HUGE List of Military Discounts for Military Appreciation Month!

Take a look at these military discounts going on for Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day 2026 

2026 Military Discounts for Military Appreciation Month

Check out these free meals and discounts veterans can grab for Military Appreciation Month, Memorial Day 2026, with your valid military ID!

Whether you’re a veteran or a civilian, dining out can often strain your budget. The good news is that many restaurants offer discounts and even complimentary meals just by joining their reward programs.

Birthday freebies also provide a great way to celebrate your special day while saving on dining costs.

May is Military Appreciation Month, a special time for those in and out of the military. It is a time designated to honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and service of the members of the armed forces, past and present.

7-Eleven – They will be doubling their fuel discount to 5¢ off per gallon for verified 7Rewards and ID.me members from May 1 to May 31.

84 Lumber – To support the brave men and women who have served, they are offering a 10% discount.

A&W – Military (active & retired) get 10% off year-round at select restaurants with a valid ID.

AARP – 45% discount for all veterans and military members

Academy Sports – 10% discount from April 24 – July 4 (in-store and online!)

Ace Hardware – 10% dicount for active or retired military

Adidas – 30% off Discount (online and in-store); 15% off discount at outlets

Apple –10% Discount for all current military members, veterans, and immediate family members in the same household

Asics – 25% off all full-priced products in the online store (Will be sent as a one-time use code)

AT&T –Military, veterans, and their families can get phone plans from $27/month (with 4 lines) or 25% off

Auto Zone – 10% discount for active or retired military

Banana Republic – 10%-15% discount (varies by store) for active military or veteran

Bass Pro Shops – 10% discount every day online or in-store.

Belk – 10%-20% discount (varies by store) every Tuesday for active military or veterans

Benihana – Active Military Personnel, Veterans, Gold Star families, and first responders are invited to enjoy a complimentary 5-course entreé with the purchase of an appetizer from May 22 to May 25.

BJ’s Wholesale Club – With a verified ID.me account, join for $50 (Reg. $120) and get a $20 reward.

Bonefish Grill – 10% discount for active-duty service members and veterans every day.

Buckle – Active duty & veterans receive a 10% discount when verified through SheerID.

Busch Gardens – Busch Gardens parks are celebrating Military Appreciation Month by offering complimentary one-day admission to U.S. military veterans and up to three guests through 6/30. Veterans can register for this special offer through May 10, and they have until July 6 to use their free tickets and visit the parks.

Cabelas – 10% discount every day on qualifying merchandise. This discount is for Military Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Wildlife Agents.

California’s Great America – Active-duty military personnel and veterans can enjoy free admission to California’s Great America from May 23 to May 26. They may also purchase up to six discounted tickets for friends and family. Offer available online only, following verification.

Carowinds – Military Appreciation Days Sale – May 23-26, FREE tickets for Military during Memorial Day Weekend. Bring a valid US Military ID to the front gate for FREE admission. Plus, save 50% online for up to 6 tickets for family & friends. Offer ends 5/26.

Carrabba’s – 10% off with any visit for any service member.

Champs Sports – Active duty & Veterans receive a 10% discount when registered through SheerID.

Converse – 15% discount to all active, reservist, veteran, and retired US Military personnel, as well as their spouses and dependents

Colonial Williamsburg – Colonial Williamsburg offers complimentary admission once per year—during either Memorial Day weekend or Veterans Day weekend—to active-duty military, Reservists, National Guard members, retired military, and veterans, along with up to three direct dependents.

Cracker Barrel – 10% off in-store discount with ID.me.

CVS – 20% online, must be signed up for the Veterans Advantage Card

Dave & Buster’s – Veterans get 15% off food & drinks with a valid ID.

Dell – Verified military members of ID.me are eligible for 10% off PCs and Electronics.

Discount Tire – Active Duty, Veterans, and Reserves can receive 5% off their purchase.

El Pollo Loco – Military personnel get 15% off (max $1.50) off their order.

Finish Line – Military personnel recive 10% off in-store.

Gap – 10% in-store discount to active-duty military, veterans, retirees, reservists, National Guard members, and their dependents through ID.me.

Glik’s – 10% discount with a valid military ID

Green Mill – Active and retired military personnel receive 10% when dining in.

GrillSmith – Enjoy a Complimentary Appetizer with a valid Military I.D. Offer valid Saturday, May 16th, 2026, for all active, non-active, and retired military service members. One offer per valid identification. Offer is good for any starter priced $22 or less.

