U.S. National Parks offer free admission to everyone during certain days in 2026. The first of the free entrance days is February 16: Presidents Day.
Presidents Day commemorates George Washington’s birthday, which was February 22, 1732, but the national holiday is recognized on a Monday to offer a three-day weekend.
On this day, all National Park Service sites that normally charge an entrance fee will offer free admission. However, other fees may apply.
All 2026 entrance free days:
Feb. 16: Presidents DayMay 25: Memorial DayJune 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday July 3-5: Independence Day weekend Aug. 25: 110th birthday of National Park ServiceSept. 17: Constitution DayOct. 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Starting this year, free entrance days are only available for U.S. citizens and residents. Nonresidents must still pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees.
Learn more through the National Park Service website.
