Explore This Park

• Plan Your Visit
  • Basic Information
    • Operating Hours & Seasons

Operating Hours & Seasons

Operating Hours

The Washington Monument is open daily except on July 4 (Independence Day) and December 25 (Christmas).

The Washington Monument is open daily:

• Regular Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Last tour begins by 4:00 p.m.
• Summer Hours: (Memorial Day to Labor Day) 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last tour begins by 9:00 p.m.

Tickets are required to enter the Washington Monument. For more information, please visit our Fees and Passes page.