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Opening days in Mogadishu: what's closed on Friday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu
1 closed · 5 open
Closed on Friday
Open on Friday
- Lido BeachOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Tomb of the Unknown SoldierOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Mosque of Islamic SolidarityOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Garesa PalaceOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Liido Seafood Restaurant9:00–0:00Open 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lido Beach | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Bakaara Market | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | 7–21 | ✕ | 7–21 | 7–21 |
| Mosque of Islamic Solidarity | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Garesa Palace | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Liido Seafood Restaurant | 9–0 | 9–23:59 | 9–0 | 9–0 | 9–0 | 9–0 | 9–0 |
Open late in Mogadishu
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Lido BeachOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Tomb of the Unknown SoldierOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Bakaara MarketOpen late until 21:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun
- Mosque of Islamic SolidarityOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Garesa PalaceOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Liido Seafood RestaurantOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Mogadishu closed on Friday?
Some are. 1 of the 6 top sights in Mogadishu with known hours close on Friday: Bakaara Market. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Mogadishu?
On Sunday, 6 of the 6 top sights in Mogadishu are open: Lido Beach, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Bakaara Market, Mosque of Islamic Solidarity, Garesa Palace, Liido Seafood Restaurant.
Which attractions in Mogadishu are open every day?
5 top sights in Mogadishu are open all seven days: Lido Beach, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Mosque of Islamic Solidarity, Garesa Palace, Liido Seafood Restaurant.
Which sights in Mogadishu are open late?
Lido Beach, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Bakaara Market, Mosque of Islamic Solidarity, Garesa Palace, Liido Seafood Restaurant stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-01). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Africa/Mogadishu).
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