National Park Week – National Park Service (.gov)

National Park Week  National Park Service (.gov)

Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30, 2026! Love national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” each year. In 2026, the National Park Week theme was “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Check back to see how we're celebrating in 2027. Celebrate the nation's 250th birthday where history happened—in your national parks! Calling kids of all ages. Get ready to "explore, learn, and protect" while earning your Junior Ranger badge! Come to a nationwide birthday party in national parks! Entrance fees are waived in celebration of our 110th birthday. Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go.