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Opening days in Shiraz: what's closed on Friday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Shiraz with known opening hours, 3 close on Friday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Sunday in Shiraz
0 closed · 9 open
Closed on Sunday
Nothing closes on Sunday — all 9 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Sunday
- Persepolis9:00–16:30
- Hafez Tomb8:00–21:00Open late
- Saadi Tomb7:00–23:53Open late
- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque8:00–17:00
- Eram Garden8:00–18:30
- Vakil Bazaar7:15–22:15Open late
- Vakil Bathhouse9:00–19:00
- Arg of Karim Khan8:00–19:00
- Quran GateOpen 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persepolis | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 9–16:30 |
| Hafez Tomb | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 |
| Saadi Tomb | 7–23:53 | 7–23:53 | 7–23:53 | 7–23:53 | 7–23:53 | 7–23:53 | 7–23:53 |
| Nasir al-Mulk Mosque | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 |
| Eram Garden | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 | 8–18:30 |
| Vakil Bazaar | 7:15–22:15 | 7:15–22:15 | 7:15–22:15 | 7:15–22:15 | ✕ | 7:15–22:15 | 7:15–22:15 |
| Vakil Bathhouse | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | ✕ | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Arg of Karim Khan | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | ✕ | 8–19 | 8–19 |
| Quran Gate | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Shiraz
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Hafez TombOpen late until 21:00 on every day
- Saadi TombOpen late until 23:53 on every day
- Vakil BazaarOpen late until 22:15 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun
- Quran GateOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Shiraz closed on Friday?
Some are. 3 of the 9 top sights in Shiraz with known hours close on Friday: Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Bathhouse, Arg of Karim Khan. The other 6 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Shiraz?
On Sunday, 9 of the 9 top sights in Shiraz are open: Persepolis, Hafez Tomb, Saadi Tomb, Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Eram Garden, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Bathhouse, Arg of Karim Khan and 1 more.
Which attractions in Shiraz are open every day?
6 top sights in Shiraz are open all seven days: Persepolis, Hafez Tomb, Saadi Tomb, Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Eram Garden, Quran Gate.
Which sights in Shiraz are open late?
Hafez Tomb, Saadi Tomb, Vakil Bazaar, Quran Gate stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-23). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tehran).
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