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Service members and families are being honored during May, which is Military Appreciation Month, with a variety of discounts in 2025. Below are some highlighted offerings.
Information on discounts will be added as it becomes available. Please check back frequently as the list is updated.
2025 Military Appreciation Month Discounts
AARP offers up to 45% off membership for veterans and military members.
From April 27 to July 4, active-duty military and veterans get 10% off your entire purchase online or in-store.
Join today and receive 6 months of Premium Membership for free, and get 7-Night Resort stays for$399. Offer valid through 5/31/25. Savings applicable to R&R resorts only through 11/1/25.
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. The 2025 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day (May 17) and ends on Labor Day (September 1).
Busch Gardens parks will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer through May 11 and have until July 6 to visit the parks with their free tickets.
Active and retired military receive free admission on Memorial Day. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family.
On either Memorial Day weekend or Veterans Day weekend, Colonial Williamsburg offers complimentary admission once annually for active-duty military, Reservists, National Guard personnel, retired military and veterans and up to three direct dependents.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Active-duty military and veterans get free admission May 24 through 26 (plus 50% off admission for up to six guests). Just show a valid ID at the front gate.
Celebrate Armed Forces Day with a free appetizer on Saturday, May 17 with a valid military ID. One offer per valid identification. Good for any appetizer/starter priced $22 or less.
Current and former military members receive free admission on Memorial Day. Bring a form of military ID to receive the discount.
Veterans and active-duty military get a free sandwich the week of May 12. (Dates vary by service branch.)
Navy Federal Credit Union is commemorating Military Appreciation Month with celebratory activities and member deals throughout the month of May to honor active-duty service members, veterans and their families. Special offers include VA loan rates lowered by 0.25% during the entire month of May, a $200 bonus when refinancing current auto loan from another lender that’s at least $5,000, and more.
Rack Room Shoes offers a 20% discount off your entire purchase in stores on Memorial Day to anyone with a military ID.
SeaWorld parks will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer now through May 11 and have until July 6 to visit the parks with their free tickets.
All military personnel and veterans with identification receive free admission May 24, 25, and 26, and their immediate family members (spouse and children) also receive a special discounted rate when purchasing tickets at Silverwood's front gate.
Sleep Number is offering exclusive military discounts of an extra 5% through June 16.
Stargazer Cast Iron cookware is 30% off after verifying online from May 23 through 26.
Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements
Veterans and active-duty military get 20% off purchases during its weekly Military Mondays during Military Appreciation Month and throughout the year. Terms and conditions apply; in-store only on Mondays and must present valid military ID to qualify for discount.
Get a 10% military discount on dry cleaning, laundered/pressed shirts, and wash 'n fold laundry May 1 through 31. Just show your military or veterans ID at the counter. Visit zipscleaners.com/military for location details.
Get Discounts at Restaurants All Year Long
AARP salutes you for your service to our country with a special membership offer of up to 43% off. Enjoy savings on dining, travel and more all year long with your AARP membership! Join today and save on your next meal with AARP.
