when are the monks coming to dc

They are scheduled to be in Washington, DC on February 10–11, 2026 for the Walk for Peace events.

Quick Scoop: when are the monks coming to DC?

Key dates and times

• Main DC days: February 10 and 11, 2026.

• Arrival into DC: They’re expected to walk into the city from the Chain Bridge area around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026.

• Peace events:
  • Feb 10: Public events and interfaith gatherings during the day in DC (including Washington National Cathedral and university events).

* Feb 11: Walk to the Peace Monument and Capitol Hill, then on toward the Lincoln Memorial for a concluding peace gathering and ceremony in the afternoon.

Where they’ll be

• American University area: Monks and nuns gathering and lunch stop around late morning on Feb 10 (closed to public on-site, but people can greet them along the road nearby).

• Washington National Cathedral: Listed as a confirmed stop on Feb 10, 2026.

• Capitol Hill & Lincoln Memorial: Peace walk and gathering on Feb 11, including a ceremony at/near the Lincoln Memorial in the afternoon.

If you want to catch them

• Best bet is to plan for the morning of Feb 10 along their entry route into DC or near American University, and/or
• Midday–afternoon Feb 11 around Capitol Hill and the Lincoln Memorial for the larger peace gathering and closing events.

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