“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude,” Florida politician Jeff Miller once put it. This certainly is true, as if it not for the numerous brave men and women in uniform who had fought, we, as a nation, would not be where we are today.
Caring for American veterans long after they have left the battlefield is our duty as American citizens—and each year, there is a special day right around the holidays that always celebrates the courage and strength of these amazing individuals. Each year, retail stores, restaurants, and a host of other businesses band proudly together on Veterans Day to give back to those who have sacrificed so much of their lives to this country by offering some huge discounts. We’ve rounded up the top sales and deals that shoppers can find across the nation, including a special few reserved exclusively those who have served and done their military duty. Here are the ten best Veteran’s Day Sales in the U.S.
Don't Miss These 10 Huge Veterans Day Sales In The U.S.!
1. Amazon
America’s hugest e-commerce site is letting everyone take twenty percent off select products in the store’s fashion department come Veteran’s Day. Save on everything from clothing and shoes, to watches and purses-- some of which are already discounted. Plus, if you punch in the promo code 20VETERANS at checkout, you’ll have additional savings applied to an eligible order!
2. Carter’s
Get ready to do some shopping for the little ones in your life, as all shoppers will be able to receive fifty percent off at the popular baby apparel retailer come this holiday season. What’s more is that through Nov. 11, you’ll be able to print a handy-dandy in-store coupon to use to take an extra 25 percent off a purchase of $40 or more. Or you could just use the promo code VETDAY25 online instead in order to save a little paper. As if that weren’t enough, you can also use code VETDAY15 to take 15 percent off your entire purchase if you happen to spend a tad less than that. Yeah, baby.
3. Eddie Bauer
Enjoy half off select products for men and women, plus gear. Find everything you need to keep warm this winter, from fleece quarter zip-ups to oversized down throws. You don’t even need a coupon. What could be better?
4. Lord & Taylor
Veterans and non-veterans can shop this uber Big Veterans Day Sale at Lord & Taylor, where shoppers can print a shopping pass or use coupon code VETSDAY to take twenty percent off sale and clearance items. There’s also fifteen percent off cookware, tabletop, bed and bath items, as well as ten percent off small electrics. Snazzy.
5. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Go get crafty this holiday season with blockbuster deals on everything from yarn and fabrics to apparel and craft tools. You’ll find everything you need to get fully into the Christmas spirit, from holiday cheer wreaths to licensed character fabrics and no-sew throws that will make for superb stocking stuffers. It’s Jo-Ann’s to the rescue.
6. Sleep Number
Rest easy this Veteran’s Day by saving $500 off the price of the retailer’s renowned special edition bed. The Veterans Day special edition queen mattress with SleepIQ technology is not only fully customizable, but will be on a super sale depending on the combination of sizes and bases that you choose.
7. Bed Bath & Beyond
Home decorating becomes twenty percent more affordable for servicemen and servicewomen this Veteran’s Day, as members of the U.S. military, veterans, and military spouses can all take twenty percent off their entire purchase (some exclusions apply). The promotion is available in-store only, and you need to have your U.S. military ID present at the time of purchase.
8. Sears
Jump into the patriotic spirit with another Veterans Day sale-- this one allows you to score forty percent or more off Kenmore appliances, an extra twenty percent off select sale and regular-priced purchases, as well as up to sixty percent off mattress sets.
If you’re an active duty or reserve and retired military personnel, you get to save forty percent off regular-priced tools and home appliances, plus ten percent off discounted tools and an additional five percent off discounted home appliances. Cool.
9. Jos. A. Bank
Formalwear becomes all the more affordable during Veterans Day as discounts reach an impressive seventy percent off at Jos. A. Bank. Splurge on a selection of suits, sport coats, sweaters, dress shirts, outerwear, and shoes with no coupon code necessary and without emptying that entire bank account. An added bonus? Online shoppers can receive free shipping with no minimum order amount.
10. Olive Garden
This holiday, veterans will get a chance to be served with a free entree offer off a select menu as well as a ten percent discount on all meals at America’s favorite Italian eatery. Be sure to look out for deals at other restaurants as well, including a free meal from Applebee’s or a free lunch from Texas Roadhouse!
This article was written by Pamela Chan.