Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures to ensure the safety and reverence of this sacred space. Please click "read more" for details. 

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours of Operation at Arlington National Cemetery

1/15/2021

Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be open to the public on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 18, during normal operating hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Everyone entering the cemetery is required to provide proof of having a face covering during entry screening. Visitors will need to wear their face coverings while in the cemetery. We ask visitors to socially distance, when possible, throughout the cemetery.

Memorial Amphitheater and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier remain closed due to continued construction and repair, and in an effort to protect our workforce and visitors.

For additional information, please check this website, contact the ANC Call Center at 877-907-8585 or visit us on social media @ArlingtonNatl.