Memorial Day weekend 2026 deals you won't want to miss
Memorial Day weekend is known for backyard barbecues, road trips and the unofficial start of summer. It is also one of the biggest shopping weekends of the season, with restaurants and retailers rolling out limited-time offers on everything from pizza and burgers to clothing and home goods.
Whether you are planning a cookout, grabbing takeout for the family or looking to save on summer essentials, there are plenty of deals available throughout the long weekend.
Here are some of the best Memorial Day weekend deals for 2026:
Food & drink deals:
7-Eleven
7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can score limited-time $4 meal deals, including wraps, sandwiches and breakfast bundles. On May 25, customers can also get $20 off orders of $30 or more in the 7NOW app with the code MONDAY20.
Arby’s
Arby’s is offering buy one, get one free sandwiches every weekend in May, including Memorial Day weekend. The deal can be redeemed once per weekend through the Arby’s app.
Bojangles
The chain is celebrating National Buttermilk Biscuit Day with BOGO biscuit combos through May 24. From May 25 through May 31, customers can also get a free biscuit dessert with the purchase of a biscuit sandwich combo.
Casey’s
Customers can take 25% off all pizzas from May 22 through May 25 using the code USA. The deal includes the seasonal Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza.
HTeaO
The tea chain is offering two gallons of tea for $12 from May 22 through May 25. HTeaO is also launching limited-edition patriotic merchandise and specialty products for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Shake Shack
As part of National Burger Month, Shake Shack is offering a free burger with a $10 purchase when customers use the code FREEBURGER. Different burgers will rotate weekly through the end of May.
Subway
Sub Club members can get any footlong sandwich for $6.99 through May 31 with the code FOOTLONG699.
White Castle
Craver Nation Rewards members can save 20% on mobile orders from May 23 through May 25. White Castle is also offering a $25 gift card for $19.21 during National Hamburger Month.
Wingstop
Wingstop is serving up $1 wings through May 26. Customers can choose from bundles of 10, 20 or 30 wings when ordering online or through the app.
Dine-in and casual restaurant deals
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Get $10 off orders of $50 or more on Memorial Day with the code MEMDAY85.
Firehouse Subs
Participating locations are offering buy one, get one 50% off from May 22 through May 25.
Newk’s Eatery
Feed the family with two pizzas and a salad for $20 from May 22 through May 25.
Pokeworks
Customers can get a free Spam Musubi with any entree purchase on Mondays in May, including Memorial Day, by using the code MAYSPAM. Rewards members will also earn bonus points over the holiday weekend.
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Potbelly Perks members can choose a free bag of chips, cookie or fountain drink with the purchase of any entree from May 18 through May 24.
Military and veteran discounts
Benihana
From May 22 through May 25, Benihana is honoring Gold Star Families, veterans, active-duty military and first responders with a complimentary entrée from a select five-course Teppanyaki menu. Guests can choose from Hibachi Steak, Hibachi Chicken or Hibachi Salmon. The dine-in offer requires the purchase of an appetizer or starter, and guests must present a military ID, veteran ID or proof of employment for first responders.
Bonefish Grill
Service members and veterans can receive 10% off year-round with valid ID.
Cracker Barrel
Verified military members who are also rewards members can get 10% off in-store purchases.
Dave & Buster’s
Military members can get 15% off food and drinks with valid ID. Mondays also feature $1 wings and half-price games.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
In honor of Memorial Day, Grimaldi’s is offering active-duty and veteran military members 15% off all dine-in and call-in orders on May 25 with a valid military ID.
Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion is honoring active-duty and retired U.S. military members with a free single-day admission ticket during Memorial Day weekend from May 22 through May 25. Guests can redeem the offer by presenting a valid military ID at the front gate. The park also offers discounted admission year-round for active military, veterans, reserves and National Guard members, along with savings on tickets for up to six friends or family members purchased online in advance.
Kona Grill
Gold Star Families, veterans, active military and first responders can get a free entree with the purchase of a starter from May 22 through May 25.
Mission BBQ
The restaurant is hosting military appreciation events throughout Armed Forces Week, including free sandwiches for active-duty service members and veterans on select days.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback’s Heroes Discount offers 10% off year-round and may increase during Memorial Day promotions.
Smalls Sliders
Military members with valid ID can get 10% off on Memorial Day.
Texas de Brazil
Service members can enjoy 10% off dine-in lunch and dinner prices.
Texas Roadhouse
Many locations offer a 10% discount to active-duty military, veterans and retirees year-round.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s continues its partnership with WeSalute to offer exclusive savings for military members and veterans through the app and email promotions.
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