Opening days in Pyongyang: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Pyongyang with known opening hours, 3 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

Pick a day

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Sunday in Pyongyang

3 closed · 3 open

Only 3 of 6 top sights are open on Sunday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.

Closed on Sunday

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
Mangyongdae Native HouseAlso closed: Sat
Chollima StatueAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Fri and Sat

Open on Sunday

Kim Il Sung Square5:00–20:00
Mansudae Grand Monument0:00–0:00
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum3:30–10:00

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
Kim Il Sung Square	5–20	5–20	5–20	5–20	5–20	5–20	5–20
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	6–17	✕
Mansudae Grand Monument	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	24h	0–0
Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum	3:30–10	3:30–10	3:30–10	3:30–10	3:30–10	3:30–10	3:30–10
Mangyongdae Native House	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	9–17	✕	✕
Chollima Statue	✕	✕	24h	0–0	✕	✕	✕

Open late in Pyongyang

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

Mansudae Grand MonumentOpen late until 24:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Chollima StatueOpen late until 24:00 on Wed

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Pyongyang closed on Sunday?

Some are. 3 of the 6 top sights in Pyongyang with known hours close on Sunday: Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Mangyongdae Native House, Chollima Statue. The other 3 are open.

What is open on Sunday in Pyongyang?

On Sunday, 3 of the 6 top sights in Pyongyang are open: Kim Il Sung Square, Mansudae Grand Monument, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum.

Which attractions in Pyongyang are open every day?

3 top sights in Pyongyang are open all seven days: Kim Il Sung Square, Mansudae Grand Monument, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum.

Which sights in Pyongyang are open late?

Mansudae Grand Monument, Chollima Statue stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-10-01). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Pyongyang).

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