National Christmas Tree Lighting

The 2026 National Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2026, on the Ellipse. The lottery for tickets will open on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00am EST and close on Wednesday, November 4 at 3:00pm EST. Lottery winners will be notified by Thursday, November 12, and each recipient will receive up to five tickets, complimentary.