admission	veteran · Nov 8-11	Present valid military ID
Mount Vernon	Free admission	active duty, veteran, retiree · Nov 11	Present valid military ID
Nashville Zoo	Free admission	active duty, veteran, spouse · Nov 9 (2025 date)	Present valid ID; immediate families included; no reservation needed
National WWI Museum and Memorial	Free admission	veteran, active duty · Nov 7-11	Present valid military ID
North Carolina Zoo	Free admission for military, veterans and spouses, plus up to 3 additional guests	active duty, veteran, spouse · Nov 8-14	Present valid military ID
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park	Free admission for veterans and active duty; half off for immediate family	veteran, active duty · Nov 8-11	At the admission window (not valid online)
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium	Free admission for veterans and active duty; half off for immediate family	veteran, active duty · Nov 8-11	At the zoo admission window (not valid online)
Boardwalk Inn & Suites	35% off stays	active duty, veteran · Nov 1-30	Book online or by phone
NY Waterway	Free ferry service	active duty, veteran · Nov 11	Present valid military ID
Red Roof Inn	Up to 15% off stays at 700+ hotels	active duty, veteran · Oct 13-Nov 13 (2025 dates)	Book with valid military documentation
Brides Across America	Wedding gown giveaway for military brides	active duty, veteran, spouse · November (dates vary by salon)	Register at a participating bridal salon with a $125 tax-deductible donation and attend the event