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Free National Park Admission on Trump's Birthday in 2026

12/6/2025

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In 2026, admission to national parks will be free on U.S. President Donald Trump's birthday, June 14, and other days.
Free entry ends on Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The National Park Service will enhance access for U.S. citizens while charging foreign tourists without an annual pass $100 at the busiest parks.
Some parks will still charge an entry fee, typically capped at $35 per vehicle.

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In 2026, admission to national parks will be free on U.S. President Donald Trump's birthday, June 14, and other days.
Free entry ends on Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The National Park Service will enhance access for U.S. citizens while charging foreign tourists without an annual pass $100 at the busiest parks.
Some parks will still charge an entry fee, typically capped at $35 per vehicle.