Sagrada Familia's Opening Hours | Best Time To Visit, Mass Timings & More
As one of the most popular attractions in Spain, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is the world’s biggest unfinished Roman Catholic Church and a masterpiece of the genius Antoni Gaudi. It is now expected to be completed in 2026, making it the tallest basilica in the world. A visit to this architectural wonder is a definite must when you are in Barcelona. Read more to find out the opening hours of Sagrada Familia.
Sagrada Familia Opening Hours

- November - February: Monday to Saturday - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday - 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
- March - October: Monday to Saturday - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Sunday - 10:30 am to 7:00 pm
- April - September: Monday to Saturday - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; Sunday - 10:30 am to 8:00 pm.
9:00 am to 2:00 pm - 25 and 26 December, 1 and 6 January
Best Time to Visit Sagrada Familia

Mondays are the best day of the week to visit Sagrada Familia. Many other attractions in Barcelona are closed on Mondays and tourists assume that Sagrada Familia is closed too. It is recommended to avoid visiting during the weekends and on public holidays.
Plan Your Visit to Sagrada Familia
9:00 am to 11:00 am - April to September is the peak tourist season at Sagrada Familia. The best time to visit and avoid crowds is at 9:00 am in the morning when Sagrada Familia opens. It is also the best time to go up Sagrada Familia’s towers since the crowd is relatively lesser between 9:00 am and 11:00 am in the morning than the rest of the day.
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Evenings are the best time to see Sagrada Familia’s interiors. The sunset makes it the perfect time to click great pictures of the interiors. Lights shine through the glasses during the golden hour making the basilica look like paradise.

April to September is the prime tourist season with pleasant weather. However, it can get very crowded this time of the year. So you can also plan your visit during the off-season since Sagrada Familia is open throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sagrada Familia Opening Hours
A. Sagrada Familia's opening hours are 9:00 am to 8:00 pm from Mondays through Saturdays and from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm on Sundays (April to September).
A. Masses are held in Sagrada Familia every week, on Sunday at 9:00 am. International masses are conducted in various languages. It is free for everyone, however, the seating capacity is limited. There are Extraordinary masses conducted too. You can check the calendar of masses for the date and time.
A. Mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am are relatively free then the rest of the day. Monday is the best day of the week to visit Sagrada Familia. You can also visit during the sunset (5:00 pm to 6:00 pm) for beautiful pictures of the interiors.
A. Sagrada Familia gets very crowded in the afternoon and waiting lines can get very long. Hence, it is recommended to book your Sagrada Familia tickets in advance to have a convenient experience.
A. Sagrada Familia is open every day of the year.
A. Sagrada Familia is relatively free from 9:00 am to 11:00 am every morning including Sundays.
A. It takes approximately 2 hours to completely explore Sagrada Familia.
A. Carrer de la Marina, 253. Visitors have to directly go to the Nativity Facade of the basilica.
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