Veterans Day brings some of the year’s best military discounts, and several of the biggest offers end tonight. Target is giving 20% off one purchase from November 5 to 11, Kohl’s is offering 30% off in store on November 10 and 11, and Walgreens is giving 20% off eligible items from November 8 to 11, according to Military.net and VeteranNews roundups.
The retail deals are bigger this year than last, according to the trackers, and they sit alongside the free meals at more than 100 restaurant chains. Publix, Food Lion and Hy-Vee are offering 10% to 15% off groceries, and the discounts extend beyond a single day for the home-improvement chains: Lowe’s offers 10% off every day with no annual cap, while Home Depot offers 10% off capped at $400 in savings per calendar year.
What counts as proof
Most retailers ask for proof of service at the till or through a verified military account, and some require enrolment in a loyalty programme before the discount applies. Target’s 20% offer is a single-purchase discount, so veterans planning a big shop should use it on their largest basket rather than a small top-up.
A note on the fine print
As with the restaurant offers, the details matter: some discounts are in-store only, some exclude certain brands or departments, and some are available only to veterans rather than to all active-duty families. VeteranNews warns that a handful of brands are still running last year’s terms because they have not updated their pages for 2026, so the company’s own website or a phone call to the local store is the safest check before travelling.
The retail discounts are worth real money if used well. Target’s 20% off a single purchase can save $40 on a $200 basket, and Kohl’s 30% in-store offer on November 10 and 11 is one of the deepest storewide discounts of the year, though it applies in store rather than online. Walgreens’ 20% off eligible items runs to November 11, and the grocery discounts of 10% to 15% at Publix, Food Lion and Hy-Vee can cut a weekly shop by a noticeable amount. The key is to use the single-purchase offers on the largest basket, check exclusions before travelling, and remember that most of the offers end tonight.
