Free Haircuts for Veterans and Active-Duty Military at Great Clips on November 11, 2026

Great Clips is thanking the people who served again this Veterans Day. On November 11, 2026, veterans and active-duty military members can walk into a Great Clips salon and get a free haircut, or pick up a free haircut card to use on a later visit if the timing does not work that day. Everyone else can join in too: come in for a haircut on November 11 and you get a free haircut card to hand to a veteran or service member you know. Great Clips has run this Veterans Day thank-you every year since 2013, and the salon chain lists the 2026 event as a free haircut for active-duty military and veterans on 11/11.

Who gets a free Great Clips haircut on Veterans Day

• Veterans of any branch of the U.S. military.
• Active-duty service members, including those home on leave.
• Canadian active and veteran service members at participating Canadian salons on Remembrance Day, also November 11.

You can get the haircut on the day or take a free haircut card instead. In past years those cards have been good for a few weeks after Veterans Day (the 2025 cards were redeemable through December 5), so a card is the easy answer if your local salon is busy on the 11th. Great Clips has not yet published the 2026 card redemption window; we will update this post when it does.

Not military? You can still give a free haircut

Get your own haircut at Great Clips on November 11 and the salon hands you a free haircut card to pass along to a veteran or active-duty member in your life. It is a simple way to say thanks to a parent, neighbor or coworker who served, and the card works at Great Clips salons during the redemption window printed on it.

How to claim the free Veterans Day haircut

1. Tap Find a Great Clips Salon above to pick the salon nearest you and check its hours for November 11.
2. Use Online Check-In through the Great Clips app or website to hold your place in line, or just walk in.
3. Let the stylist know you are a veteran or active-duty service member. No coupon or promo code is needed. Bringing proof of service is a good idea in case your salon asks.
4. Choose the free haircut that day, or ask for a free haircut card to redeem later.

Good to know

• The offer is for Veterans Day only, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Cards picked up that day can be used afterward.
• The details above follow Great Clips’ most recent official announcement of the program (November 2025). We will confirm the 2026 terms and card dates as soon as Great Clips posts them, so check back or confirm with your local salon.
• Veterans and service members get one free haircut or card each. Tipping your stylist is always appreciated.
• Not a veteran and not visiting on the 11th? The latest Great Clips coupons are updated daily, including the $5 off and $9.99 local haircut deals.
• Sport Clips is also offering free Veterans Day haircuts on November 11 at participating locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a coupon for the Great Clips Veterans Day free haircut?

No. There is no coupon, code or sign-up. Visit a Great Clips salon on November 11, 2026, tell the stylist you are a veteran or active-duty service member, and the haircut is free. You can also ask for a free haircut card to use later instead.

Can I get the free haircut on a different day?

The free haircut itself is a Veterans Day offer, but you can stop in on November 11 and take a free haircut card instead of the cut. Those cards are redeemable for a few weeks afterward; in 2025 they were good through December 5. The 2026 window will be printed on the card.

Does Great Clips require proof of military service?

Great Clips has not published a strict ID requirement, but salons may ask. Bringing a military ID, VA card, DD-214 or another form of proof of service is the safest way to avoid any hold-up at the counter.

Does the offer work in Canada?

Yes. Canadian active and veteran service members can get a free haircut or a free haircut card on Remembrance Day, November 11, at participating Great Clips salons in Canada. Contact your local salon to confirm it is taking part.

A free haircut is a small thank-you for a big commitment, and the pay-it-forward card means anyone can take part. For more no-cost finds, browse our Freebies section.