Hewlett-Packard – Verified military members of ID.me are eligible for 40% off PCs and Electronics.

Home Depot – Active members, veterans, and their spouses enjoy 10% off their purchases when verified through SheerID.

Huddle House – Through 5/31, guests with a valid military ID receive a discount.

Kipling:  Military Members receive an extra 15% off sitewide and 10% off in Outlet Stores. Limited Time Only!

Kohl’s: 15% OFF for Military, Veterans, and their families every Monday for Military Mondays (In-store only)

Kona Grill – Veterans, Active-Duty Military, Reserves, and First Responders get a complimentary entrée with the purchase of an appetizer or starter from 5/22-5/25.

Krispy Kreme – Active Duty & Veterans receive a 10% discount with a valid ID.

L.L. Bean: L.L. Bean offers a special 10% discount for past and current service members.

LensCrafters – 20% off frames for veterans and active military with ID.me.

Levi’s: 15% discount on all Levi’s apparel.

Logan’s Roadhouse – Veterans receive a 10% off discount with a valid ID.

Lowes: 10% Discount to active duty Military and Veterans with ID.me.

Lululemon – Military personnel receive a 15% off discount when verified through SheerID.

Maurices – 10% Discount online and in-store to Active duty, Retiree Veteran, Reserve, National Guard, and Dependents with ID.me. 

Medieval Times – Military personnel receive discounted tickets.

Michaels: 15% off, including sale items at Michaels. Must show a valid military ID. Some exclusions apply.

Microsoft – Military personnel and their families can save up to 10% off select products and services.

Mission BBQ -Starting on Monday, May 11, 2026, all active-duty service members and veterans can enjoy a free sandwich on their designated day. (Army 5/11, Marine Corps, 5/12, Navy 5/13, Air Force and Space Force 5/14, Coast Guard 5/15, and all branches 5/16)

MLB.TV – MLB.TV and GovX are offering active-duty military and veterans a discount of up to 35% off. Choose either the MLB.TV Yearly (all teams) subscription or a yearly Single Team subscription (every team is available).

National WWI Museum and Memorial – From 5/22-25, veterans and active duty military members will receive FREE Admission as well as their spouses and direct dependents.

Nike: 10% Discount on all orders

North Face 10% discount for active military, reservists, veterans, retired, and dependents

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina – Military or First Responders receive 25% off all food items. Guests visiting in uniform recieve 50%.

Old Navy – 10% in-store discount to active-duty military, veterans, retirees, reservists, National Guard members, and their dependents through ID.me.

Outback – 10% off your meal year-round.

Pandora – Pandora is proud to support military personnel and veterans by giving them a 10% discount through ID.me.

PetSmart -10% off purchase; 10% off grooming on Tuesdays; 10% off overnight pet boarding for veterans or active military

Princess Cruises Up to $250 free onboard spending money for military personnel for use on any cruise, any time of year.

Puma 20% off discount through ID.me.

Puffy Save $1,425 when you buy any Puffy mattress, including free luxury pillows worth $240.

RA Sushi – Military Personnel (active and retired) and first responders get a FREE entreé with the purchase of a starter from 5/22-5/25 with a valid ID.

Rack Room Shoes 10% OFF every Tuesday and 20% OFF on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

Samsung – Military personnel can save with their .mil email.

Sherwin-Williams – 15% off paints & stains for veterans and military personnel with ID. They extend this discount to spouses as well.

Sleep Number Active, Veteran, Retired, and Reservists personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces can take an extra 5% off sale prices

Smalls Sliders – Military members with a valid ID get 10% off on Memorial Day.

STK Steakhouse – May 22-25. Veterans and first responders receive a complimentary entreé when you dine in with a valid ID.

T-Mobile One of the BIGGEST discounts – 40% off family lines

Texas de Brazil – 10% off for military, service members, EMS, and teachers (up to 4 people per table)

Under Armour Limited time 20% discount on UA.com or UA Brand house stores

Verizon MyPlan starting from $25/month, please get 12% off all mobile perks with the military discount.

Vineyard Vines 20% discount on almost everything for the Military & Veterans

Yankee Candle 10% discount for active and retired Military, as well as family.

Yeti – Veterans and active duty get special pricing when verified through ID.me.

Weis Markets 10% off groceries every Thursday for Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, and Military Veterans.

Zoos Cincinnati Zoo and Indianapolis Zoo (and maybe more – check near you!) are offering FREE Admission to Military (active or retired) and their families on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day

If you see any other free meals for veterans on Memorial Day, let us know, and we will add them to the list!