Memorial Day 2025 is approaching, a date to honor all fallen military members and also enjoy the deals that many stores will offer on that day. From discounts and special promotions to free food, here’s a list of food deals you can find. Take note!
What food deals will be available for Memorial Day 2025?
Across the country, several restaurants will offer promotions (especially for military members and their families) during Memorial Day. One of them is Perkins American Food Co., which pays tribute to military personnel with a free Magnificent Seven breakfast. This dish includes two eggs, two Applewood smoked bacon strips, and three buttermilk pancakes. To redeem the offer, you must present a valid military ID.
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Meanwhile, Smokey Bones has launched its new Happy Hour, available every day, throughout the restaurant, with deals starting at just $3. Here are some of the promotions:
Drink Deals:
- $3 Single-serve drinks
- $5 premium drinks (vodka, tequila, and rum)
- $4 Bones Rita
- $5 house wines
- $15 beer buckets
Food Deals:
- $6 boneless wings
- $6 pulled pork sandwich
- $7 cheeseburger
- $7 MagNachos
Other places where you can find food deals include:
- Applebee’s: Active duty and retired military members will receive 10% off their bill when dining in.
- Pokeworks: Using the code MEMDAY25, customers with valid military ID will get 20% off any in-store order.
- Hooters: Veterans and active-duty military eat free from a special menu on Mondays with military ID and a beverage purchase. On Tuesdays, they receive 20% off.
- 7-Eleven: Veterans Advantage members will receive a free coffee or Big Gulp.
- Twin Peaks: All military personnel will receive a free meal from a select menu upon showing valid military ID.
- Chuck E. Cheese’s: Military families will receive special offers.
- RaceTrac: Military members will receive a free breakfast sandwich.
Which restaurants will be open on Memorial Day 2025?
Since Memorial Day is a federal holiday, many places will be closed; however, several restaurants will remain open, though some may have modified hours. These are some of the restaurants that will be open:
- Huddle House: Participating locations will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours may vary by location.
- Perkins American Food Company: Participating locations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours may vary by location.
- Smokey Bones: Participating locations will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Surcheros: Participating branches will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: Participating locations will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hours may vary by restaurant.
- California Tortilla: Participating locations will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Goldberg’s Fine Foods: Participating locations will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May. In 2025, it will fall on May 26.
What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a commemoration honoring the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Originally, the holiday was established to remember those who died during the Civil War. However, after World War I, its meaning expanded to include all U.S. military personnel who died in combat. In 1971, Congress officially designated the last Monday of May as a federal holiday to honor their sacrifice and bravery.
