Veterans Day: What's Open, Closed and Discounted?

On Friday we observe Veterans Day— a day dedicated to thanking the men and women who have served in the military. Congress established the national holiday on June 4, 1926. A special day like Friday means many establishments will be closed and some area restaurants are offering discounts to veterans.

• City offices and are already closed on Friday.
• The in Clawson will be closed.
• Most banks will be closed to observe the holiday.
• Clawson schools are still in session. 

Special Discounts

Here are a few restaurants and stores near Clawson that are offering specials for veterans on Friday.

will offer 10 percent off any purchase for veterans.

Applebees (1275 W. 14 Mile Rd. in Madison Heights)— Veterans and active duty military eat free from a limited menu.

Outback Steakhouse (1515 W. 14 Mile Rd. in Madison Heights)— Veterans and active duty military get a complimentary Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcoholic beverage.

T.G.I. Friday’s (591 W. Big Beaver in Troy)— The restaurant will have a buy one, get one free special for veterans Nov. 11-14.

Hooters (2950 Rochester Rd. in Troy) All veterans and active military men eat free. There will be a special Veterans Day menu with the free entrees.

Home Depot (660 W. 12 Mile Rd. in Madison Heights)— The store will offer a 10 percent discount to veterans.

Build-a-Bear Workshop (Somerset Mall)— Members of the armed services received a 20 percent discount on any one transaction Nov. 11-15.