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Opening days in Istanbul: 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 Istanbul with known opening hours, 5 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Thursday in Istanbul
0 closed · 19 open
Closed on Thursday
Nothing closes on Thursday — all 19 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Thursday
- Hagia SophiaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Topkapi Palace9:00–17:00
- Basilica Cistern9:00–18:30, 19:30–22:00Open late
- Grand Bazaar8:30–19:00
- Galata Tower8:30–22:00Open late
- Dolmabahçe Palace9:00–17:00
- Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)8:00–19:30
- Süleymaniye Mosque8:30–16:45
- Bebek Park and Bosphorus WalkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Çukurcuma Antique Shops9:00–22:00Open late
- Fish restaurant along the Bosphorus0:00–1:00, 9:00–1:00Open late
- Gülhane ParkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Pera Museum10:00–19:00
- Rahmi M. Koç Museum9:30–17:00
- Underground Jazz Bar20:30–0:00Open late
- Visit Istanbul Modern Art Museum10:00–18:00
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts9:00–17:00
- Kadıköy Market0:00–2:00, 6:00–2:00Open late
- Sakıp Sabancı Museum10:00–18:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagia Sophia | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Topkapi Palace | 9–17 | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Basilica Cistern | 9–18:3019:30–22 | 9–18:3019:30–22 | 9–18:3019:30–22 | 9–18:3019:30–22 | 9–18:3019:30–22 | 9–18:3019:30–22 | 9–18:3019:30–22 |
| Grand Bazaar | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | ✕ |
| Galata Tower | 8:30–22 | 8:30–22 | 8:30–22 | 8:30–22 | 8:30–22 | 8:30–22 | 8:30–22 |
| Dolmabahçe Palace | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) | 8–19:30 | 8–19:30 | 8–19:30 | 8–19:30 | 8–19:30 | 8–19:30 | 8–19:30 |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | 8:30–16:45 | 8:30–16:45 | 8:30–16:45 | 8:30–16:45 | 8:30–1:30 | 8:30–16:45 | 8:30–16:45 |
| Bebek Park and Bosphorus Walk | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Çukurcuma Antique Shops | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–21 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–20 |
| Fish restaurant along the Bosphorus | 9–1 | 9–1 | 9–23:59 | 0–19–1 | 9–1 | 9–1 | 9–1 |
| Gülhane Park | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Pera Museum | ✕ | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–22 | 10–19 | 12–18 |
| Rahmi M. Koç Museum | ✕ | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
| Underground Jazz Bar | 20:30–0 | 20:30–0 | 20:30–23:59 | 20:30–0 | 20:30–0 | 20:30–0 | ✕ |
| Visit Istanbul Modern Art Museum | ✕ | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–20 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
| Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Kadıköy Market | 6–2 | 6–2 | 6–23:59 | 0–26–2 | 6–0 | 24h | 0–06–2 |
| Sakıp Sabancı Museum | ✕ | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
Open late in Istanbul
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Hagia SophiaOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Basilica CisternOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Galata TowerOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Süleymaniye MosqueOpen late until 24:00 on Fri
- Bebek Park and Bosphorus WalkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Çukurcuma Antique ShopsOpen late until 22:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
- Fish restaurant along the BosphorusOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Gülhane ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Pera MuseumOpen late until 22:00 on Fri
- Underground Jazz BarOpen late until 24:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
- Kadıköy MarketOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Istanbul closed on Monday?
Some are. 5 of the 19 top sights in Istanbul with known hours close on Monday: Dolmabahçe Palace, Pera Museum, Rahmi M. Koç Museum, Visit Istanbul Modern Art Museum, Sakıp Sabancı Museum. The other 14 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Istanbul?
On Sunday, 17 of the 19 top sights in Istanbul are open: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Süleymaniye Mosque, Bebek Park and Bosphorus Walk and 9 more.
Which attractions in Istanbul are open every day?
11 top sights in Istanbul are open all seven days: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Süleymaniye Mosque, Bebek Park and Bosphorus Walk, Çukurcuma Antique Shops, Fish restaurant along the Bosphorus and 3 more.
Which sights in Istanbul are open late?
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Süleymaniye Mosque, Bebek Park and Bosphorus Walk, Çukurcuma Antique Shops, Fish restaurant along the Bosphorus, Gülhane Park and 3 more stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-03-12). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Istanbul).
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