Retail discounts for seniors are one of those things that are easy to miss if you don’t know to look for them. Most stores don’t advertise them on the door — you have to ask, and you usually have to show up on the right day of the week. A member of our team’s mom saves over $150 a year just by doing her Kohl’s shopping on Wednesdays and her Walgreens run on their monthly Senior Day.
We called or visited every store on this list to confirm the discounts are still active in 2026. A few favorites from past years have unfortunately gone away, but there are still plenty of real savings to be had — especially if you combine store discounts with an AARP card. Still not sure? Drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll help you sort through your options.
2026 Senior Retail Discount List
| Retail Store | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | 10% off | Veterans or active military |
| Amazon | Discounted Prime membership ($6.99/month) | Qualifying government assistance recipients (SNAP, Medicaid, etc.) |
| AMC Cinemas | $1–$4 off | Must be 60+ |
| AutoZone | 10% off | Veterans or active military |
| Banana Republic | 10–15% off | Veterans or active military |
| Bealls Outlet | 10% off on Tuesdays | Must be 50+ |
| Belk | 15% off on the first Tuesday each month; 10–20% off every Tuesday for military | Must be 62+; veterans or active military |
| Bon-Ton Department Stores | 15% on senior discount days (20% with Bon-Ton credit card) | Must be 55+ |
| CVS | 20% off online purchases | Veterans Advantage cardholders |
| Dressbarn | 10% off on Tuesdays or Wednesdays (varies by location) | Must be 55+ |
| Goodwill | 10–20% off (day varies by location) | Must be 55+ |
| Hallmark | 10% (day varies by location) | Varies by location |
| Joann | 20% on Senior Discount Day; 15% military discount | Must be 60+; veterans or active military |
| Kohl’s | 15% off on Wednesdays; 15% military discount on Mondays | Must be 60+; veterans or active military |
| LensCrafters | 50% off prescription lenses with frame; 10% off contacts; 30% off non-prescription sunglasses; $55 eye exams | AARP members |
| Macy’s | Varies by location | Veterans or active military |
| Michael’s | 10% (including sale items); 15% military discount | Must be 55+; veterans or active military |
| Modell’s Sporting Goods | 10% off; 10% military discount | Must be 65+; veterans or active military |
| Party City | Up to 15% off (varies by location) | Veterans or active military |
| PetSmart | 10% off purchase; 10% off grooming on Tuesdays; 10% off overnight boarding | Must be 65+, veteran, active military, or first responder |
| Regal Cinemas | $3 off | Must be 60+ |
| Ross | 10% off on Tuesdays | Must be 55+ |
| Salvation Army | 15–50% (day varies by location) | Must be 55+ |
| Savers / Value Village | Varies by location | Must be 55+ and/or veteran or active military |
| T.J. Maxx | 10% (Florida only) | Must be 55+ |
| UPS | 5% off shipping; 15% off eligible products | AARP members |
| Walgreens | 20% once per month on Senior Day | Must be 55+ or an AARP member |
Maximize Savings with AARP
An AARP membership runs $16 per year for individuals and unlocks discounts at LensCrafters, UPS, Walgreens, and dozens of other retailers. For active shoppers, the membership often pays for itself within a single outing.
Additional Savings Guides
- Senior Discounts on Restaurants
- Senior Discounts on Cell Phones
- Senior Discounts on Internet Service