Delhi Monuments Closed on Monday (2026): Open vs Shut List
Which Delhi monuments, museums and markets close on Monday, including Lotus Temple, Akshardham and the National Museum, and what stays open every day.
Monday closes the National Museum, Lotus Temple, Akshardham and many other museums. Red Fort is open on Mondays too: ASI ended its weekly closure in February 2026. Also 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 | Open 7 days (Monday closure ended Feb 2026) | 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 | From 10:00 (last entry around 18:30) |
| 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 |
| Jantar Mantar | Open 7 days | Sunrise–sunset (check on protest days) |
How to Plan Around Monday
- If Day 1 is Monday: Humayun's Tomb + Qutub Minar + India Gate + Jama Masjid + Lodhi Garden or Sunder Nursery.
- If Day 2 is Monday: Red Fort is open, so keep it in the plan.
- If 3 days include Monday: do the 2-day South Delhi loop on Monday and Red Fort any day — see the 3-day itinerary.
A Monday-only day still fits five major sights — it is 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? Yes. ASI ended the Monday closure in February 2026 (Economic Times). See the 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.