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Free day at national parks on select holidays in 2024

All U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year – and we've got the schedule for 2024.

This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West. 

(Everglades National Park/courtesy)

Schedule for 2024

These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for this year:

The National Park Service also reminds us that admission to many of our national parks, including Biscayne National Park in Miami, is always free. Click here for more information.

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Free day at national parks: First day of National Parks Week
When
April 20, 2024
What
Free day at national parks: First day of National Parks Week
Where
Cost
FREE
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When
June 19, 2024
What
Free day at national parks: Juneteenth
Where
Cost
FREE
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When
August 4, 2024
What
Free day at national parks: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Where
Cost
FREE
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When
September 28, 2024
What
Free day at national parks: National Public Lands Day
Where
Cost
FREE
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When
November 11, 2024
What
Free day at national parks: Veterans Day
Where
Cost
FREE
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