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 2025. 

2025 Military Discounts for Military Appreciation Month

Check out these free meals and discounts veterans can grab for Military Appreciation Month, Memorial Day 2025, 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 10¢ 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.

AARP – 45% discount for all veterans and military members

Academy Sports – 10% discount from April 27 – July 4 (in-store and online!)

Ace Hardware – 10% dicount for active or retire 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

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

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

BJ’s: Get a $10 Welcome Coupon and membership for just $25  (Reg $55)

Blue Star Museums – Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. The 2025 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day (May 17) and ends on Labor Day (September 1)

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

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. Veterans can register for this special offer through May 11, 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.

Cedar Point – from May 23-26, Cedar Point is offering discounted tickets for Military Appreciation Days.

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.

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

Dell: 5% OFF for Military during May

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

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

GrillSmith – Enjoy a Complimentary Appetizer with a valid Military I.D. Offer valid Saturday, May 17th, 2025, for all active, non-active, and retired military service members. One offer per valid identification. Offer good for any starter priced $22 or less.

Joe’s Crab Shack:  15% Discount for all active military on Memorial Day

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

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

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

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

Lowes: 10% Discount to active duty Military and Veterans

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

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

Mission BBQ -Starting on Monday, May 12, 2025, all active-duty service members and veterans can enjoy a free sandwich on their designated day. (Army 5/12, Marine Corps, 5/13, Navy 5/14, Air Force and Space Force 5/15, Coast Guard 5/16, and all branches 5/17)

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).

Modell’s Sporting Goods – 10% discount for veterans or active military

Nike: 10% Discount on all orders

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

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

Outback – 20% off your meal from May 14th to 18th for active duty, reserve, and veteran

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

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

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

Puma: 20% OFF Discount

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

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

SeaWorld – In celebration of Military Appreciation Month 2025, SeaWorld parks will offer free one-day admission to U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer now through May 11, 2025, and can visit the parks with their free tickets anytime before July 6, 2025.

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

Spyderco: Military members can receive a 50% discount through Spyderco’s OpFocus program. See the website for details, as some exclusions apply.

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: 15% discount on almost everything for the Military & Veterans

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

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!