National parks fee-free entrance days

All NPS sites that charge an entrance fee are free on these days (US citizens & residents). Timed-entry or reservation fees may still apply.

Key dates

• Oct

  27

  2026
  Free entry: Theodore Roosevelt's birthdayConfirmed Oct 27, 2026
• Nov

  11

  2026
  Free entry: Veterans DayConfirmed Nov 11, 2026

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✅ Verified on Oct 18, 2026 from nps.gov.
2026 list includes Oct 27 and Nov 11 (page updated Oct 9, 2026).
Programs change. Confirm on the official page before paying.

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