BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll

First Lady Melania Trump is pleased to announce initial details for the 148th White House Easter Egg Roll. The Easter Egg Roll will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House. Families with children 13 years old and younger are invited to join the President, First Lady, White House staff, and their families for a day of festivities.

The White House Easter Egg Roll is a timeless White House tradition, dating back to 1878 during the Presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes. This year, the White House Easter Egg Roll will honor America’s 250th birthday by incorporating patriotic themes throughout the event. The President and First Lady look forward to continuing this entertaining tradition and making it a truly memorable experience for all.

ONLINE TICKET LOTTERY

White House Easter Egg Roll tickets are free to the public and can be requested through an online lottery opening on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and closing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Entering the lottery is free of charge, and winners will be notified via email no later than March 10, 2026. Tickets are not for sale or resale. Those interested in attending may enter the lottery here.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

As in previous years, the White House will select volunteers for the Easter Egg Roll through an online application. Prospective volunteers may submit their names here. The deadline for applying to become a volunteer is Friday, February 27, 2026.

COMMEMORATIVE EGGS

This year’s official White House Easter Egg Roll commemorative eggs will be available to the general public. More information will be available soon by visiting the lottery’s website.