Delhi Monuments & Museums Closed Days: 2026 Guide
See which Delhi monuments and museums are open or closed each day, including Monday closures, in one simple 2026 planning guide.
Monday closes almost everything tourists plan on: Red Fort, National Museum, Lotus Temple, Akshardham, many ASI museums. Still open on Mondays: Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Bangla Sahib, Lodhi Garden and Sunder Nursery.
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Weekly Calendar#
| Place | Closed | Open Hours (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Fort | Monday | 09:30–16:30 (gates open 9:30 AM per Lonely Planet's 2026 Red Fort guide) |
| Humayun's Tomb | Open 7 days | Sunrise–sunset |
| Qutub Minar | Open 7 days | Sunrise–sunset |
| India Gate / Kartavya Path | Open 7 days | Always open |
| Jama Masjid | Open 7 days (prayer pauses) | Dawn–dusk — see etiquette |
| Lotus Temple | Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Akshardham | Monday | 10:00–18:00 (entry till 17:00) |
| Gurudwara Bangla Sahib | Open 7 days 24h | Always — see Bangla |
| National Museum | Monday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Crafts Museum | Monday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Rail Museum | Monday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Lodhi Garden / Sunder Nursery | Open 7 days | 06:00–19:00 |
| Agrasen ki Baoli | Open 7 days | Dawn–dusk |
How to Plan Around Monday#
If Day 1 is Monday: Humayun's Tomb + Qutub Minar + India Gate + Jama Masjid + Lodhi/Sunder
If Day 2 is Monday: same, swap Red Fort to Tuesday — don't sacrifice Tuesday Red Fort for Monday shopping
If 3 days include Monday: do [2-day South loop](/blog/delhi-2-day-itinerary-first-time-visitor) Monday, Red Fort Tuesday — see [3-day](/blog/delhi-3-day-itinerary-first-time-visitor)
A Monday-only day still fits five major sights — it is Red Fort, the big museums, Lotus Temple and Akshardham you reschedule, not the whole day.
“Arriving Delhi Sunday, only Monday free. Which from this list are open on Monday for our one-day plan?”
FAQ#
Is Red Fort open Mondays? No — closed Monday — swap per Red Fort guide.
Is Akshardham open Mondays? No.
Are gardens open Mondays? Yes — Lodhi/Sunder always.
Which museums are open on Monday in Delhi? Almost none of the big ones — National Museum, Crafts Museum and Rail Museum all take Monday off, and most Delhi Tourism-listed museums close Mondays too. Spend Monday on Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and the gardens instead.
Can I visit Jama Masjid on Friday? Yes but midday Friday prayer 12–2 PM is busy — go early.