Memorial Day is on Monday, May 27, 2019 and I wanted to bring to your attention of the various deals available during this time. Memorial Day is a day to commemorate those who have lost their lives in service to our country. With that being said, freebies and deals are available to active duty military and veterans.
As a way to say thank you to our veterans and active-duty military on Memorial Day, many different restaurants, stores, theme parks, and museums are offering free food, free admission, and special deals for our armed services.
Are you an active-duty military or veteran? Just bring your military ID to verify your status and enjoy these special Memorial Day freebies and deals. Are you interested more freebies and deals? Click here for freebies and deals on your birthday!
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Food Freebies and Discounts On Memorial Day
Listed below are a few of the Memorial Day restaurant freebies! Check your local restaurants for special offers on Memorial Day.
Freebies
- Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Veterans, active military and Gold Star family members get buy one, get one free meal.
- Hooters: Veterans and active military eat free from a special menu Monday with a military identification and drink purchase. Additionally, there is a daily 10% military discount and a special 20% military discount every Tuesday throughout the year at participating locations.
- LaMar’s Donuts: Veterans and active duty military get a free doughnut and small coffee.
- Logan’s Roadhouse: Active-duty military and veterans get a free meal from the American Roadhouse Meals menu with proof of service from 3 to 6 p.m.
- McCormick & Schmick’s: Veterans, active military personnel, Gold Star parents and spouses and National Guard get a free entree.
- Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub: Veterans and active military who purchase any meal Monday get a free entrée from the “9 Real Size Entrées for $9.99 Menu.”
- O’Charley’s: Veterans and active duty personnel will receive buy one, get one free entrées from the Over the Top and Under $10 menu at O’Charley’s on May 27.
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop: All vets and active military get a buy-one-get-one offer on sandwiches, salads and Pick-Your-Pair when they show their ID.
- Rubio’s Coastal Grill: All military and veterans get a free adult entree with the purchase of another adult entrée Monday with their military ID and a coupon available on their website.
- Twin Peaks: All military personnel get a free meal from a select menu select menu item Monday with military identification. Also anyone who donates $5 to Folds of Honor at participating restaurants will get a $5 Twin Peaks gift card to use on their next visit.
Discounts
- Applebee’s: Active, retired military servicemembers and their families can get 10% off their bill.
- Chuck E. Cheese’s: Military families including active-duty, National Guard, reservists and retired service members get special deals year-round.
- Fogo De Chao: Veterans and active duty personnel get 50% off meals Monday and up to three guests get 10% off their meals
- Hooters: Military personnel can choose their favorite entrée from the Hooters Memorial Day Menu! Military ID is required. A beverage purchase is also required. Dine-in only.
- Outback Steakhouse: Through Monday, active military, veterans, police officers and firefighters with valid state or federal identification get 20% off. There’s also a 10% everyday Heroes Discount for servicemen and women, police officers and firefighters.
- Quaker Steak & Lube: Check with your local location for Memorial Day discounts for veterans and first responders.
- Texas de Brazil: Veterans and active duty military get 50% off lunch or dinner Memorial Day through May 29 with military IDs. Plus up to eight guests get 20% off their meals.
Free Admission Freebies On Memorial Day
Listed below are a few of the free admission offers! Check your local zoos, museums, and theme parks for more free entrance offers on Memorial Day.
- Busch Gardens: Military veterans and their families get free admission through July 15. Claim the free tickets here through June 9.
- Legoland Florida: Active military members will be offered free admission to theme and waterparks of Legoland Florida with no restrictions or blackout dates. Simply present a valid military ID to any Legoland Florida resort ticket window.
- SeaWorld: Military veterans and their families get free admission through July 15. Claim the free tickets here through June 9.
Merchant Deals On Memorial Day
Listed below are one of many national merchants offering some type of savings on Memorial Day. Check your local papers for more Memorial Day discounts.
- Abt Electronics: Take $50 off orders of $500 or more plus get free shipping with code MEMDAYSAVE50. With orders of $1,000 or more, you’ll save $100 with code MEMDAYSAVE100. In addition, Abt will be offering sitewide savings on a variety of items including Nest Thermostats, furniture, TVs and more.
