Are schools open on Veterans Day 2026?

Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription ET Online Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11 to honor people who have served in the US military. This year, the federal holiday falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. On the occasion of Veterans Day, restaurants across the country will show their appreciation by offering special deals and free meals for military members and veterans, according to Blue Star Family. ALSO READ: Scott Laux Blue Angels removal update Veterans Day Free meals, offers and discounts Applebee’s: Veterans and active-duty military members can get a free entree from a special menu on Veterans Day. The dine-in offer requires valid military identification. - Aroma Joe’s: Service members and veterans can get a free 24-ounce drink or AJ’s RUSH Energy Drink 24. Valid identification is required. ALSO READ: West Bengal class 9 student gets Rs 2.30 crore BMW from father after scoring good marks in half-yearly exams Live Events - Aspen Creek Grill: Veterans and service members can receive a $15 voucher between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Veterans Day. The voucher is valid through December 24, 2026. - Backyard Taco: All seven Arizona locations offer military members and veterans a free meal worth up to $15. Customers pay the difference if their order exceeds that amount. - Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Veterans and military members can get a free cheeseburger and side between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The offer is dine-in only. - Biscuit Belly: Veterans and military members can receive a free biscuit sandwich and drip coffee on November 11. Choices include chicken, bacon, egg and cheese, or sausage, egg and cheese. - Blaze Pizza: Participating locations offer veterans and active-duty military members a free one-topping pizza. Check with your local restaurant before visiting. - Bob Evans: Eligible guests can choose a free entree from a special menu featuring 11 breakfast, lunch and dinner options. They will also receive a coupon for free sausage gravy and biscuits on a future visit. - Bombshells: Veterans and military members can enjoy a free appetizer, entree and dessert at locations in Texas and Colorado. Family members dining with them receive 20% off. - Buca di Beppo: Veterans and military members can get a free lunch salad, pasta or entree from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dine-in offer requires valid military identification or proof of service. AP Members of the Brattleboro, Vt., American Legion Color Guard raise the American flag during a Veterans Day ceremony at Chesterfield School in Chesterfield, N.H., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. (Kristopher Radder /The Brattleboro Reformer via AP) - Buffalo’s Cafe: Participating locations offer veterans and active-duty military members 25% off their dine-in meal. Alcohol is excluded. - Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and service members with valid identification can receive a free order of 10 boneless wings. The offer is available on November 11. - California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and military members can get a complimentary meal and beverage from a select menu. Dine-in guests also receive a buy-one-get-one coupon for pizza, pasta or salad. - California Tortilla: Veterans can receive free chips and queso with any purchase. Valid military identification is required. - Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop: Veterans and active-duty military members can get a free small sub on Veterans Day. A valid military ID is required. - Casey’s General Store: Veterans and military members can receive a free coffee or fountain drink. Guests must show military identification or proof of service. - Chick-fil-A: Veterans Day offers vary by independently operated franchise. Participating locations may provide free meals, entrees or special appreciation events. - Chili’s: Veterans and active-duty military members can choose a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu. Options include Chicken Crispers, quesadillas, an Oldtimer Burger and soup with a house salad. - Chipotle: Veterans and military members can get free chips and dip with an in-store purchase of at least $5. Options include guacamole, Queso Blanco or salsa. - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Last year, the chain offered free drinks to veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses. Details of this year's offer have not been confirmed. - Cotton Patch Cafe: Veterans, military members and retirees can receive a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken. The offer is dine-in only and requires proof of service. - Cracker Barrel: Veterans and service members can enjoy a free Sunrise Pancake Special with valid identification. The chain is also offering 25% off its Military Collection merchandise through November 12. - Dave & Buster’s: Veterans and active-duty military members can receive free all-day gameplay or a free dessert with a qualifying entree, depending on the location. Some games are excluded from the offer. - Denny’s: Veterans and military members can get a free meal, including options such as the Original Grand Slam. Valid military identification is required. - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Veterans and military members can enjoy a free pulled pork sandwich on November 11. The offer is available at participating locations. - Dunkin’: Veterans and service members can receive a free donut with an in-store purchase. The offer is available on Veterans Day. - Dunn Brothers Coffee: Veterans and active or retired military members can get a free small brewed coffee or cold brew. A valid military ID is required at participating locations. - Escalante’s: Veterans can receive a free side of queso with any purchase. Valid military identification is required. - Fat Rosie’s: Veterans can enjoy 50% off entrees when dining in. A valid veterans ID is required. - Fazoli’s: Veterans and active-duty military members can get free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce. Use code VET26 and show proof of military service; no purchase is required. - Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Veterans and military members can enjoy a free meal on Veterans Day. The restaurant also extends the offer during Armed Forces Week in May. - Food City: Veterans and active-duty military members can get a free hot bar meal with an entree, two sides, a roll and a 21-ounce fountain drink. The offer runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with military identification and a ValuCard. - Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans and active service members can receive a free combo meal card. It can be redeemed through November 25, 2026. - Friendly’s: Veterans and service members can get a free burger entree and beverage on Veterans Day. Valid military identification is required. - Golden Corral: The chain's 26th annual Military Appreciation Night offers a free dinner buffet and beverage to veterans, active-duty personnel, National Guard and reserve members, and military retirees. The dine-in offer runs from 4 p.m. until closing. - The Greene Turtle: Veterans and military members can receive a free meal worth up to $15. The chain also offers a year-round 15% military discount. - Hooters: Participating locations offer veterans a free menu item with a drink purchase. Choices include 10 wings, a cheeseburger, Buffalo chicken sandwich or Chicken Caesar salad. - Hopdoddy Burger Bar: Veterans and active-duty military members can get a free Classic Burger or Classic Burger with Cheese. The offer is dine-in only and requires proof of service. - Huddle House: Active and retired military members can receive a free Original French Toast. The offer is dine-in only and requires a valid military ID. - Hurricane Grill & Wings: Veterans and acti