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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Arlington National Cemetery Closed on Inauguration Day, January 20th

1/28/2021

ARLINGTON, VA –   Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) announces the cemetery and the parking garage will be closed to the public on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021. Due to the nature of the national special security events in the area, there will be no funerals or family pass holder visitation on Inauguration Day.  ANC will reopen to the public at 8 a.m. on January 21, 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please visit our website for the most updated visitor information, as well as COVID-19 policies and procedures, at www.arlingtoncemetery.mil or @ArlingtonNatl, or contact our call center 
at 877-907-8585.