Plan Your Sagrada Familia Visit
Sagrada Familia Opening Hours
Hours by season
The hours change three times a year: November to February, March and October, and April to September. Within each period, Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday can differ.
Here are the times as the basilica lists them in 2026. Times are written in 24-hour format.
| Period | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| November to February | 9:00 to 18:00 (Monday to Saturday) | 9:00 to 18:00 | 10:30 to 18:00 |
| March and October | 9:00 to 19:00 | 9:00 to 18:00 | 10:30 to 19:00 |
| April to September | 9:00 to 20:00 | 9:00 to 18:00 | 10:30 to 20:00 |
What are the Sagrada Familia opening hours on Saturday?
On Saturdays the basilica is open from 9:00 to 18:00 in every month of the year. Unlike weekdays, the closing time doesn't stretch to 19:00 or 20:00 in spring and summer.
That makes Saturday the shortest day from March to October, and it's also the busiest for many visitors. If you're hoping for a cheaper way in, the answer is on the page about free entry: the official prices don't list a free Saturday for the general public.
What are the Sagrada Familia opening hours today?
Check the period you're in, then the day of the week, and read the time off the table above. From November through February that means 9:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:30 to 18:00 on Sunday.
The basilica can change days and times for special events inside, so on the morning itself I'd glance at the official site or app before you leave. Is it open on Mondays? Yes, Monday is a normal opening day in every period. And in August the April to September hours apply, so weekdays run to 20:00.
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Sunday opening hours start at 10:30 instead of 9:00 all year. Closing is 18:00 from November to February, 19:00 in March and October, and 20:00 from April to September.
So yes, the basilica is open on Sundays. You just lose the first hour and a half of the day.
Four days are shorter. On 25 and 26 December and on 1 and 6 January, the basilica is open from 9:00 to 14:00 only, according to the official schedule. If your trip lands on one of those dates, book a morning slot.
What are the Sagrada Familia opening hours on Sunday?
On Sundays the basilica is open from 10:30 until 18:00, 19:00 or 20:00, depending on the period in the table. Before 10:30 it's not open for regular visits.
The 9:00 you may see on a Sunday belongs to worship. The Archdiocese of Barcelona holds an international mass at 9:00 every Sunday and on holy days of obligation, with free attendance and limited capacity, according to the worship page. It's not a sightseeing slot.
Last entry
The sources I use don't publish a separate last-entry time, so I can't give you a number without making it up. What they do say is that your ticket is only valid for the time you chose.
In practice, treat the closing time as a ceiling and book earlier. A visit that starts at the very end of the day leaves you little time inside.
What time does Sagrada Família close?
It closes at 18:00 from November to February, 19:00 in March and October, and 20:00 from April to September on weekdays. Saturdays close at 18:00 all year, and Sundays follow the same closing time as weekdays in each period.
The phone line for visitors keeps the same hours as the building. For how early to arrive before your slot, the page on time slots and late arrival covers it, and the short version is that late arrivals aren't let in.
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Regular opening hours can change when something special is held inside. The basilica says the times and days may occasionally be modified by management because of such events.
It's also a working church. Masses are held on Sundays and holy days at 9:00 and every Saturday at 8:00 pm, and extraordinary masses happen through the year, some by invitation only. The calendar of masses is on the official activities page.
Why would the Sagrada Família be closed?
It can be closed or shortened for a special event, and on the four short days in December and January. Otherwise the days in the table are normal opening days.
A related point: from 2 February 2026, 9:00 to 10:00 is a designated quiet hour. Visits go ahead as normal, but you must use earphones for audioguides and mobile devices and keep your voice down, as the official FAQs explain.
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The official site doesn't publish separate opening hours for the towers. You pick a tower visit as part of your ticket and enter during your time slot, so the practical limit is the basilica's closing time.
You can choose a tower on the Nativity façade, with views of the eastern side of Barcelona, or one on the Passion façade, with views of the city centre. Visitors take the lift up and walk down, per the towers ticket page.
- Children under 6 can't go up; those aged 6 to 16 must be with an adult.
- Bags and rucksacks go in the lockers before you climb.
- The towers aren't accessible for people with reduced mobility.
- If the towers are closed, the ticket price isn't refunded.
Are the Sagrada Familia towers open or closed?
They're normally part of the visit, but they can be closed and the terms say no refund follows. That's the main risk with a tower ticket, so choose it when the weather looks fair.
At the time of writing the official basilica ticket with towers is 36 euros per person, against 26 euros without. The ticket price page lists every rate, and how long a visit takes tells you how much time to leave for the climb.
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Book a time slot in advance, because tickets are only valid for the time you choose. Tickets are sold roughly two months ahead, according to the official FAQs.
Which slot? For most people I'd pick the first hour or two after opening, which the page on the best time of day explains in detail. If you're deciding which month to come, see the best time to visit. The whole Plan Your Sagrada Familia Visit hub fits these pieces together.
Can you just walk in? Not reliably. Direct-purchase QR codes around the basilica depend on occupancy, and the page on buying at the door covers the risk. If you'd rather use the official site, that page explains how it compares.
Which guided options let you pick a time?
All of the options below get you inside the basilica, and each asks you to check availability for starting times. Prices are GetYourGuide's "from" prices in USD.
Sagrada Familia Entry Ticket with Audio Guide is from $38 and is the simplest. Add a guide with Sagrada Familia Entry Ticket and Guided Tour, from $64, which doesn't include the towers. If you want the climb, Sagrada Familia Priority Entry with Optional Towers Access is from $67 and lets you add them. The Sagrada Familia Tour with Express Entry and Local Guide is from $77 and also excludes the towers.
For a longer day, Sagrada Familia with Towers and Park Güell Tour is from $148 and includes the tower lift going up. Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead applies to these, but check each listing. If you can't decide, is it worth it may help.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Sagrada Familia opening hours in September?
In September, April to September hours apply. The basilica is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 20:00, on Saturdays from 9:00 to 18:00 and on Sundays from 10:30 to 20:00. Those are the times on the official schedule at the time of writing.
Is Sagrada Familia open on Sundays?
Yes. Sunday hours start at 10:30 and end at 18:00, 19:00 or 20:00 depending on the period. A free international mass is held at 9:00 on Sundays, and capacity for it is limited.
Is Sagrada Familia open on Mondays?
Yes, Monday is a normal opening day all year. It follows the Monday to Friday hours in the table, from 9:00 to 18:00, 19:00 or 20:00.
Can I enter if I arrive late for my time slot?
No. Tickets are only valid for the time chosen, and the official FAQs say late arrivals can't enter. Plan to be there before your slot starts.
Which days does the Sagrada Familia close early?
On 25 and 26 December and on 1 and 6 January it is open from 9:00 to 14:00 only. Special events inside can also change the hours on other days.
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