National Park Service is offering a free entrance day to national parks! Their yearly calendar of free entrance days is carefully chosen days span across different seasons, offering Americans budget-friendly vacation possibilities. Normally, gaining access to any of the 63 national parks can range from $10 to $35. Check out the parks that are participating in this event!
Note that the National Parks have changes to Entrance Fees and Passes in 2026. See them below:
- America the Beautiful passes will cover entrance fees for up to two motorcycles.
- A new America the Beautiful pass for nonresidents of the US will be available for $250.
- Entrance fee free days will only apply to US citizens and residents.
- The following parks will have a nonresident fee of $100 for each person (16 and over) who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Free National Park Admission Days 2026
- February 16th, 2026 – Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- May 25th, 2026 – Memorial Day
- June 14th, 2026 – Flag Day (President Trump’s Birthday)
- July 3rd to 5th, 2026 – Independence Day Weekend
- August 25th, 2026 – 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- September 17th, 2026 – Constitution Day
- October 27th, 2026 – Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday
- November 11th, 2026 – Veterans Day
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