HI · Pacific Islands & Caribbean · 2026 exact answer
The park stays open 24 hours at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes: what applies in 2026?
Direct answer
The park stays open 24 hours, including during construction and eruptions
Exact conditions
- Status
- Not required; the stated access rule still applies
- Applies to
- all visitors
- Place or corridor
- Main park area
- Effective dates
- January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
- Release model
- unpublished
Exceptions and limits
- Individual roads, overlooks, and trails still close independently for volcanic hazard, storm damage, or construction.
Official source
National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026
"Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park will remain open 24 hours during the construction." Page last updated July 22, 2026.
Construction Closures and Delays - Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park