Most businesses, from restaurants to stores, will be open for Veterans Day, and some will offer discounts to veterans and active-duty military personnel.
While most banks and non-essential federal government will be closed and mail won’t be delivered, you might still get packages from UPS, FedEx and other delivery services. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will remain open.
Veterans Day marks the date when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to end World War I hostilities. The fighting ceased on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Day store discounts 2021
The following discounts are valid Thursday unless otherwise noted for veterans, with active military also included in most at participating locations nationwide. Proof of service such as a military ID is typically required and a few businesses will allow dressing in uniform as a form of identification. Discharge papers, VA cards and veteran organization membership cards also can be used to prove service at most businesses.
- Adidas—40% off with online verification.
- Apple—10% off for military, veterans and immediate family members with online verification.
- Asics—40% off all full-priced products with online verification.
- Backcountry—20% off select full-priced products with online verification.
- Bass Pro Shops—5% off in-store and online with military ID.
- Cabela’s—5% off in-store and online with military ID.—25% off all apparel and accessories with online verification.
- Champion—10% off sitewide with online verification.
- Cole Haan—20% off with online verification.
- Columbia—20% off online with ID verification.
- Dickies—10% off total purchase with online verification.
- Foot Locker—15% off total purchase for military and their families with online verification.
- iRobot—20% off select robots and free shipping on all orders with online verification.
- JoAnn—15% off total purchase with online verification.
- Jockey—10% off with online verification.
- L.L.Bean—10% off with online verification.
- Lowe’s—10% off for military and their spouses with online verification.
- Lululemon—15% off military and their immediate families in-store and online with verification.
- Michaels—15% off total purchase, including sale items, in-store and online with military ID.
- Nectar Sleep—15% off with online verification.
- New Balance—25% off all full-priced products with online verification.
- NFL Shop—15% off for military and their family members with online verification.
- Nike—10% off in-store and online for military and their immediate families with military ID.
- Oakley—Up to 70% off Standard Issue eyewear with online verification.
- Orvis—10% off sitewide with online verification.
- Overstock—5% off plus free returns and other rewards perks when you join Club O for free with online verification.
- QVC—10% off sitewide with online verification.
- Ray-Ban—20% off with online verification.
- Reebok—40% off total purchase with online verification.
- Sperry—15% off select styles with online verification.
- Target—10% off two separate purchases now through November 13 with online verification.
- The North Face—10% off sitewide for military and their immediate families with online verification.
- Timberland—20% off select styles for military and their immediate families with online verification.
- Tommy John—20% off sitewide with online verification.
- Tuft & Needle—15% off sitewide with online verification.
- Under Armour—40% off for a limited time for military members and their immediate family with online verification.
- Vera Bradley—15% off with online verification.
- Vineyard Vines—15% off select styles with online verification.
- Yeti—20% off all full-priced items with online verification.
- Zappos—10% off sitewide with online verification.
Kohl’s Veterans Day discount through Sunday
Kohl’s has a special in-store 30% discount for veterans, current and former military personnel and their immediate families Thursday through Nov. 14. Terms and exclusions apply.
Walgreens discount for veterans, military
Walgreens is offering a 20% discount off regular-price eligible store items for veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families through Sunday.
The discount is valid at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide with proof of service and myWalgreens, the chain’s loyalty program. Some exclusions apply.
Office Depot Veterans Day military discount
From Thursday through Saturday, veterans, active duty and retired military personnel, reservists, and their dependents get 25% off qualifying regular and sale-priced purchases in Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide.
To take advantage of this special discount, customers must present a valid military ID, military dependent ID or veteran ID at the time of purchase.
After Saturday, Office Depot says stores will continue to “support the military community with an in-store discount valid for 20% off a qualifying regularly priced purchase” with a new military discount.
Staples’ Veterans Day discount through Saturday
Staples will offer 25% off all in-store purchases to active-duty personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans, and their immediate families at all U.S. locations through Nov. 13 with a valid military ID.
Bed Bath & Beyond discount for Veterans Day
Bed Bath & Beyond says it has a U.S. Armed Forces Appreciation Event Thursday that gives active-duty U.S. military, veterans and spouses 25% off their entire purchase, in-store only.
Free haircuts at Sport Clips, Great Clips for Veterans Day
Floyd’s Barbershop: Half-off haircut with military ID for veterans and active-duty military through Sunday.
Great Clips: Free haircut or pick up a free haircut card for veterans and active duty. Also, non-veterans who get a haircut Thursday get a free haircut card to give to a veteran. The cards can be redeemed for a free haircut from Nov. 12 through Dec. 10.
Sport Clips: Participating stores will offer free haircuts for veterans and service members with a military I.D., and Sport Clips Haircuts will donate $2 per haircare service toward this year’s Help A Hero veteran scholarships fundraising goal of $1.5 million. Participating locations are listed on the chain’s website.
Free car wash for veterans, military
Grace for Vets: Free car wash at participating locations nationwide Thursday for veterans and active military through this nonprofit. Find locations at Graceforvets.org.
Sheetz: Locations with car washes will also offer free car washes Thursday.
Zips Car Wash: Free car washes to all veterans and active military Thursday at all locations with wash code 1112.
Veterans Day 2021 store discounts and ongoing military discounts
Offers are available at participating locations Thursday unless otherwise noted. Discounts can vary and exclusions apply. Some require signing up online and others require showing proof of service.
Big Lots: Ongoing 10% discount off everything daily for active-duty military and veterans with Big Rewards card and military ID.
Dollar General: 20% discount Thursday through Sunday for veterans, active-duty military, National Guard, Reserve and their families on qualifying in-store purchases. To get the discount, customers need to register and complete a military credential verification process online at Dollargeneral.com/military. Then the discount will be available to add as a digital coupon on the store’s app and website.
Eyemart Express: Veterans and military families get 20% discounts on all eyewear purchases at stores nationwide with proof of service.
Smartstyle Hair Salons by Regis: Ongoing 10% discount off services and professional products with proof of service for current or former military members, veterans, police officers, firefighters and first responders. Discounts can vary by location, which are in Walmart stores.
Topgolf: Through its ongoing Heroes Program, active-duty military and veterans get 10% off Topgolf gameplay, 20% discount on select monthly memberships and a 10% discount on events.
Tractor Supply Company: 15% discount for active and former military members and their dependents with a valid military ID or other proof of service.
uBreakiFix by Asurion: Through Nov. 17, the tech repair retailer will offer military veterans 20% off select computer repair services, including operating system restoration and virus removal.
More discounts: You can find additional discounts including at hotels and other online retailers from verification sites like Shop.id.me/military and Sheerid.com/shoppers/militarydeals.
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