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Opening days in Addis Ababa: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 7 top attractions in Addis Ababa with known opening hours, 2 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Friday in Addis Ababa
0 closed · 7 open
Closed on Friday
Nothing closes on Friday — all 7 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Friday
- Holy Trinity Cathedral8:30–17:00
- National Museum of Ethiopia9:00–17:00
- Merkato9:00–18:00
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum8:30–18:30
- Addis Ababa University Institute of Ethiopian Studies8:00–17:00
- Ethnological Museum8:30–17:30
- Lion of Judah MonumentOpen 24 hoursOpen 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Cathedral | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 |
| National Museum of Ethiopia | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Merkato | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | 8:30–18:30 | ✕ |
| Addis Ababa University Institute of Ethiopian Studies | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ethnological Museum | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 |
| Lion of Judah Monument | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Addis Ababa
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Lion of Judah MonumentOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Addis Ababa closed on Sunday?
Some are. 2 of the 7 top sights in Addis Ababa with known hours close on Sunday: Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum, Addis Ababa University Institute of Ethiopian Studies. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Addis Ababa?
On Sunday, 5 of the 7 top sights in Addis Ababa are open: Holy Trinity Cathedral, National Museum of Ethiopia, Merkato, Ethnological Museum, Lion of Judah Monument.
Which attractions in Addis Ababa are open every day?
4 top sights in Addis Ababa are open all seven days: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Merkato, Ethnological Museum, Lion of Judah Monument.
Which sights in Addis Ababa are open late?
Lion of Judah Monument stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-06-02). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Africa/Addis_Ababa).
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