MLK Day and Juneteenth are struck from admission-free national parks days, while Donald Trump's birthday is added -- along with his image on passes.

Now, let’s get into the ways you can enter national parks totally for free in 2026. This year there will be 10 free entry days at national parks. The first one is coming fast, on Presidents Day, Feb.

In 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) is offering eight fee-free entrance days but with a notable twist: free access will be limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents on these dates. Non-U.S ...

U.S. residents visiting 11 of the most heavily visited national parks, according to the National Park Service.