2026 National Christmas Tree Lottery Opens Oct. 28

October 20, 2026

The free ticket lottery for the 2026 National Christmas Tree Lighting will open at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 28. Applications can be submitted through Recreation.gov until 3 p.m. ET on Nov. 4.

The annual ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 3 on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Lottery winners will be notified on Nov. 12 and may receive up to five tickets.

Read the full story at https://www.nps.gov/whho/learn/news/2026-national-christmas-tree-lighting-ticket-lottery-opens-oct-28.htm

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