Various community events and free services are scheduled across Utah to honor veterans for Veterans Day 2026. According to a notice from the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, these offerings include local ceremonies and various business discounts.
Several veterans home programs are scheduled to host events. The William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home Program will hold a program on Friday, November 6th at 10:30 am at 700 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City. The Southern Utah Veterans Home Program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00 am in Ivins. The George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home Program will host a program on Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00 am featuring guest speaker Jenni Taylor at 1102 North 1200 West, Ogden. Additionally, the Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home Program is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th at 11:00 am in Payson.
A variety of community celebrations and parades are also planned. The Northern UT Veterans Day Parade and Veterans Honors Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th at 11:00 am at Layton Commons Park. Riverton City will host a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 9th at 7:00 pm at the Sandra Lloyd Community Center. Utah County will hold a Veterans Celebration and Fair on Monday, November 9th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Utah County Historic Courthouse, with a ceremony at noon. Other scheduled events include the Washington City Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11th, the Orem City Veterans Day Program at the Orem City Cemetery, and the West Jordan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:30 am at Veterans Memorial Park.
Local businesses are offering various discounts and free items to veterans. These include free admission at the Natural History Museum, free entry at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, and special offers at Utah's Hogle Zoo. National Park Service entrance is free for everyone on Veterans Day. Dining options include free meals or discounts at several locations such as Applebee's, California Pizza Kitchen, Chili's, Denny's, In-N-Out Burger, and Olive Garden. Many businesses require proof of military service, such as a military ID card, VA-issued ID, or DD214.
For more information on veterans events happening throughout the state, the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs directs individuals to visit their events calendar at veterans.utah.gov/events.
