REAL ID Requirements

Beginning May 7, 2025, all individuals over the age of 18 who are authorized to drive onto Arlington National Cemetery should be prepared to present a REAL ID at the security checkpoint.

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Website Content Update

March 19, 2025

Arlington National Cemetery is actively working to update our website and Education Program content in compliance with executive orders issued by the president and Department of Defense instructions. 


March 15: Memorial Bridge and Circle Closed for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

March 13, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, Memorial Bridge and Circle will close from 7 to 10 a.m. for the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon.


Road and Walkway Closures

March 12, 2025

The following information pertains to road closures within the cemetery. For updates on external road closures related to the Southern Expansion Project, please click here. 


Spring 2025 Horticulture Tours

February 10, 2025

Arlington National Cemetery is pleased to announce our annual series of spring horticulture tours! 


Arlington National Cemetery to Hold Annual Wreaths Out Event on Saturday, Jan. 11

January 06, 2025

ARLINGTON, VA – Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC) in Washington, D.C. will hold their annual removal of wreaths, known as Wreaths Out, on Saturday, Jan. 11, beginning at 8 a.m.


Wreaths Across America Day: Dec. 14

December 02, 2024

On Saturday, Dec. 14, the annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) event will be held at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC). Visitors will lay wreaths throughout ANC and SAHNC on headstones and columbarium niches to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s service members and veterans. ANC will open to visitors at   8 a.m. and SAHNC will open at noon.


Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day: Dec. 8

November 15, 2024

On Sunday, Dec. 8, the annual Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day will be held at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC). From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., family pass holders are invited to place a wreath at their loved one’s grave ahead of the National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 14.


Notice of Availability: Environmental Assessment for the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center

November 01, 2024

The Department of the Army, in conjunction with Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC), announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for the construction and operation of a Visitor Education Center (VEC) for the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, to be constructed on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) in Arlington, Virginia.   


National Veterans Day Observance Open to Public

October 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 71st annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. armed forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.


Hydrant Flushing Notice

October 24, 2024

Beginning Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be flushing all fire hydrants in its water distribution system, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.