The United States Department of the Interior released a statement on Nov. 25, 2025, listing all of the days that there will be no entrance fee for any U.S. national park.
The list is as follows:
- President’s Day (Feb. 16, 2026)
- Memorial Day (May. 25, 2026)
- Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday (June 14, 2026)
- Independence Day weekend (July 3–5, 2026)
- 110th Birthday of the National Park Service (August 25, 2026)
- Constitution Day (Sept. 17, 2026)
- Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday (Oct. 27, 2026)
- Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11, 2026)
Free access on these dates applies to U.S. residents only. Park passes for non-residents will average about $100 per person on the listed dates.
Normal visiting days will have an entrance fee of $80 per person for residents and $250 per person for non-residents.
“These policies ensure that U.S. taxpayers, who already support the National Park System, continue to enjoy affordable access, while international visitors contribute their fair share to maintaining and improving our parks for future generations,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
“Visitors will be able to purchase and use their passes instantly, store them on mobile devices and link them to physical cards for added convenience,” said the DOI. “Digital validation tools and updated training for field staff will ensure faster entry and a smoother visitor experience across the National Park System.”
To read more about the 2026 national park updates, or to plan a trip to a local park, visit the Department of the Interior or the National Park Service website.
Author: Briar Adams
Photo: Courtesy of the National Park Service
Editor: Fanny Felixine
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