Stores and Restaurants Open on Veterans Day in Houston

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Veterans Day is a time to honor, celebrate, and reflect on the bravery and sacrifices of our nation’s military service members. Because Veterans Day is an official federal holiday, figuring out what stays open and what takes a break can get confusing.

To save you from unexpected detours, we’ve put together a verified guide to stores and restaurants open on Veterans Day in Houston for 2026! Whether you need to restock kitchen essentials at H-E-B, pick up supplies at Target, or enjoy a meal out with veteran discounts, we have you covered.

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Stores and Restaurants Open on Veterans Day in Houston – Grocery Stores

H-E-B

Good news for Texans: Unlike Easter or Christmas, Texas’s favorite grocer is open for regular business hours on Veterans Day across Houston. In-store pharmacies operate standard weekday hours. Open Regular hours (Typically 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM).

Kroger

Greater Houston Kroger locations maintain regular store hours on Veterans Day. Pharmacy hours may vary slightly depending on your neighborhood store. Open Regular hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Central Market

Houston’s premier specialty grocery destination on Westheimer is fully open on Veterans Day for all your gourmet pantry items and chef-prepared meals. Open Regular hours from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Trader Joe’s

Stock up on seasonal fall snacks, flowers, and frozen favorites. Trader Joe’s locations in Montrose, Memorial, and The Woodlands run regular schedules. Open Regular hours from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Whole Foods Market

Grab your organic produce and hot bar favorites without interruption. All Houston Whole Foods locations operate on regular hours. Open Regular hours from 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Randalls

Randalls keeps doors open on Veterans Day across all local neighborhood locations. Open during regular hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts is open for regular business hours across all Houston-area locations for bulk goods, fresh vitamins, and produce.

When: Regular hours (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM).

Fiesta Mart

A Houston staple for international staples and fresh produce, Fiesta Mart welcomes shoppers on normal schedules. Open on regular hours.

99 Ranch Market

Open on regular hours.

H Mart

Both major Asian supermarket chains across Chinatown, Blalock, and Katy operate under normal weekday hours on Veterans Day. Open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Stores and Restaurants Open on Veterans Day in Houston – Retail & Big-Box Stores

Target

Unlike major spring holidays, Target remains fully open on Veterans Day for regular shopping hours from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Target also frequently features its verified military appreciation discount in the Circle app during Veterans Day week.

Walmart

All Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets across the Houston metroplex maintain standard open hours from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Costco

Open from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.

Sam’s Club

Both warehouse clubs are open for shopping on Veterans Day during normal warehouse operating schedules. Open from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

The Home Depot

Open from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Lowe’s

Home improvement stores are open during regular hours from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Both chains also offer standard year-round 10% military discounts to active-duty personnel and veterans who have verified status in their apps.

Best Buy

Houston Best Buy locations are open during standard retail hours, making it easy to check out early holiday and tech sales. Open from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

Kohl’s

Open during regular hours from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

TJ Maxx

Open from 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM.

Marshalls

Open from 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM.

Walgreens

Open from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

CVS

Convenience retail and front-store operations are open on regular 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM or 24-hour schedules. Check ahead for specific holiday pharmacy counter hours.

Restaurants Open on Veterans Day in Houston (Plus Deals!)

Most restaurants across the Greater Houston area operate standard breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours on Veterans Day. In fact, it is widely considered one of the best dining days of the year, with dozens of beloved Houston staples and national spots opening their doors to honor service members with free meals, deep discounts, and complimentary treats:

