In brief
- Free on the first Sunday of the month, 25 April, 2 June and 4 November.
- Everyone aged 2 and over still needs a ticket, with a time slot even for the park alone.
- On free days the English Garden, the Grand Gallery, the Court Theatre and the Vanvitelli and Amelio Rooms are closed.
- Under-18s go in free all year round.
The next dates
| Date | Day | Why it’s free |
|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | National Unity and Armed Forces Day |
| 6 December 2026 | Sunday | First Sunday of the month |
| 3 January 2027 | Sunday | First Sunday of the month |
| 7 February 2027 | Sunday | First Sunday of the month |
| 7 March 2027 | Sunday | First Sunday of the month |
| 4 April 2027 | Sunday | First Sunday of the month |
| 25 April 2027 | Sunday | Liberation Day |
| 2 May 2027 | Sunday | First Sunday of the month |
| 2 June 2027 | Wednesday | Republic Day |
| 6 June 2027 | Sunday | First Sunday of the month |
The free days are set by the Italian Ministry of Culture as part of its #domenicalmuseo (Sunday at the museum) scheme. Before you set off, check the notices on the palace website, which lists unscheduled closures and work in progress.
How to get a free ticket
Even when entry is free you need a ticket, for everyone aged 2 and over, with a time slot that also applies if you are only visiting the park.
- Online, on TicketOne, from 11:00 on the Monday before.
- At Piazza Carlo di Borbone you can collect ‘Park and Apartments’ and ‘Park only’ tickets.
- At Corso Giannone you can only collect the ‘Park only’ ticket, which does not include the English Garden.
You cannot leave and come back in on the same ticket.
A set route
On free days the order of the visit is fixed. From 8:30 to 12:00 you see the Royal Apartments first and then the park; from 12:00 onwards, the park first and then the apartments.
What stays closed
The English Garden, the Grand Gallery, the Court Theatre and the Vanvitelli and Amelio Rooms. The rest of the palace keeps its normal hours: see tickets and opening hours.
Free or paid?
The free days are the busiest of the year. If you want to see the English Garden, or to take your time, you can choose an ordinary day instead: under-18s always go in free, and for EU citizens aged 18 to 24 a ticket costs €2.
From Royal Palace B&B
The Corso Giannone entrance is a short walk from the B&B, but on free days it only issues park tickets. To see the apartments as well, go to Piazza Carlo di Borbone, 1.4 km away, with no need to move the car from our private car park.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Royal Palace free on 4 November?
Yes. 4 November, National Unity and Armed Forces Day, is one of the three public holidays with free entry, together with 25 April and 2 June.
Can I book a free ticket?
Yes, on TicketOne, from 11:00 on the Monday before the free day. You can also collect one at the ticket office on the day.
Is the English Garden open on free days?
No. The English Garden is closed, as are the Grand Gallery, the Court Theatre and the Vanvitelli and Amelio Rooms.
Can I leave and come back in?
No, not even on free days. Once you exit, the ticket is no longer valid.
Sources
- Reggia di Caserta, Sunday at the museum
- Italian Ministry of Culture, free entry on public holidays
- Reggia di Caserta, Tickets
This is not the official website of the Reggia: tickets are sold through reggiadicaserta.cultura.gov.it.
