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Opening days in Damascus: 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 Damascus with known opening hours, 3 close on Friday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Friday in Damascus
3 closed · 6 open
Closed on Friday
Open on Friday
- Old City of Damascus (Ancient City)Open 24 hoursOpen late
- Al-Hamidiyah Souq7:15–21:00Open late
- Azm Palace (Beit al-Azem)9:00–17:00
- National Museum of Damascus9:00–17:00
- Citadel of Damascus (Qal'at Dimashq)Open 24 hoursOpen late
- Sayyidah Zainab Mosque3:30–21:00Open 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old City of Damascus (Ancient City) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Al-Hamidiyah Souq | 7:15–21 | 7:15–21 | 7:15–21 | 7:15–21 | 7:15–21 | 7:15–21 | 7:15–21 |
| Azm Palace (Beit al-Azem) | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| National Museum of Damascus | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Citadel of Damascus (Qal'at Dimashq) | 8–0 | 8–0 | 8–0 | 8–0 | 24h | 0–08–23:59 | 8–0 |
| Straight Street (Via Recta) | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | ✕ | 9–19 | 9–19 |
| Sayyidah Zainab Mosque | 3:30–21 | 3:30–21 | 3:30–21 | 3:30–21 | 3:30–21 | 3:30–21 | 3:30–21 |
| Maktab Anbar | 8–15 | 8–15 | 8–15 | 8–15 | ✕ | 8–15 | 8–15 |
| Souq al-Buzuriyah | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | 9–19 | ✕ | 9–19 | 9–19 |
Open late in Damascus
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Old City of Damascus (Ancient City)Open late until 24:00 on every day
- Al-Hamidiyah SouqOpen late until 21:00 on every day
- Citadel of Damascus (Qal'at Dimashq)Open late until 24:00 on every day
- Sayyidah Zainab MosqueOpen late until 21:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Damascus closed on Friday?
Some are. 3 of the 9 top sights in Damascus with known hours close on Friday: Straight Street (Via Recta), Maktab Anbar, Souq al-Buzuriyah. The other 6 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Damascus?
On Sunday, 9 of the 9 top sights in Damascus are open: Old City of Damascus (Ancient City), Al-Hamidiyah Souq, Azm Palace (Beit al-Azem), National Museum of Damascus, Citadel of Damascus (Qal'at Dimashq), Straight Street (Via Recta), Sayyidah Zainab Mosque, Maktab Anbar and 1 more.
Which attractions in Damascus are open every day?
6 top sights in Damascus are open all seven days: Old City of Damascus (Ancient City), Al-Hamidiyah Souq, Azm Palace (Beit al-Azem), National Museum of Damascus, Citadel of Damascus (Qal'at Dimashq), Sayyidah Zainab Mosque.
Which sights in Damascus are open late?
Old City of Damascus (Ancient City), Al-Hamidiyah Souq, Citadel of Damascus (Qal'at Dimashq), Sayyidah Zainab Mosque stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-05). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Damascus).
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