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Opening days in Bukhara: what's closed on Wednesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Bukhara with known opening hours, 1 close on Wednesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Sunday in Bukhara
1 closed · 5 open
Closed on Sunday
- Magok-i-Attari MosqueAlso closed: Wed
Open on Sunday
- Ark of Bukhara9:00–22:00Open late
- Samanid Mausoleum8:00–18:00
- Bolo Haouz Mosque4:30–21:30Open late
- Chor Minor8:00–20:00
- Ulugbek Madrasah9:00–18:00
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark of Bukhara | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 |
| Samanid Mausoleum | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 |
| Bolo Haouz Mosque | 10–21:30 | 4:30–21:30 | 4:30–21:30 | 4:30–21:30 | 4:30–21:30 | 4:30–21:30 | 4:30–21:30 |
| Chor Minor | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 | 8–20 |
| Magok-i-Attari Mosque | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ |
| Ulugbek Madrasah | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
Open late in Bukhara
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Ark of BukharaOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Bolo Haouz MosqueOpen late until 21:30 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Bukhara closed on Wednesday?
Some are. 1 of the 6 top sights in Bukhara with known hours close on Wednesday: Magok-i-Attari Mosque. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Bukhara?
On Sunday, 5 of the 6 top sights in Bukhara are open: Ark of Bukhara, Samanid Mausoleum, Bolo Haouz Mosque, Chor Minor, Ulugbek Madrasah.
Which attractions in Bukhara are open every day?
5 top sights in Bukhara are open all seven days: Ark of Bukhara, Samanid Mausoleum, Bolo Haouz Mosque, Chor Minor, Ulugbek Madrasah.
Which sights in Bukhara are open late?
Ark of Bukhara, Bolo Haouz Mosque stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-06-27). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Samarkand).
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