NATIONAL
MARCH
FOR LIFE

Will You March for Life?

JOIN US ON JANUARY 23, 2026 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

The right to life is a human right. Our defense of that right is a joyful witness to the beauty and dignity of every human person.

The March for Life is an inspiring, peaceful, vibrant, and joy-filled rally of women, men, young people, and children from all across the country – and it’s the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world. Every January, tens of thousands of pro-lifers converge in Washington, D.C. and march on Capitol Hill to remember the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states. And while the Dobbs decision rightly returned the decision to the American people, our work to  protect life continues at the state and federal levels. But the March for Life is not just a protest… it is a celebration of each and every life, from the moment of conception. We envision a world where every life is celebrated, valued, and protected.

Together, we GATHER TO CELEBRATE LIFE

We celebrate life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, and every moment in between.

We envision a world where these moments are celebrated, valued, and protected by everybody—both in the private sector and in the public sphere.

Why Will We Continue to March?

Even with the wonderful blessing of Roe v. Wade being overturned, which allows more freedom at the state level to enact pro-life laws, the necessary work to build a culture of life in the United States of America is not finished. Rather, it is focused differently. Sadly, the number of abortions annually is still well over 900,000 each year, and that number is expected to decrease only by roughly 200,000 each year in a post-Roe America. Many national legislative battles loom, including even keeping longstanding Hyde protections, which limit government funding for abortion on annual appropriation bills. The Hyde Amendment has saved over 2 million lives and is arguably the most impactful pro-life policy in our nation’s history, but now cannot be taken for granted.  Last, our most important work is changing hearts and minds. The goal of the national March for Life is to not only change laws at the state and federal level, but to change the culture to ultimately make abortion unthinkable.

With the role of the states being more important, we are also growing a strong state march for life initiative quickly, however, we will continue to march every January at the national level until a culture of life is restored in the United States of America.

2026 Schedule

The National March for Life will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026. Check back for the 2026 Schedule and March Route!

HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION

Download the 2026 Travel Planner below!

Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel 

The March for Life group reservation block is closed as of December 30, 2025. Please contact the Westin Hotel for information on availability and rates.

The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel is located across from the Washington Convention Center, between Capitol Hill and the White House. The hotel is 25 miles from Washington Dulles Airport and 5 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National.

999 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Metro Location: Gallery Place/Chinatown 

Reservations/Lodging Rates:

The March for Life group rate is based upon the current applicable federal government per diem rate plus tax per night. The rate applies to all rooms including triple and quad occupancy:

                                                      

Room Rate:  $196/night

Plus Tax:  $31.26

TOTAL RATE:  $227.26/night

                                                      

Reservations Open to Individuals: October 20, 2025 

Deadline for Individual Reservations: December 30, 2025

                                                      

Reservations Open to Groups**: October 6, 2025

Deadline to Submit Group** Reservation Lists: November 15, 2025

Airports

The most convenient way to get to D.C. is by flying here. There are two airports serving the D.C area, both are Metro accessible:

Buses

Charter buses are also a great way to get to D.C. However, they present certain parking problems and do require permits. Charter buses can be parked at the following locations: Union Station or the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Metro

Whether you want to do some sight-seeing or come straight to the March, the easiest way to get around D.C. is through our extensive Metro system. Gathering with your fellow pro-life marchers in D.C. is easy. On the day of the March itself, simply take the metro to one of the three stops within an easy walking distance from the rallying location: Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, Metro Center.

EVENTS

The March for Life Expo has been discontinued as of 2025. We are pleased to offer you multiple brand promotion opportunities, including video features and exhibitor tables at special events as a part of our sponsorship packages in 2026. Please click here to review your options today! 

National March for Life Rally & Concert

January 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Join us for the largest annual human rights demonstration in the world. This year’s rally will feature Sanctus Real and the Friends of Club 21 Choir, along with inspiring pro-life speakers from across the country. 

 

Show your support for life by featuring your brand or organization at this historic event. 

March for Life

This is the main event! The March for Life will begin immediately following the Rally – usually around 1 p.m.

Capitol Hill Club Breakfast

Hosted by March for Life Action
January 23, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 AM

Begin the day of the 53rd Annual March for Life at the March for Life Action Capitol Hill Club Breakfast. 

This special event will feature members of Congress committed to protecting the unborn. Attendees will hear legislative updates and learn more about March for Life Action’s ongoing advocacy efforts and policy priorities in post-Dobbs America. 

The Rose Dinner Gala

January 23, 2026 | 5:30–9:00 PM

You are cordially invited to the 2026 Rose Dinner Gala, featuring a celebration of Life through the performing arts. We’re thrilled to feature beautiful and moving performances from the Friends of 21 Choir, who will join the Gala as an encore after their performance at the March for Life Rally, as well as Dancers from Ballet Hartford, whose performances are rooted in truth, infused with beauty, and propelled by the common good. These exceptional performances will be the perfect way to close an exhilarating day of marching for life with time to sit back and enjoy the beauty of life.

Pour la Vie: For Life

Young Professionals Cocktail Reception
January 23, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PM

Join us for Pour la Vie, an exciting new event running alongside the Rose Dinner Gala. This special evening gives young professionals a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with Gala guests during the cocktail reception. 

After the Gala dinner begins, attendees will enjoy extended networking and fellowship with peers and pro-life organizations exhibiting in the reception space. 

Enjoy an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration with light hors d’oeuvres and an open bar (21+). 

Interested in exhibiting your organization at this event?

We invite media outlets to cover the 2026 National March for Life, taking place on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C. 

To register for press credentials and access exclusive opportunities, including front-of-stage risers and interviews, please contact prudence@peschstrategy.com.

Stay tuned for updates on logistics and speaker announcements as the event approaches.

REGISTER NOW

Together, we
CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE

By giving to the March for Life, you’re not just handing money to another pro-life organization. You’re becoming a vital member of the largest pro-life movement in the world. In addition to the March itself, your gift helps further the March for Life Education and Defense Fund’s efforts to provide year-round pro-life education and legislative work.

We are thankful for any support you are able to give. But we ask you to please prayerfully consider making a monthly, tax-deductible gift of just $10, $25, or $50.