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Opening days in Yazd: 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 Yazd with known opening hours, 1 close on Friday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Friday in Yazd
1 closed · 8 open
Closed on Friday
Open on Friday
- Amir Chakhmaq ComplexOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Dowlatabad Garden8:00–23:00Open late
- Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd8:00–21:00Open late
- Towers of Silence8:00–12:30, 15:30–17:00
- Yazd Water Museum9:00–18:00
- Alexander's Prison8:00–20:00
- Lariha House8:00–20:00
- Khan Bathhouse and Bazaar7:00–18:00
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameh Mosque of Yazd | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | ✕ | 8:15–20 | 8–21 |
| Amir Chakhmaq Complex | 24h | 24h | 0–23:59 | 24h | 24h | 0–07–0 | 24h |
| Dowlatabad Garden | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 |
| Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 | 8–21 |
| Towers of Silence | 8–12:3015:30–17 | 8–12:3015:30–17 | 8–12:3015:30–17 | 8–12:3015:30–17 | 8–12:3015:30–17 | 8–12:3015:30–17 | 8–12:3015:30–17 |
| Yazd Water Museum | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Alexander's Prison | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 |
| Lariha House | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 |
| Khan Bathhouse and Bazaar | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 | 7–18 |
Open late in Yazd
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Jameh Mosque of YazdOpen late until 21:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun
- Amir Chakhmaq ComplexOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Dowlatabad GardenOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Zoroastrian Fire Temple of YazdOpen late until 21:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Yazd closed on Friday?
Some are. 1 of the 9 top sights in Yazd with known hours close on Friday: Jameh Mosque of Yazd. The other 8 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Yazd?
On Sunday, 9 of the 9 top sights in Yazd are open: Jameh Mosque of Yazd, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Dowlatabad Garden, Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd, Towers of Silence, Yazd Water Museum, Alexander's Prison, Lariha House and 1 more.
Which attractions in Yazd are open every day?
8 top sights in Yazd are open all seven days: Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Dowlatabad Garden, Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd, Towers of Silence, Yazd Water Museum, Alexander's Prison, Lariha House, Khan Bathhouse and Bazaar.
Which sights in Yazd are open late?
Jameh Mosque of Yazd, Amir Chakhmaq Complex, Dowlatabad Garden, Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd 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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