Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? Basically, to celebrate and to honor the brave soldiers, who have sacrificed their lives in America’s battles.

Veteran’s day was first celebrated as “Armistice Day”, on the occasion of the winning the war World War I between the Allies and Germany, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918. Later, after winning the war over the Axis Powers in World War II, in 1954 the name was changed to “Veterans Day.”

It’s a day to honor American soldiers of all wars, for their sacrifice, patriotism and the commitment to serve for the good of the nation.

Veterans Day this year will be on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 and declared as a Federal Holiday on Friday, November 10th, 2017.

To pay respect to our veterans, popular stores like Walgreens, Lowe’s, and Dollar General offer attractive Veterans Day discounts.

Check out this 2017’s deals:

1. Sunday, November 5, 2017

McCormick and Schmick’s Free Entree

Veterans and Gold Star families are offered a complimentary lunch or dinner at McCormick and Schmick’s on Sunday, November 5th, 2017.

2. Friday AND Saturday November 10-11, 2017

BJ’s Restaurant

All active military personnel and veterans can opt for a complimentary entree under $12.95 on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 2017. Any guests over age 21 can enjoy an alcoholic beverage for $6. Guests must provide their military IDs to get this offer.

3. Friday/Saturday/Sunday November 10, 11, 12, 2017

Spaghetti Warehouse (Buy 1 Get 1 Free Meal)

Get a special “buy one entree, get one free” coupon offer from Spaghetti Warehouse. You can redeem coupons from 10th November through 12th November. The coupons will be available from 3rd November on the Spaghetti Warehouse website.

4. Friday, November 10, 2017

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Veterans or active duty service members can get free lunch or dinner on Friday.

5. Saturday November 11, 2017

Applebee’s

Applebee’s will provide Veterans and Active Duty Military members free meal, select from a limited menu on Veteran’s Day. You need to provide proof of service.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans Restaurants are providing free select menu items to Veterans and active duty military on Veterans day.

Cicis Pizza

Free pizza will be provided if anyone shows a valid Military ID.

Friendly’s Free Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Friendly’s is giving a free dine-in breakfast, lunch or dinner from select menus to veterans, active members of US army by showing valid IDs on 11-11-2017.

Hy-Vee Free Breakfast

Hy-Vee is providing a free breakfast buffet during regular breakfast hours on Veterans Day.

K&W Cafeteria

They are also offering free meal includes choice of entrée, two vegetables, bread and beverage. Guests need to submit valid military ID on Veterans Day. Offer valid from 11a.m. to closing.

Little Caesars Pizza

On Saturday, 11th November 2017, from 11am to 2pm, veterans and active military members can get a free $5 HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo at Little Caesars Pizza.

6. Sunday, November 12, 2017

Centraarchy Restaurants

On Sunday, November 12, veterans and active army personnel can get a free entrée. There are several restaurants who also provide such offers, they are – California Dreaming, The Tavern at Phipps, Chophouse ’47, Carolina Roadhouse, Joey D’s Oak Room, Burro Loco, Chophouse New Orleans, New York Prime, Gulfstream Cafe, etc.

7. Monday, November 13, 2017

Golden Corral

On this day, from 5 PM to 9 PM, Golden Corral offers a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for veterans, retirees, and active duty personnel.