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Opening days in Cairo: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Good news for planners: none of the 9 top attractions in Cairo with known opening hours closes for a whole weekday. Pick a day to see the opening hours.
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Friday in Cairo
0 closed · 9 open
Closed on Friday
Nothing closes on Friday — all 9 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Friday
- Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu)7:00–17:00
- Great Sphinx of Giza7:00–16:00
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)9:00–18:00
- Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)9:00–11:00, 13:30–19:00
- Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser)8:00–16:30
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar9:30–0:00Open late
- Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church)9:00–16:00
- Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan9:00–17:00
- Cairo Tower9:00–1:00Open late
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu) | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 |
| Great Sphinx of Giza | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 |
| Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–21 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–21 | 9–18 |
| Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–1113:30–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser) | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 |
| Khan el-Khalili Bazaar | 9:30–0 | 9:30–0 | 9:30–23:59 | 9:30–0 | 9:30–0 | 9:30–0 | 9:30–0 |
| Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church) | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 |
| Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Cairo Tower | 9–1 | 9–1 | 9–23:59 | 0–19–1 | 9–1 | 9–1 | 9–1 |
Open late in Cairo
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)Open late until 21:00 on Wed and Sat
- Khan el-Khalili BazaarOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Cairo TowerOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Cairo closed on Monday?
No. All 9 top sights in Cairo with known hours are open on Monday.
What is open on Sunday in Cairo?
On Sunday, 9 of the 9 top sights in Cairo are open: Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu), Great Sphinx of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egyptian Museum (Tahrir), Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser), Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church), Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan and 1 more.
Which attractions in Cairo are open every day?
9 top sights in Cairo are open all seven days: Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu), Great Sphinx of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egyptian Museum (Tahrir), Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser), Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church), Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan and 1 more.
Which sights in Cairo are open late?
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo Tower stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-19). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Africa/Cairo).
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