Here's the list of FREE National Park Entrance Days For 2026! Entry is free to any of the National Parks listed here, on the days listed below.
February 16: Predidents Day
May 25: Memorial Day
June 14: Flag Day
July 3-5: Independenc Weekend
August 25: 110th Birthday of National Park Service
September 17: Constitution Day
October 27: Theodore Roosevelt's birthday
November 11: Veterans Day
Beginning in 2026, Free entrance days will be for US citizens and residents only.
FREE PASSES:
Veterans get FREE access to National Parks by presenting a form of Veteran ID at any entrance where fees are collected.
US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability also qualify for a free pass.
Volunteer Pass provides a free pass for those with 250 volunteer service hours for Federal recreation site.
If you have a child that is in the 4th grade this year, you can get a FREE National Parks Pass for the entire family. The Every Kid in a Park pass will is available for the 2024-2025 school year. Go here for details>>
Also, if you are age 62 or over, you can get a lifetime pass to all national parks. There is a one-time fee.
Go here for all of the details on those programs>>
Keep the following in mind for Utah National Parks:
Arches National Park requires a reservation for any day from April through October. Reservation are available online 3 months in advance at 8 am.
Zion National Park requires a permit to hike Angels Landing.
So sorry, I just saw the list lol. Thank you!
You bet, glad you found it!
Do you know which national parks in Utah will be participating in the free entry for National Park Week?