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Updated October 23, 2025
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Golden Corral Free Dinner on Veterans Day 2025

On the Monday after Veterans Day weekend, current and former military members can enjoy a free meal at Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Night on Veterans Day in 2025.

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    On Tuesday, November 11th, current and former military members can enjoy a free meal at Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Night.

    This offer is dine-in only. Locations won’t provide free takeout orders.

    Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night on Veterans Day

    Golden Corral hosts its Military Appreciation Night on November 11, 2025, from 4 p.m. to close, offering a free dinner to all U.S. military members—active duty, retirees, veterans, National Guard, and Reserves—dine-in only.

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    Note: The information above reflects last year’s Veterans Day discount (Monday, November 11, 2024). We’re currently confirming details for this year’s offer.

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    Golden Corral Free Veteran Meal Eligibility 

    Veterans, active-duty, National Guard and reserve service members can eat free on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 5 pm to close.

    You may be asked to verify your military status. If so, be prepared to present one of the following:

    Some locations may also accept a photo of you in uniform or a membership card for the VFW, American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America or another veteran service organization. 

    Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night Exclusions

    Veterans and service members can only eat for free dining at Golden Corral. You may run into an extended wait time due to this requirement, so call ahead to find out if you’ll be able to get in. 

    While service members eat free, family members and others must pay for their meals. 

    More Veterans Day Discounts and Offers

    More restaurants offering free meals on Veterans Day include Applebee’s, Bob Evans, Chili’s, Little Caesar’s, McCormick & Schmick’s, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday and Texas Roadhouse.

    Here’s this year’s list of restaurants offering free meals on Veterans Day! We’ve also rounded up these 2025 Veterans Day retail discounts and Veterans Day activities, events and attractions.

    • Written by Veteran.com Team

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