National Parks Free Entrance Days 2026
2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Experience the national parks for free! All National Park Service sites that normally charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
- Monday, February 16: Presidents Day
- Monday, May 25: Memorial Day
- Sunday, June 14: Flag Day
- July 3-5: Independence Day Weekend
- Tuesday, August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- Thursday, September 17: Constitution Day
- Tuesday, October 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday
- Wednesday, November 11: Veterans Day
More details about each date at nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.
4th Grade Free Entry Passes
Parents, did you know your 4th graders can get your family free entry to national and state parks and lands for an entire school year? Learn more about the programs and how to get your free passes here.
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