Operating Hours & Seasons

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. These dates for 2024 include:

• Wednesday, January 3
• Thursday, February 1
• Monday, March 4
• Monday, April 1
• Wednesday, May 1
• Tuesday, June 4
• Wednesday, July 3 (closes at noon)
• Thursday, July 4
• Tuesday, July 9
• Thursday, August 1
• Wednesday, September 4
• Tuesday, October 1
• Wednesday, November 6
• Thursday, December 5
• Wednesday, December 25