Local Houston Favorites & Regional Spots Open

    • The Original Ninfa’s: Both the historic Navigation and Uptown Post Oak locations are open regular hours (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM), treating veterans and active-duty military to a 50% discount on food with valid ID.
    • Feges BBQ: Veteran-owned and open for service at their Spring Branch location, offering veterans a complimentary meal consisting of two meats, two sides, a dessert, and a drink.
    • Brennan’s of Houston: Houston’s premier Creole fine-dining institution is open for lunch and dinner, extending a generous 30% discount on meals for veterans with ID.
    • Molina’s Cantina: All Houston-area locations of this Tex-Mex institution remain open during regular hours, offering military service members 50% off their individual dine-in entree.
    • Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Open for dinner service with their famous annual promotion: a complimentary dinner-cut pork chop from 4:00 PM to close for veterans dining with a guest purchasing a dinner entree (solo dining veterans receive 50% off).
    • Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana: Both the Montrose and Memorial locations are open regular hours (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM), extending 10% off their authentic Neapolitan, Detroit-style, and New York-style pies for military members.
    • Taste Kitchen + Bar: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Downtown and Sugar Land, serving a complimentary hot breakfast (such as chicken and waffles or the classic Taste breakfast) from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for veterans.
    • The Savoy: Open in Third Ward with regular evening hours, featuring a special complimentary meal menu (including burgers, fried rice, or wings with fries) for veterans from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
    • Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette: Open in River Oaks and Memorial City, offering a free bowl of signature coastal seafood gumbo to any veteran dining in on November 11.
    • Crawfish Cafe, Pho Prime & Ocean Palace: These popular Houston Viet-Cajun and Asian staples are open during standard hours and offering 20% off all meals for veterans with ID.
    • Torchy’s Tacos: All Houston-area locations are open during normal hours, serving a complimentary taco of choice and a non-alcoholic fountain drink for veterans and active military.

National & Casual Chains Open with Veterans Day Menus

    • Golden Corral: Open regular hours and hosting its annual Military Appreciation Night from 4:00 PM to close with a completely free buffet dinner and beverage.
    • Chili’s Grill & Bar: All Houston-area locations are open, providing a free dine-in entrée from a dedicated Veterans Day menu (including Chicken Crispers and Oldtimer burgers).
    • Outback Steakhouse: Operating normal hours with a complimentary Aussie 3-Course meal (steak or chicken entrée, soup or salad, and dessert) for military diners.
    • IHOP: Open standard hours, offering veterans a free Red, White & Blueberry pancake combo from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
    • Pluckers Wing Bar: Open across all Houston outposts with a free meal (entrée, side, and drink up to a $17 value) for service members dining in.
    • Twin Peaks: Open during standard operating hours, offering veterans and active-duty military a free lunch entrée from a select menu between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
    • Applebee’s & Red Robin: Both popular casual chains remain open regular hours with dedicated free full-size burger and entrée promotions for veterans.

What Is Closed in Houston on Veterans Day?

While retail stores and restaurants remain open, Veterans Day is an official federal and state bank holiday. The following are typically closed today:

    • U.S. Postal Service (USPS): Post office branches are closed, and there is no regular residential or business mail delivery.
    • Banks & Credit Unions: Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Frost, and other financial institutions are closed (ATMs and online banking remain available).
    • Federal & Municipal Government Offices: City of Houston municipal courts, federal offices, and county clerk offices are closed.
    • Public Libraries: Houston Public Library (HPL) and Harris County Public Library (HCPL) branches are closed in observance of the holiday.
    • Bond Markets: While the NYSE and NASDAQ stay open for trading, U.S. bond markets are closed.

Know Before You Go

If you plan on driving into downtown Houston on Veterans Day, plan around the annual “Houston Salutes American Heroes” ceremony and parade route near City Hall, as several central streets experience closures through mid-afternoon. While suburban retail centers in Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, and The Woodlands remain clear, calling your specific branch ahead of time is always a safe bet for specialty pharmacy or department hours.

Common Questions about Veterans Day Stores in Houston

Is H-E-B closed on Veterans Day?

No. H-E-B stores, curbside services, and in-store pharmacies operate during regular business hours on Veterans Day.

Are Target and Walmart open on Veterans Day in Texas?

Yes. Both Walmart and Target operate standard store schedules across Houston and throughout Texas on Veterans Day.

Do delivery services like UPS and FedEx deliver on Veterans Day?

Yes. Both UPS and FedEx operate standard package pickup and delivery services on Veterans Day, and UPS Store/FedEx Office locations remain open.

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