US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth

December 6, 2025

The US National Park Service has announced the removal of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from its list of fee-free entrance days, a decision linked to President Trump's modernization efforts. Starting in 2026, the agency will also prioritize fee structures favoring American citizens and will introduce Flag Day as a new fee-free holiday.

A line of visitors waiting to check in at visitor center at Muir Woods National Park

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth are no longer fee-free days for national parks.
The changes are part of a modernization initiative by President Trump.
Starting in 2026, the NPS will implement cost structures favoring American citizens.
Flag Day, coinciding with Trump's birthday, will be added as a fee-free day.
Non-US citizens will still incur fees on designated fee-free days.

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US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth

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US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth

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