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Opening days in Dhaka: what's closed on Friday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 13 top attractions in Dhaka with known opening hours, 4 close on Friday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Thursday in Dhaka
2 closed · 11 open
Closed on Thursday
- Ahsan ManzilAlso closed: Sat
- Bangladesh National MuseumAlso closed: Fri
Open on Thursday
- Lalbagh Fort10:00–13:00, 13:30–17:00
- Baitul Mukarram National Mosque10:00–20:00
- Armenian Church of Dhaka9:00–17:00
- Curzon Hall8:00–17:00
- National Martyrs' Monument (Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho)6:00–18:00
- Dhakeshwari Temple7:01–14:00, 16:01–21:00Open late
- Ramna Park6:00–11:00, 14:00–22:00Open late
- Jatiyo Sangsad BhabanOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Jatiya Sangsad BhabanOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Dhaka University Campus9:00–16:00
- Suhrawardy Udyan5:00–22:30Open late
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalbagh Fort | 14–17 | 10–1313:30–17 | 10–1313:30–17 | 10–1313:30–17 | 10–12:3015–17 | 10–1313:30–17 | ✕ |
| Ahsan Manzil | 10:30–16 | 10:30–16 | 10:30–18 | ✕ | 15–18:30 | ✕ | 10:30–16 |
| Bangladesh National Museum | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | ✕ | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Baitul Mukarram National Mosque | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | ✕ | 10–20 | 10–20 |
| Armenian Church of Dhaka | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Curzon Hall | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | ✕ | ✕ | 8–17 |
| National Martyrs' Monument (Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho) | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 |
| Dhakeshwari Temple | 7:01–1416:01–21 | 7:01–1416:01–21 | 7:01–1416:01–21 | 7:01–1416:01–21 | 7:01–1416:01–21 | 7:01–1416:01–21 | 7:01–1416:01–21 |
| Ramna Park | 6–1114–22 | 6–1114–22 | 6–1114–22 | 6–1114–22 | 6–1114–22 | 6–1114–22 | 6–1114–22 |
| Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Dhaka University Campus | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | ✕ | ✕ | 9–16 |
| Suhrawardy Udyan | 5–22:30 | 5–22:30 | 5–22:30 | 5–22:30 | 5–22:30 | 5–22:30 | 5–22:30 |
Open late in Dhaka
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Dhakeshwari TempleOpen late until 21:00 on every day
- Ramna ParkOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Jatiyo Sangsad BhabanOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Jatiya Sangsad BhabanOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Suhrawardy UdyanOpen late until 22:30 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Dhaka closed on Friday?
Some are. 4 of the 13 top sights in Dhaka with known hours close on Friday: Bangladesh National Museum, Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Curzon Hall, Dhaka University Campus. The other 9 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Dhaka?
On Sunday, 12 of the 13 top sights in Dhaka are open: Ahsan Manzil, Bangladesh National Museum, Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Armenian Church of Dhaka, Curzon Hall, National Martyrs' Monument (Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho), Dhakeshwari Temple, Ramna Park and 4 more.
Which attractions in Dhaka are open every day?
7 top sights in Dhaka are open all seven days: Armenian Church of Dhaka, National Martyrs' Monument (Jatiyo Sriti Shoudho), Dhakeshwari Temple, Ramna Park, Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Suhrawardy Udyan.
Which sights in Dhaka are open late?
Dhakeshwari Temple, Ramna Park, Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban, Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Suhrawardy Udyan stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-15). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Dhaka).
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