Olive Garden is a go-to venue for holiday celebrations.
When you need to make last-minute dinner plans on a busy holiday night, Olive Garden is often the old reliable Italian favorite families often opt for.
But it’s not always clear how long its hours will be on special days like these, including Veterans Day, considering so many businesses either close or operate at limited hours on some federal holidays.
Here’s what you need to know about Olive Garden’s restaurant hours on Veterans Day, which falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11, this year.
What time does Olive Garden open on Veterans Day?
Olive Garden will be open and taking orders on Veterans Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
So if you’re craving classic pasta dishes, a variety of soups and and warm bread, Olive Garden may be a top choice on the holiday.
Olive Garden usually remains open on Veterans Day so that patrons have a place to celebrate over a big meal.
Frequent visitors to Olive Garden should know, however, that its restaurants are closed on the following federal holidays so staff can spend time with their friends and family:
Thanksgiving Christmas Day
The chain also adds, “Depending on the amount of business on the day before these holidays, the restaurants may close early. We leave this decision to the discretion of the management team.”
It’s best to contact an Olive Garden location to confirm its hours on the day before Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve.
You can find your local Olive Garden restaurant here.
Veterans Day deals
Other than its popular “Never-Ending” deals and annual 20% off military discount, Olive Garden is well known for its Veterans Day freebies every year.
This year, is no different. The freebie is back to offer one free meal to veterans and active-duty military members from a special Veterans Day menu when they dine in-person, according to The Military Wallet.
Similar to previous years, the exclusive menu includes popular dishes Never-Ending Soup, Salad and Breadsticks, cheese ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo and chicken parmigiana.
To get the meal, you must show proof of valid ID, a citation or commendation with your name or a photograph of yourself in uniform.
Other than Olive Garden, you can catch more Veterans Day deals at Firehouse Subs and Texas Roadhouse.
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