When is entrance fee-free at Haleakalā in 2026?

Direct answer

February 16, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 14, 2026, July 3, 2026, July 4, 2026, July 5, 2026, August 25, 2026, September 17, 2026, October 27, 2026, November 11, 2026

Published dates

February 16, 2026
May 25, 2026
June 14, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 4, 2026
July 5, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 11, 2026

CRITICAL: neither an America the Beautiful pass nor a fee-free day gets you into the summit for sunrise. The $1 sunrise reservation is required on top of, and independently of, any pass or fee waiver.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

"Fee-free entrance days do not include sunrise reservations or admittance to the park between the hours of 3:00 am-7:00 am." 2026 fee-free days listed: Feb 16, May 25, June 14, July 3-5, Aug 25, Sept 17, Oct 27, Nov 11.

Official fee-free-day policy