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Hit the malls for deals on Veterans Day. Photo: Pink Sherbet Photography/Flickr

Since 1919, Veterans Day has been a time to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. military. Somewhere along the way, Veterans Day also became a great day for shopping. This year, Veterans Day is on November 11 and while many schools and government offices will be closed, the malls will be open for business. What better time to get a jump on your holiday shopping? Here's the who and what of Veterans Day sales this year.

Macy's - Almost every department is on sale for Veterans Day with 20% to 50% markdowns and exclusive financing offers. Online shoppers will save even more with a special offer of 25% off clearance items.

Disney Store - A special promo code will get you discounts on fleece apparel, sleepwear and throws.

Sears - Appliances, lawn and garden supplies and more are on sale this week. Be sure to check out Sears' Heroes at Home to find out how you can help a military family this Christmas.

Barnes and Noble - Pre-order a Nook, their new eBook reader, or choose from thousands of best-selling books and new releases for just $9.99 each.

Best Buy - Tons of great deals on everything from DVDs, digital cameras, small appliances and more. Get a free gift card with the purchase of select games and movies.

For even more information on Veterans Day sales, check out Veterans Day Sales. It's an entire Website devoted to tracking down the best deals to be found on Veterans Day. Shoppers can click on a store, see what's on sale and gain access to online promotion codes to save even more.