Located in DC.
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate…
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Closures for 2025: Dec 11, 25. Closures for 2026: Jan 8, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 2, July 8, Aug 3, Sep 10, Oct 5, Nov 11,26, Dec 25. The monument is also closed for the Holidays on July 4 and Dec 25 each year.
Common questions
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Lincoln Undercroft and WASHINGTON MONUMENT. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.