2026 National Christmas Tree Lottery Opens Oct. 28

NPS News Release · The White House and President's Park · 10/19/2026

Enter the free ticket lottery for the 2026 National Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 3 on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C.

Apply at Recreation.gov from 10 a.m. ET Oct. 28 through 3 p.m. ET Nov. 4. Winners will be notified Nov. 12 and may receive up to five tickets.

Source: National Park Service