- Academy Sports + Outdoors: Take an extra 50% off clearance clothing, 25% off Columbia sportswear, 40% off shoes and more!
- Aldi: Save on outdoor furniture, coolers, summer toys and more through May 28.
- Allswell Home: Take 15% off mattresses and 30% off all bedding with code SUMMER through May 27.
- Ashley Home Furniture: Save up to 30% on select furniture, mattresses and home office deals.
- Mattress Firm: Get Up to $700 off Mattress Firms King for a Queen or Queen for a Twin Deal + Free Adjustable Base with your Purchase of $499+. Use promo code “ELEVATE”. Valid through May 28, 2019.
- Overstock: Get 10% cash back on purchases sitewide.
Travel
- Booking.com: Take at least 15% off select properties for stays June 1 through August 31.
- Expedia: Save 20% on travel activities with promo code VACATION20 on your purchase of $40 or more through May 30.
- Goodyear Auto Service: Active and retired military members get free car care checks plus 10% off Goodyear tires. Appointments must be scheduled between May 23 and May 27.
- Hotels.com: Save 40% plus an extra 4% with code TAKE4MAY2019 through May 26.
Retail and Clothing
- Banana Republic Factory: Save 50 to 70% sitewide through May 28, excluding clearance.
- Callaway Apparel: Take an extra 40% off clearance styles through May 27.
- Carter’s: Take 50% off the entire site and the entire store through May 27.
- The Children’s Place: Take 50% to 60% off the entire site. Some exclusions apply.
- Cole Haan: Save an extra 40% on sale items with coupon code EXTRA40.
- Columbia: Take an extra 25% off select gear plus get $20 off when you spend $100.
- Forever 21: Use code EXTRA30 to save 30% on sale items through May 25. In addition, take 30% off swim, sport and shorts through May 28.
- Gap Factory: Take 50 to 75% off sitewide with code SUNNY.
- J. Crew: Take 40% off your purchase including sale styles with code SHOP40.
- JCPenney: Get $10 off your $25 purchase in store and online.
- Joe’s New Balance Outlet: Save 50% or more on select styles plus free shipping on every order.
- Journeys: Take 50% off select styles plus free shipping on orders of $39.98 or more.
- Kate Spade: Enjoy an extra 30% on sale styles with promo code POUNCE through May 28.
- Old Navy: Save 50% on tanks, tees, shorts and swim.
- OshKosh B’Gosh: Save 50% sitewide plus up to 65% off clearance styles.
- Ralph Lauren: Use coupon code MEMDAY to receive 30% off sale styles.
Current Promotion
Listed below are a few individual hot deals offered by diverse merchants available to everyone. There offers are subject to supply with varying expiration dates.
- Big Lots: Find great deals on small kitchen appliances, grills and home items plus save 20% on select pools and 25% on outdoor furniture,
- Best Choice Products: Save 10% on your purchase with promo code WEEKEND10 through May 27.
- Blue Apron: Save $20 on your first four boxes during the Blue April Memorial Day sale.
- Boden: Get 30% off your purchase with promo code C7R2. Offer ends May 27.
- Brandsmart USA: Save with deals on appliances, A/C units, furniture, mattresses and more through May 27.
- Costco: Save up to $500 on select patio furniture, $70 off any set of 4 Michelin tires and more!
- Cost Plus World Market: Save up to 50% on select outdoor items plus take an additional 10% off with code SAVEBIG10 through June 29. In addition, World Market Rewards Members can get an extra 20% off with code MDW20. Non-members save an extra 15% online with code MEMORIAL15.
- Crocs: Take 30% off sitewide at Crocs.com plus free 2-day shipping on orders of $60 or more through May 28.
- Dick’s Sporting Goods: Save up to 50% sitewide during the Memorial Day sale.
- Dollar General: Save on all the necessities for your Memorial Day cookout including charcoal starting at $6, propane, cookout foods and more.
- Easy Spirit: Get 40% off all sandals and BOGO 50% everything else with promo code BOGOES through 5/28.
