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Opening days in Erbil: what's closed on Friday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 7 top attractions in Erbil with known opening hours, 1 close on Friday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Saturday in Erbil
1 closed · 6 open
Closed on Saturday
- Syriac Heritage MuseumAlso closed: Fri
Open on Saturday
- Erbil Citadel9:00–18:30
- Sami Abdulrahman Park6:00–23:59Open late
- Erbil Civilization Museum10:00–23:00Open late
- Jalil Khayat Mosque0:00–19:10
- Minaret Park6:00–23:59Open late
- Shanidar Park10:00–23:59Open late
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil Citadel | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 | 9–18:30 |
| Sami Abdulrahman Park | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–23:59 | 6–0 |
| Erbil Civilization Museum | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 15–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 |
| Jalil Khayat Mosque | 0–19:10 | 0–19:10 | 0–19:10 | 0–19:10 | 0–19:10 | 0–19:10 | 0–19:10 |
| Minaret Park | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–23:59 | 6–0 |
| Shanidar Park | 10–0 | 10–0 | 10–0 | 10–0 | 10–17:30 | 10–23:59 | 10–0 |
| Syriac Heritage Museum | 9–20 | 9–20 | 9–20 | 9–20 | ✕ | ✕ | 9–20 |
Open late in Erbil
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Sami Abdulrahman ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Erbil Civilization MuseumOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Minaret ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Shanidar ParkOpen late until 24:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Erbil closed on Friday?
Some are. 1 of the 7 top sights in Erbil with known hours close on Friday: Syriac Heritage Museum. The other 6 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Erbil?
On Sunday, 7 of the 7 top sights in Erbil are open: Erbil Citadel, Sami Abdulrahman Park, Erbil Civilization Museum, Jalil Khayat Mosque, Minaret Park, Shanidar Park, Syriac Heritage Museum.
Which attractions in Erbil are open every day?
6 top sights in Erbil are open all seven days: Erbil Citadel, Sami Abdulrahman Park, Erbil Civilization Museum, Jalil Khayat Mosque, Minaret Park, Shanidar Park.
Which sights in Erbil are open late?
Sami Abdulrahman Park, Erbil Civilization Museum, Minaret Park, Shanidar Park stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-13). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Baghdad).
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