It's a chance to avoid the crush of Black Friday sales shopping - without the usual mad rush!
This year, Veterans Day is celebrated on Monday, November 11. 2024 with a chance to take advantage of big savings on an extended Veterans Day Weekend.!
Along with big parades and commemorate ceremonies, look forward to bargain shopping online and at department stores nationwide.
NOTE: It will take the tactical planning of a 4-star general to successfully navigate the first big sales day of the holiday season. So here are some tips to make it easier:
How to shop Veterans Day sales
Every year, Christmas sales start earlier and earlier as the starting bell is rung on Veterans Day.
Heading into the 2024 holiday season, watch for the first "Super Saturday" sale of the year falling on (you guessed it) Veterans Day weekend.
If you haven't already, hunt online for store circulars advertising when, and where, the best Veterans Day sales are taking place. Have your holiday gift list ready, and plan out the appropriate stores to hit along your shopping route.
On arrival at the stores, look for Veteran's Day sales on toys, kids clothing, and gifts sets of gloves, scarves, hats and other winter gear at the mega-department stores such as Walmart, Sears, Macy's, and Target.
Also watch for retailers such as Best Buy and PC Richard to start pushing early holiday electronics sales with great buys on everything from laptops to flat screen TVs.
Looking for a new or used car this time of year? Auto dealers also have a deal for you as they begin to drive their current inventory off the lot to make room for next year's models.
Veterans Day deals for Veterans
Finally, if you're an active duty military, veteran, or an immediate family member, take advantage of free meals offered by a dozen or so nationwide restaurants chains (Applebee's, Olive Garden, and Texas Roadhouse, to name only a few) in honor of the holiday.
Lowe's, Home Depot, and Food Lion also traditionally offer 10% discounts or more to anyone with a valid military ID on Veteran's Day.
Look for dramatic price drops on new cars throughout Veteran's Day weekend
as dealers try to move this year's inventory to make way for next year's models.
How else to save on during Veterans Day sales
Don't forget to comparison shop at online stores which offer discounts and early Black Friday bargains on everything from infant and baby clothes to women's fashion clothing. As always, also keep a watchful eye on free shipping offers and discount codes and coupons for even greater savings online.
In the end, no worries if you haven't completed all of your holiday shopping by the end of Veteran's Day sales. Remember that Black Friday is less than 3 weeks away!
Around the Web, check out the latest updates on what's on sale, where to find sales coupons and codes online and related guides to getting the best discount bargains during the holiday season's first big sales blowout ....
Veteran's Day Car Sales - Check out who's providing the best deals with a searchable database of major car manufacturer's Veteran's Day sales by make, model or location, along with a guide to active duty auto loans for military service members.
Veteran's Day Discounts and Free Meals - Information on the latest and greatest bargains at department stores plus free or discounted meals on offer for veterans from nationwide restaurants.