- Eddie Bauer: Take 50% off nearly everything with code TRAIL50.
- Eye Buy Direct: Take 20% off all frames plus 30% off all lenses with code 20AND30 through 5/27.
- Glasses USA: Take 65% off frames with code memorial65 or buy one, get one free frames with code bogofree.
- Google Express: Take 15% or 10% off with promo codes MEMDAY15 AND MEMDAY10.
- Hayneedle: Save up to 15% on outdoor patio sets, gardening and other home items with code YAY15 through May 27.
- HelloFresh: Take 20% off your first two HelloFresh boxes.
- Lowe’s: Save an extra 40% on select appliances through June 5. Plus, save big on lawn and garden items, charcoal, tools and more.
- Kate Spade: Enjoy an extra 30% on sale styles with promo code POUNCE through May 28.
- Macy’s: Save an extra 10% to 20% on select items with coupon code MEMDAY, including sale items!
- Mattress Firm: Save up to $700 and get a free adjustable base with a mattress purchase of $499+ with code ELEVATE.
- Maytag: Get up to $700 in rebates when you buy select appliances from participating retailers through June 5.
- Monoprice: Save up to 55% on select items through May 27.
- Motorola: Take 10% off sitewide at Motorola.com with promo code MOTO10.
- Newegg: Save up to 90% on home and auto items, plus savings on laptops, TVs and computer parts.
- Nine West: Save 30% sitewide plus free shipping on orders of $69 or more.
- Nordstrom: Save up to 50% on select items through June 2.
- P.C. Richard & Son: This store has discounted all of its appliances including small appliances and housewares.
- Perry Ellis: Take 40% off your online purchase. The discount will automatically be applied in cart.
- REI: REI members get 20% off one full-priced item and an additional 20% off one REI-outlet item with promo code ANNV19.
- Rockport: Take 30% off 1 item or 40% off 2 items plus free shipping with code MEMORIALDAY19 through May 27.
- Rooms To Go: Rooms To Go is having a mattress sale with sets starting at $299 plus sitewide savings on furniture, accent tables, lighting and more.
- Sally Beauty Supply: Save $5 off $20 with code 888066, $10 off $40 with code 888064 or $15 off $50 888061.
- Sears: Save up to 40% on appliances plus an extra 10% off appliances of $399 or more.
- Sherwin-Williams: Save 30% off paints and stains May 25 through June 3.
- ShopDisney: Take up to 50% off online and in-stores through July 7.
- Snapfish: Save 60% sitewide at Snapfish with promo code MAY0619 through May 25.
- Talbots: Save 40% on one item at Talbots.com with promo code SUMMER through 5/27.
- Target: Save up to 30% home, patio items and decor with code HOME.
- The Home Depot: Save on appliances, mulch, grills and smokers, fans, ladders, lawn equipment and more.
- The Salvation Army: Take an extra 50% off clothing on May 27.
- True Value: Save on a variety of patio furniture through May 27.
- US-Mattress.com: Save up to 60% plus get up to a $300 Visa gift card with your purchase
- Walmart: Save on patio furniture, grilling, and beauty items.
- Walgreens: Take 20% off all contact at Walgreens + free shipping with promo code DEAL20.
- Yankee Candle: Select medium candles are just $8 with code 8MED19.
- Zenni Optical: Save 20% on your purchase with promo code FRIENDS20 at checkout.
If you know about any other Memorial Day freebies and deals for members of our armed services and their families, please share with us in the comment section below!
