U.S. Air Force Memorial Temporary Closure

Beginning on or about Nov. 2, 2026, the U.S. Air Force Memorial and surrounding area will temporarily close to all visitors to support ongoing utilities and construction work associated with Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion project.

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Hours of Operation change October 1; Changing of the Guard takes place at top of the hour

10/1/2015
Arlington National Cemetery's hours of operation change today. From October 1 to March 31, the cemetery is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the Changing of the Guard occurs at the top of every hour.