National Park Service Restores Patriotism, Adds Trump’s Birthday to Free Admission Days
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The National Park Service has updated its free admission days for 2026, proudly adding President Trump’s birthday and Flag Day, while removing divisive dates like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, reaffirming American values.
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a patriotic update to its free admission days for 2026, reflecting a renewed commitment to honoring America’s foundational values and leaders. In a welcome move, the NPS has added June 14—Flag Day and President Donald Trump’s birthday—to the list of fee-free days, while removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, dates that have increasingly been used for political activism rather than unity.
The revised 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 changes ensure that America’s national parks celebrate the country’s heritage, honor true American leaders, and foster unity. Fee-free days will be reserved for U.S. citizens and residents, while nonresidents will be required to pay standard entrance fees plus a $100 per person surcharge at 11 of the most popular parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon. The annual America the Beautiful pass will be available for $80 to U.S. residents and $250 for nonresidents, ensuring that foreign visitors pay their fair share for the privilege of enjoying America’s natural treasures.
The Department of the Interior emphasized that these changes are designed to prioritize access for American families and guarantee that international visitors contribute appropriately to the maintenance and improvement of the parks, reinforcing the principle that America’s parks are, first and foremost, for Americans.
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