Restaurant Gift Card Promotions
| Restaurant | Locator | Offer Promotion | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applebee's | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 1/05/2020 |
| Abuelo's | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Baja Fresh | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $40 Gift Card | 12/31/19 |
| Bertucci's | Locator | $5 Bonus w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Biaggi's | Locator | $15 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Big Burrito Group Restaurant | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| Boston Market | Locator | $5 Bonus Card w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Brixx Pizza | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 1/1/2020 |
| Buca di Beppo | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Bubba Gump Shrimp | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 GC Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Cactus Club Cafe | Locator | $15 Bonus w/$75 Gift Card Purchase | 1/20/20 |
| California Pizza Kitchen | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Landry's | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Portillo’s | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| Red Robin | Locator | $5 Bonus Card w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Rubio's | Locator | $5 Bonus w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| Ruth’s Chris Steak House | Locator | 10% Bonus w/ $250 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| World of Beer | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $40 e-Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Cody's Original Roadhouse | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Cowboy Chicken | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Fox Restaurant Concepts | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Half Price Books | Locator | $5 Bonus w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Hardee's | Locator | Free Hamburger w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | 12/29/2019 |
| Lawry's | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $125 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Lettuce Entertain You | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/30/2019 |
| Local Three | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| Lowland Groups | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Melt Bar & Grill | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Melting Pot | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Moviehouse & Eatery | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Newport Restaurant Group | Locator | $100 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Old Chicago | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $5 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Palm Restaurant | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $250 Gift Card Purchase | 1/15/2019 |
| Planet Smoothie | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $40 Gift Card Purchase | 11/28/2019 |
| Ra Sushi | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Riga Tony's | Locator | $5 Bonus w/ $30 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Rockin Jump | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Rusty Bucket | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/30/2019 |
| Soma | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Sticky Fingers | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Talk of the Town | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/30/2019 |
| Taco Time | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $40 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| The Kitchen American Bistro | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Traderspoint Creamery | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| True Food Kitchen | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Zea Rotisserie & Grill | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Texas Roadhouse | Locator | $5 Bonus Card w/ $30 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| Tony Roma’s | Locator | $15 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Texas de Brazil | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/20/2019 |
| Taco Mac | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Souplantation | Locator | Free Meal Passs w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Ruby Tuesday | Locator | $15 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| Red Lobster | Locator | 2 Bonus Coupons w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Quaker Steak & Lube | Locator | $10, $15, or $20 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| P.F. Chang's | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Outback Steakhouse | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 06/16/2019 |
| Morton's Steakhouse | Locator | $50 Bonus w/ $250 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Miller's Ale House | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Maggiano’s | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Logan's Roadhouse | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 GC Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| IHOP | Locator | $5 Bonus w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | 01/01/2020 |
| Menchi's Frozen Yogurt | Locator | $5 Bonus w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| Steak 'n Shake | Locator | $5 Bonus w/ $20 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Grimaldi’s Pizzeria | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/30/2019 |
| Fogo de Chao | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $150 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| First Watch | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Denny's | Locator | $50 Coupon Bonus w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | 12/25/2019 |
| Del Frisco's Grill | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Chili's | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Bonus | 12/31/2019 |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Bonefish Grill | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Black Angus | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| Benihana | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| McCormick & Schmick’s | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Carl's Jr. | Locator | Free Bacon Cheeseburger Coupon w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | |
| DSW Shoes | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | Limited Time Offer |
| Fitness Formula Clubs | Locator | $25 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Half Price Books | Locator | $5 Bonus w/ $25 Gift Card Purchase | 12/24/2019 |
| Marcus Theatres | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 01/05/2020 |
| Regal Movie | Locator | $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase | 12/31/2019 |
| The Children's Place | Locator | $20 Bonus w/ $100 Gift Card Purchase | 12/3/2019 |
For more deals like this, see our full list of the best discounted gift card promotions!
Bottom Line
Memorial Day is approaching (Monday, May 27, 2019) and it is a day to commemorate those who have died in service to our country. Many restaurants, theme parks, merchants, and much more are offering special deals on Memorial Day active-duty military and veterans.
To receive these Memorial Day benefits, just provide your military ID and you’re good to go! To our active-duty and former military and veterans, we thank you very much for your service to our country. Are you going to take advantage of these Memorial Day deals? If so, please share your Memorial Day experience with us in the comment section below!
If you’re looking to enjoy military discounts all year, we have compiled a list of the Best Military Discounts restaurants and retailers offer! Check out our other frequently update lists of ways to save money, sweet free food deals and places to eat free on your birthday!
Hey Danny,
Fun is running a 15% discount Memorial Day sale that is applied at checkout. Would love to be featured on your site.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me.
Thanks,
Don Beddow