The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is a popular destination for tourists, especially during the holidays. It remains open year-round, except for Christmas Day, when it is closed all day on December 25th. Its holiday schedule differs from many other museums, so we keep the list below updated year-round to help you plan your visit.
Jan 1 | New Year’s Day | Wednesday | Regular Hours |
Jan 20 | Martin Luther King Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
Feb 17 | Presidents’ Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
Apr 18 | Good Friday | Friday | Regular Hours |
Apr 20 | Easter | Sunday | Regular Hours |
May 26 | Memorial Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
Jul 4 | Independence Day | Friday | Regular Hours |
Sep 1 | Labor Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
Oct 13 | Columbus Day | Monday | Regular Hours |
Nov 11 | Veterans Day | Tuesday | Regular Hours |
Nov 26 | Day Before Thanksgiving | Wednesday | Regular Hours |
Nov 27 | Thanksgiving | Thursday | Regular Hours |
Nov 28 | Black Friday | Friday | Regular Hours |
Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Wednesday | Regular Hours |
Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Thursday | Closed |
Dec 26 | Day after Christmas | Friday | Regular Hours |
Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve | Wednesday | Regular Hours |