National Park Service Revises Free Admission Days, Adds Trump's Birthday, Removes MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth
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The National Park Service has updated its free admission calendar for 2026, adding President Trump's birthday and removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth.
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced changes to its free admission days for 2026, introducing new dates and removing others. Notably, free entry will be offered on June 14, coinciding with Flag Day and President Donald Trump's birthday, while Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth have been removed from the fee-free calendar.
The updated list of fee-free days for U.S. residents includes:
- February 16: Presidents Day
- May 25: Memorial Day
- June 14: Flag Day/President Trump's birthday
- July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
- August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
- September 17: Constitution Day
- October 27: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday
- November 11: Veterans Day
These fee-free days will apply exclusively to U.S. citizens and residents. Nonresidents will be required to pay standard entrance fees and an additional $100 per person at 11 of the most visited national parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon. Additionally, the annual America the Beautiful pass will cost $80 for U.S. residents and $250 for nonresidents.
The Department of the Interior stated that these changes aim to prioritize access for American families and ensure that international visitors contribute fairly to the maintenance and improvement of the parks.
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