Washington Monument tickets: when they are released (2026-27)
According to Recreation.gov and the National Park Service, checked on 31 October 2026, timed-entry tickets go on sale online every day at 10:00 am Eastern Time for the date 30 days later, with a second release at 3:00 pm the day before: today's 30-day release is for Monday 30 November 2026.
Official tickets: recreation.gov. Dates calculated on 31 October 2026.
Some of the dates on this page have passed. We calculated them on 31 October 2026: the table and the “next” dates at the top skip past dates in your browser, but the text further down may still name them. Check the official page before you book.
Museums and attractions can change their rules, add closures or release extra tickets at short notice. We quote their official pages word for word, with the date we checked them, and calculate the dates from the official rule. Before you book, check the official page. This site is not affiliated with any museum or ticket seller.
Next six months: ticket releases, free days and closures
| Date | What | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 | Closed – on the official list of closing days | All day |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Closed – on the official list of closing days | All day |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Closed – on the official list of closing days | All day |
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How tickets go on sale: the official rule
Every day at 10:00 am Eastern Time, for the date 30 days later
The tickets will be available online starting at 10:00am, 30 days before the desired date of the visit.
For Example, visitors who would like to reserve tickets for June 30th can do so on May 31st when they become available at 10:00am.
Source: Recreation.gov: Washington Monument, National Mall and Memorial Parks (Recreation.gov (National Park Service)), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
There is no single date to put in a calendar: every day is a release day. For a visit on a given date, the release is 30 days before, at 10:00 Eastern Time.
Every day at 3:00 pm Eastern Time, for the next day
Day Before Advanced Reservations - Visitors who wish to enter the Washington Monument the next day can do so by reserving their tickets at 3:00 pm the day before.
For example, visitors who would like to reserve tickets for June 30th can do so on June 29th at 3:00 pm.
Source: Recreation.gov: Washington Monument, National Mall and Memorial Parks (Recreation.gov (National Park Service)), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
There is no single date to put in a calendar: every day is a release day. For a visit on a given date, the release is 1 day before, at 15:00 Eastern Time.
Free days, closing days and opening hours
Free days
The official pages we read list no free entry days for everyone.
Closing days: Independence Day, Christmas Day and one day a month for maintenance
The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The monument is closed for Independence Day and Christmas Day and one day a month for maintenance.
BY MONTH 2026 Maintenance CLOSURE DATES JANUARY 8 (THU) FEBRUARY 3 (TUE) MARCH 4 (WED) APRIL 6 (MON) MAY 7 (THU) JUNE 2 (TUE) JULY 8 (WED) AUGUST 3 (MON) SEPTEMBER 10 (THU) OCTOBER 5 (MON) NOVEMBER 4 (WED) DECEMBER 8 (TUE)
Source: Washington Monument: Operating Hours & Seasons (NPS) (National Park Service), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Next six months: Wednesday 4 November 2026, Tuesday 8 December 2026, Friday 25 December 2026. The official page lists the maintenance days for 2026 only; those for 2027 are not published yet.
Opening hours: Every day, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The monument is closed for Independence Day and Christmas Day and one day a month for maintenance.
Source: Washington Monument: Operating Hours & Seasons (NPS) (National Park Service), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Official tickets
Official tickets for the Washington Monument are booked at recreation.gov; resellers may charge more.
Both 30-day advanced tickets and day before tickets can be reserved on recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Though the tickets to the Washington Monument are free, there is a non-refundable $1.00 service fee per ticket for processing service costs.
Walk Up Tickets (Same Day Only) The Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street between Madison and Jefferson drives, opens at 8:45 a.m. for distribution of free, same day, timed tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Source: Recreation.gov: Washington Monument, National Mall and Memorial Parks (Recreation.gov (National Park Service)), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Questions
When are Washington Monument tickets released?
Every day: at 10:00 am Eastern Time for the date 30 days later, and at 3:00 pm for the next day. The official page says: “The tickets will be available online starting at 10:00am, 30 days before the desired date of the visit.” “For Example, visitors who would like to reserve tickets for June 30th can do so on May 31st when they become available at 10:00am.” “Day Before Advanced Reservations - Visitors who wish to enter the Washington Monument the next day can do so by reserving their tickets at 3:00 pm the day before.” So today's release (31 October 2026) is for Monday 30 November 2026: for any visit date, count back 30 days.
What time are Washington Monument tickets released?
At 10 AM and 3 PM Eastern Time, as the booking windows on the official page say: “Booking Windows 10 AM ET 30 days in advance 3 PM ET day in advance”
Can you get Washington Monument tickets on the day?
Yes, free same-day tickets are handed out on site from 8:45 a.m., first come, first served: “Walk Up Tickets (Same Day Only) The Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street between Madison and Jefferson drives, opens at 8:45 a.m. for distribution of free, same day, timed tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis.”
Are Washington Monument tickets free?
The tickets are free, but booking online has a fee: “Though the tickets to the Washington Monument are free, there is a non-refundable $1.00 service fee per ticket for processing service costs.”
Why are Washington Monument tickets not released yet?
Online tickets for a date appear only 30 days before it, at 10:00 am Eastern Time; the monument also closes one day a month for maintenance: “The tickets will be available online starting at 10:00am, 30 days before the desired date of the visit.” “The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The monument is closed for Independence Day and Christmas Day and one day a month for maintenance.”
Where does this answer come from?
From Recreation.gov and the National Park Service, read on 31 October 2026 and quoted word for word on this page. The dates are calculated by us from the official rule, from today to six months ahead; museums can change their rules, so check the official page before you book.
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