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Opening days in Manila: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 19 top attractions in Manila with known opening hours, 9 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Monday in Manila
9 closed · 10 open
Only 10 of 19 top sights are open on Monday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.
Closed on Monday
- Manila Cathedral
- National Museum of the Philippines (National Museum Complex)
- Binondo Church (Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz)
- Visit Bahay Tsinoy Museum
- Cultural Center of the Philippines
- La Mesa Eco Park
- Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
- San Sebastian Basilica
- Visit Salcedo Saturday MarketAlso closed: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
Open on Monday
- Intramuros (Historic Walled City)9:00–19:30
- Fort Santiago8:00–23:00Open late
- San Agustin Church and Museum8:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
- Rizal Park (Luneta)5:00–22:00Open late
- Manila Ocean Park10:00–18:00
- Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene)8:00–11:45, 13:00–16:45
- Divisoria Market (shopping district)5:25–23:00Open late
- Manila American Cemetery and Memorial9:00–16:45
- Ayala Triangle Gardens6:00–0:00Open late
- Mall of Asia10:00–22:00Open 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intramuros (Historic Walled City) | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–19:30 | 9–20:30 | 9–20:30 |
| Fort Santiago | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 | 8–23 |
| San Agustin Church and Museum | 8–1213–17 | 8–1213–17 | 8–1213–17 | 8–1213–17 | 8–1213–17 | 8–1213–17 | 8–1213–17 |
| Manila Cathedral | ✕ | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–11:30 |
| Rizal Park (Luneta) | 5–22 | 5–22 | 5–22 | 5–22 | 5–22 | 5–22 | 5–22 |
| National Museum of the Philippines (National Museum Complex) | ✕ | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Manila Ocean Park | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Binondo Church (Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz) | ✕ | 8–1213:30–17:30 | 8–1213:30–17:30 | 8–1213:30–17:30 | 8–1213:30–17:30 | 8–1213:30–17:30 | 8–1213:30–17:30 |
| Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene) | 8–11:4513–16:45 | 8–11:4513–16:45 | 8–11:4513–16:45 | 8–11:4513–16:45 | 7–18:45 | 8–11:4513–16:45 | 7–18:45 |
| Divisoria Market (shopping district) | 5:25–23 | 5:25–23 | 5:25–23 | 5:25–23 | 5:25–23 | 5:25–23 | 5:25–23 |
| Visit Bahay Tsinoy Museum | ✕ | 10–16:30 | 10–16:30 | 10–16:30 | 10–16:30 | 10–16:30 | 10–16:30 |
| Cultural Center of the Philippines | ✕ | 8–22 | 8–22 | 8–22 | 8–22 | 8–22 | 8–22 |
| La Mesa Eco Park | ✕ | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 | 7–16 |
| Manila American Cemetery and Memorial | 9–16:45 | 9–16:45 | 9–16:45 | 9–16:45 | 9–16:45 | 9–16:45 | 9–16:45 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art and Design | ✕ | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–14 |
| San Sebastian Basilica | ✕ | 9–1214–18 | 9–1214–18 | 9–1214–18 | 9–1214–18 | 9–1214–18 | 9–12 |
| Visit Salcedo Saturday Market | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 7–14 | ✕ |
| Ayala Triangle Gardens | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–23:59 | 6–0 | 6–0 | 6–0 |
| Mall of Asia | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 | 10–22 |
Open late in Manila
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Intramuros (Historic Walled City)Open late until 20:30 on Sat and Sun
- Fort SantiagoOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Rizal Park (Luneta)Open late until 22:00 on every day
- Divisoria Market (shopping district)Open late until 23:00 on every day
- Cultural Center of the PhilippinesOpen late until 22:00 on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
- Ayala Triangle GardensOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Mall of AsiaOpen late until 22:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Manila closed on Monday?
Some are. 9 of the 19 top sights in Manila with known hours close on Monday: Manila Cathedral, National Museum of the Philippines (National Museum Complex), Binondo Church (Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz), Visit Bahay Tsinoy Museum, Cultural Center of the Philippines, La Mesa Eco Park, Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, San Sebastian Basilica and 1 more. The other 10 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Manila?
On Sunday, 18 of the 19 top sights in Manila are open: Intramuros (Historic Walled City), Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Museum, Manila Cathedral, Rizal Park (Luneta), National Museum of the Philippines (National Museum Complex), Manila Ocean Park, Binondo Church (Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz) and 10 more.
Which attractions in Manila are open every day?
10 top sights in Manila are open all seven days: Intramuros (Historic Walled City), Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Museum, Rizal Park (Luneta), Manila Ocean Park, Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene), Divisoria Market (shopping district), Manila American Cemetery and Memorial and 2 more.
Which sights in Manila are open late?
Intramuros (Historic Walled City), Fort Santiago, Rizal Park (Luneta), Divisoria Market (shopping district), Cultural Center of the Philippines, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Mall of Asia stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-03-14). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Manila).
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