Angels Landing Permit 2026
The friendliest big-name lottery in the National Park System — 47% of applicants won in 2024, and August success rates hit 87%. Here's the 2026 lottery calendar.
Don't Miss Your Angels Landing Permit
Cancellations happen every day. PermitSnag monitors Angels Landing availability 24/7 and alerts you the moment a spot opens up.
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Seasonal Lottery Window
Applies to dates ~2 months out
Day-Before Lottery
For next-day hikes
2024 Success Rate
Overall / August seasonal
📅 Best Months to Apply
August has posted the highest success rates in both lotteries. Winter weekdays are also close to a sure thing — the toughest odds are on holiday weekends and peak-summer Saturdays.
- • Best month: August (87% seasonal / 64% day-before)
- • Best days: Winter weekdays
- • Toughest: Holiday weekends, summer Saturdays
🎯 Tips to Get a Permit
- ✓ Apply to both lotteries every month
- ✓ Target August if your dates are flexible
- ✓ Avoid holidays and peak Saturdays
- ✓ Set up PermitSnag instant alerts
🚶 No Permit Needed
- → Scout Lookout (90% of the elevation gain)
- → West Rim Trail views
- → Refrigerator Canyon
- → Walter's Wiggles switchbacks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Angels Landing seasonal lottery open in 2026?
The seasonal lottery opens on the 1st of each month and closes on the 15th, covering hike dates about two months out. There's also a day-before lottery that runs every single day for next-day permits.
What are the odds for the 2026 Angels Landing lottery?
Based on NPS's two-year pilot program report, applicants won about 47% of the time in 2024, with August success rates as high as 87% in the seasonal lottery and 64% in the day-before lottery.
Do I need a permit for Angels Landing year-round?
Yes, the permit requirement applies year-round for the chain section above Scout Lookout. There's no cables-up/cables-down season like Half Dome - Angels Landing's chains are permanent.