Opening days in Kochi: what's closed on Saturday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 7 top attractions in Kochi with known opening hours, 2 close on Saturday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Saturday in Kochi
2 closed · 5 open
Closed on Saturday
Open on Saturday
- Mattancherry Palace10:00–17:00
- Chinese Fishing NetsOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- St. Francis Church9:00–13:00
- Hill Palace Museum9:00–12:00, 14:00–16:30
- Kerala Folklore Museum9:00–18:00
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattancherry Palace | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Jewish Synagogue | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–14 | ✕ | 10–18 |
| Chinese Fishing Nets | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| St. Francis Church | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–13 | ✕ |
| Hill Palace Museum | ✕ | 9–1214–16:30 | 9–1214–16:30 | 9–1214–16:30 | 9–1214–16:30 | 9–1214–16:30 | 9–1214–16:30 |
| Kerala Folklore Museum | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Paradesi Synagogue | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–14 | ✕ | 10–18 |
Open late in Kochi
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Chinese Fishing NetsOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Kochi closed on Saturday?
Some are. 2 of the 7 top sights in Kochi with known hours close on Saturday: Jewish Synagogue, Paradesi Synagogue. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Kochi?
On Sunday, 6 of the 7 top sights in Kochi are open: Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Hill Palace Museum, Kerala Folklore Museum, Paradesi Synagogue.
Which attractions in Kochi are open every day?
2 top sights in Kochi are open all seven days: Chinese Fishing Nets, Kerala Folklore Museum.
Which sights in Kochi are open late?
Chinese Fishing Nets stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-04-18). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Kolkata).
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