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Opening days in Jerusalem: what's closed on szombat 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 szombat. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

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vasárnap in Jerusalem

1 closed · 5 open

Closed on vasárnap

Open on vasárnap

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Free walking tours run every day of the week, museums or not — the easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.

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Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

HKSzeCsPSzoV
Western Wall24h24h24h24h24h24h24h
Yad Vashem9–199–149–169–199–13✕9–16
Israel Museum10–1616–2010–1610–1610–1410–16✕
City of David9–179–209–179–179–159–1512–17
Tower of David9–179–209–179–179–159–1512–17
Mahane Yehuda Market8–198–198–198–198–15✕8–19

Open late in Jerusalem

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Jerusalem closed on szombat?
Some are. 2 of the 6 top sights in Jerusalem with known hours close on szombat: Yad Vashem, Mahane Yehuda Market. The other 4 are open.
What is open on vasárnap in Jerusalem?
On vasárnap, 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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