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Opening days in Jerusalem: what's closed on lauantai and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Jerusalem with known opening hours, 2 close on lauantai. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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sunnuntai in Jerusalem
1 closed · 5 open
Closed on sunnuntai
Open on sunnuntai
- Western WallOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Yad Vashem9:00–16:00
- City of David12:00–17:00
- Tower of David12:00–17:00
- Mahane Yehuda Market8:00–19:00
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Selaa ILMAISIA kävelykierroksiaOpening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| ma | ti | ke | to | pe | la | su | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wall | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Yad Vashem | 9–19 | 9–14 | 9–16 | 9–19 | 9–13 | ✕ | 9–16 |
| Israel Museum | 10–16 | 16–20 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–14 | 10–16 | ✕ |
| City of David | 9–17 | 9–20 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–15 | 9–15 | 12–17 |
| Tower of David | 9–17 | 9–20 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–15 | 9–15 | 12–17 |
| Mahane Yehuda Market | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–19 | 8–15 | ✕ | 8–19 |
Open late in Jerusalem
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Western WallOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Jerusalem closed on lauantai?
Some are. 2 of the 6 top sights in Jerusalem with known hours close on lauantai: Yad Vashem, Mahane Yehuda Market. The other 4 are open.
What is open on sunnuntai in Jerusalem?
On sunnuntai, 5 of the 6 top sights in Jerusalem are open: Western Wall, Yad Vashem, City of David, Tower of David, Mahane Yehuda Market.
Which attractions in Jerusalem are open every day?
3 top sights in Jerusalem are open all seven days: Western Wall, City of David, Tower of David.
Which sights in Jerusalem are open late?
Western Wall stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-07-24). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Jerusalem).
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