When Is Veterans Day 2019: Deals For Military Across Nation

ACROSS AMERICA — With Veterans Day fast approaching, many local restaurants and national chains are offering free or discounted options to those who have served in the military.

Veterans Day in 2019 is Monday, Nov. 11, and public schools across the country will be closed for the day.

If you know a great discount that isn't on the list, add it in the comment section below. In most cases, a form of military identification or proof of service is required.

And, veterans and active military, thank you for your service.

Here are some specials deals being offered for Veterans Day 2019:

7-11: Get a free coffee or Big Gulp on Veterans Day.

Applebee's: Veterans and active-duty military in uniform can get a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee's on Nov. 11.

Chili's Grill & Bar: All veterans and active duty service members can receive a free meal on Veterans Day at all participating restaurants.

Golden Corral: Military vets, retirees, and active duty members are being offered a free dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at all Golden Corral locations on Veterans Day.

Baker's Square: All veterans and active duty service members receive a free meal on Veteran's Day from Baker's Square.

54th Street Grill and Bar: Veterans + active duty military personnel who eat at a 54th Street Grill and Bar receive a free entrée up to $12 on Veteran's Day.

Red Robin: Veteran's and active duty military are being offered a free dine-in Red's Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veteran's Day.

Dunkin': On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free doughnut, no purchase necessary.

Grub Burger: Veterans and active military members can get a free meal at a Grub Burger Bar location on Monday, November 11.

Ahipoki Bowl: Get 50 percent off poke bowls for active duty military and veterans on Nov. 11.

IHOP: All active duty and retired veterans in observance of Veteran's Day, November 11, are invited to come in to IHOP and enjoy a "free" breakfast.

Lucille's BBQ: Veterans and active duty military will enjoy a complimentary dessert with proof of service on November 11.

Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active military receive a free lunch on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all Texas Roadhouse locations.

Black Angus Steakhouse: Participating restaurants will offer vets and active military a special $9.99 sirloin steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli and a non-alcoholic beverage.

TGI Fridays: Military guests with a valid military ID will be treated to a free lunch menu item up to $12 on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. These guests also will receive a $5 coupon for their next meal at Fridays. Call your local TGI Fridays for details.

Sheetz: Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free six-inch turkey sub and regular size drink at any location. Plus a free car wash.

Subway: Military veterans with a valid ID are being offered a free six-inch sub on November 11 at select locations.

Outback: Veterans with a military ID can get a free Bloomin' Onion and non-alcoholic beverage on November 11, and 20 percent off their check Nov. 12 to Dec. 31.

California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active U.S. military members with proof of service have an invitation to enjoy a complimentary meal from CPK's Veterans Day menu at all participating California Pizza Kitchen locations nationwide.

The Chop House: Veterans receive a 50 percent discount with a valid military ID on November 11. This does not apply to alcoholic beverages.

Cici's Pizza: All active duty or retired military with a valid military ID are being offered a free pizza buffet on November 11.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Veterans can receive a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola or a Crafted Coffee beverage.

Joe's Crab Shack: Veterans and active duty military with valid ID will enjoy 20 percent off on November 11. Please call ahead to your local Joe's Crab Shack if you have any questions about your Veteran's Day Discount.

Cumberland Farms: All veterans, active-duty, reserve, National Guard or honorably discharged military personnel can receive a free coffee on Nov. 11.

Little Caesars Pizza: Veterans and active duty military with valid ID will receive a free $5 hot-n-ready lunch combo. On November 11, from 11am to 2pm.

Retail Discounts

The Home Depot: Veterans are being offered a 10 percent military discount on in-store purchases on select items. All veterans are eligible for this discount during the Veterans Day weekend. Visit the Home Depot website for details.

Walgreens: Active military, veterans and their families receive 20 percent off everything. Walgreens also provides free flu shots for VA-enrolled Veterans. Visit the Walgreens website for details.

More deals are added daily, so make sure to check the Military Benefits website.

The first Veterans Day, initially recognized as Armistice Day in 1919, marked the date when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to cease World War I.

Veterans Day was later officially approved as a national holiday on May 13, 1938, to primarily honor veterans of World War I. Almost two decades after in 1954, it became a day to recognize American veterans of all wars, and the name changed to its current form, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.