On the eve of Veterans Day, Caroline Baer, 3, reaches toward the flags at the Field of Honor in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. The 9th annual Field of Honor, presented by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, features 2,000 U.S. flags dedicated to veterans and first responders. Proceeds from flag sales benefit local organizations that support them.
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Veterans Day has arrived, and several national and local companies are offering deals and discounts to honor military service members and veterans. Here’s how businesses in the Austin area are giving back to the nation’s heroes.
When is Veterans Day 2025?
Veterans Day is always on Nov. 11, which this year falls on a Tuesday.
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Is Veterans Day a federal holiday?
Yes, Veterans Day is a federal holiday.
Free stuff for veterans on Veterans Day
H-E-B: Gift bags for veterans, donations to military nonprofits
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The San Antonio-based supermarket chain is giving away gift bags to veterans this Veterans Day. The gift bags include H-E-B brand items and a note of gratitude, and will be distributed at Texas store locations and at local veteran nonprofits, like community VFW and American Legion locations. Gift bags are limited to one per veteran.
These efforts are part of H-E-B’s Operation Appreciation program, which strives to honor the nation’s heroes year-round by supporting military service members, veterans and their families. The program, launched in 2013, has donated over $17 million to military-based nonprofits in Texas. H-E-B has since hired more than 30,000 veterans and military spouses, earning recognition from Forbes as a top workplace for military veterans.
H-E-B will distribute gift bags to veterans inside their stores on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
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H-E-B customers can also join in honoring veterans this Veterans Day. With each purchase of products from Café Ole by H-E-B Commemorative Collection, the company will donate $0.35 to military nonprofits in the Lone Star State.
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Gambuzza’s Barbershops: Free haircuts, Nov. 10 – Nov. 15
For the entire week of Veterans Day, two Gambuzza’s Barbershops will give free haircuts to military veterans and active service members. The offer is available at the Round Rock and Cedar Park locations:
Round Rock: 200 University Blvd., Ste. 510; 512-712-0111
Cedar Park: 5001 183A Toll Rd., Ste. G400; 512-220-1077
“We owe a great deal to our veterans and active service members,” Gambuzza’s Barbershops manager Amy Rutherford said. “This is our way of showing appreciation and personally thanking these local heroes for their service.”
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The business recommends calling the preferred location to reserve an appointment and mentioning the coupon (code: 2005). Walk-ins will be welcome as availability allows. Those who cannot come during the week can receive a voucher for future use, good through the end of the year. The complimentary service is available only to those with a valid military ID.
Starbucks: Free brewed coffee
On Veterans Day, Starbucks is offering free tall (12 oz.) hot or iced brewed coffee to veterans, military service members and military spouses. The offer is limited to one per customer on café and drive-thru orders, and excludes Cold Brew, Nitro and beverage customizations.
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The coffee chain has also promised $200,000 in donations to support the military community. Half will go to the United Service Organizations (USO) while the other half goes to the Wounded Warrior Project.