Opening days in Algiers: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 5 top attractions in Algiers with known opening hours, 2 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

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Sunday in Algiers

2 closed · 3 open

Only 3 of 5 top sights are open on Sunday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.

Closed on Sunday

Open on Sunday

Notre-Dame d'Afrique11:00–12:30, 15:00–17:30
Ketchaoua MosqueOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Grand Post Office (Grande Poste d'Alger)8:00–18:00

Closed-day plan B

Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.

Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Notre-Dame d'Afrique	11–12:3015–17:30	11–12:3015–17:30	11–12:3015–17:30	11–12:3015–17:30	10:30–12:30	11–12:3015–17:30	11–12:3015–17:30
Bardo National Museum	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	14–17	9–17	✕
Ketchaoua Mosque	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h
National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	10–17	10–17	✕
Grand Post Office (Grande Poste d'Alger)	8–18	8–18	8–18	8–16	✕	8–18	8–18

Open late in Algiers

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

Ketchaoua MosqueOpen late until 24:00 on every day

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Algiers closed on Sunday?

Some are. 2 of the 5 top sights in Algiers with known hours close on Sunday: Bardo National Museum, National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers. The other 3 are open.

What is open on Sunday in Algiers?

On Sunday, 3 of the 5 top sights in Algiers are open: Notre-Dame d'Afrique, Ketchaoua Mosque, Grand Post Office (Grande Poste d'Alger).

Which attractions in Algiers are open every day?

2 top sights in Algiers are open all seven days: Notre-Dame d'Afrique, Ketchaoua Mosque.

Which sights in Algiers are open late?

Ketchaoua Mosque stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-10-01). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Africa/Algiers).

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