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Kohl's military and veteran discount
Kohl's gives active military, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members 15 percent off qualifying purchases every Monday, in store only, with a military ID, a state ID showing veteran status, or a DD 214. Veterans qualify, and the discount does not work online or with other percent-off coupons.
Veterans: Yes.
- Discount
- 15 percent off qualifying purchases on Mondays
- Where
- In store
- How to verify
- Proper identification shown at the register
- Checked on
- Against Kohl's own page (opens in a new tab)
Who qualifies
Active military, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members qualify. Kohl's does not name the Guard, Reserve or surviving spouses separately.
- VeteransYesKohl's names veterans.
- Active dutyYesKohl's names active military.
- RetireesYes
- Spouse of active dutyYesKohl's names the immediate family members of active military, veterans and retirees.
- Spouse of a veteranYesKohl's names the immediate family members of active military, veterans and retirees.
- DependentsYesKohl's names immediate family members.
Not stated by Kohl's: National Guard and Reserve, veterans rated 100 percent disabled, surviving spouse, Gold Star family and caregivers.
Proof and verification
Kohl's checks military status through Proper identification shown at the register.
- Accepted proof
- A military identification card. A state-issued identification indicating veteran status. Form DD 214.DD214: your discharge papers from active duty.
- How long it takes
- Checked at the register. There is no online review.
- At the register
- Kohl's accepts a military ID card, a state-issued ID indicating veteran status, or a DD 214.
- Without a smartphone
- No smartphone is needed. Bring your ID to a Kohl's store on a Monday.
- Recently separated
- Kohl's names veterans and states no time limit after separation. A DD 214 is on its list of accepted proof.
- Privacy
- Kohl's checks your ID at the register. Kohl's does not say what ID an immediate family member shows. Never send service documents to Claim Raven.
- Verifying again
- Show your ID each time you shop on a Monday.
Where it works
The 15 percent works only in Kohl's stores on Mondays, not on kohls.com.
- In store15 percent on MondaysAvailableShow a military ID card, a state-issued ID indicating veteran status, or a DD 214.
- OnlineIn store onlyNot availableKohl's says the military discount is in store only.
What is excluded and the limits
- Sephora at Kohl's and any brands or categories Kohl's marks as coupon ineligible.
- Price adjustments, Kohl's credit card payments, taxes, shipping or handling fees, gift cards, and Kohl's Cares or other charitable items.
- Code rules
- Mondays only, in store only. The discount cannot be used with other percent-off coupons, including age-specific discounts. Kohl's applies dollar-off coupons, including Kohl's Cash, before percent-off coupons.
The cheapest way to buy Kohl's as a veteran
The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.
Kohl's applies dollar-off coupons and Kohl's Cash before the 15 percent, so you can use both. If a public percent-off coupon is larger than 15 percent on the day you shop, it saves more, because Kohl's will not combine two percent-off coupons.
The military discount cannot be used with other percent-off coupons, including age-specific discounts. Kohl's applies dollar-off coupons, including Kohl's Cash, first.
Exchange availability has not been checked.
Kohl's gave 30 percent off in store to the same groups on November 10 and 11, 2025. As of October 2, 2026, Kohl's has not posted a 2026 Veterans Day offer.
How Kohl's compares
Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.
| Brand | Rate | Cap | Veterans | Verifier | Spouse of a veteran | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohl's | 15 percent off qualifying purchases on Mondays | No cap confirmed | Yes | Proper identification shown at the register | Yes | In store |
| Michaels | 15 percent off your entire purchase, including sale items | No cap confirmed | Yes | An unnamed third party through your Michaels Rewards account online; military ID at the register | Not stated by Michaels | Online, In store |
| Target | Seasonal shopping offers (July 2026: 20 percent off one purchase); Circle 360 at $49 a year or $4.99 a month instead of $99 or $10.99 | No cap confirmed | Yes | SheerID through Target Circle | Not stated by Target | Online, App |
| Amazon and Amazon Prime | No published military discount | Not applicable | No published military discount | No published military verification | Not stated by Amazon and Amazon Prime | None |
| Ulta Beauty | No published military discount | Not applicable | No published military discount | No published military verification | Not stated by Ulta Beauty | None |
When Kohl's runs military sales
This year's offer: not announced yet.
| Offer | Start | End | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day 2025, in store only | 30 percent off qualifying purchases |
If the discount does not work
Discount refused online
Kohl's military discount is in store only.
Discount refused on a day other than Monday
The 15 percent applies on Mondays only.
ID not accepted
Bring a military ID card, a state-issued ID indicating veteran status, or a DD 214.
Another coupon was removed
The military discount cannot be combined with other percent-off coupons, including age-specific discounts. Dollar-off coupons and Kohl's Cash still apply first.
Some items did not get the discount
Sephora at Kohl's, gift cards and coupon-ineligible brands are excluded. Look for signs in store, ask an associate, or check Kohl's list of coupon-eligible brands.
A VA benefit that may be worth more
DD-214 copies
Request a DD214 from the National Archives online or by mail or fax. Most basic non-archival requests by veterans are free; older archival records can have fees. Use a copy that contains the fields requested by the particular verifier.
For the Exchange review, Member Copy 1 is insufficient. AAFES lists Member Copies 2 through 8 and says not to redact that submission. Follow the secure verifier instructions rather than sending records to a store or to Claim Raven.
Changes to this discount
- First checked October 2, 2026
Questions about the Kohl's military discount
Does Kohl's have a military discount?
Yes. Kohl's gives 15 percent off qualifying purchases on Mondays, in store only, to active military, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members.
Do veterans get the Kohl's military discount?
Yes. Kohl's names veterans. Show a state-issued ID indicating veteran status, a military ID card, or a DD 214.
Can I use the Kohl's military discount online?
No. Kohl's says the military discount is in store only.
Does Kohl's have a Veterans Day discount?
In 2025, Kohl's gave 30 percent off in store on November 10 and 11 to active military, veterans, retirees and their immediate family members. Kohl's had not posted a 2026 offer as of October 2, 2026.
Can I combine the military discount with another coupon?
Not with another percent-off coupon. Dollar-off coupons, including Kohl's Cash, apply before the 15 percent.