The Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, designed by the brilliant architect Antoni Gaudí, received almost 4.9 million visitors in 2025, a record. It is the most visited monument in Barcelona and, in fact, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Europe. Therefore, it is advisable to plan your visit, understand the opening hours, and purchase tickets in advance to avoid lines.
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Table of contents
- Sagrada Familia opening hours in 2026
- Which day of the week the basilica is closed
- Holidays when the Sagrada Familia is closed
- Special hours, which days
- Mass schedule at the Sagrada Familia
- Best time to visit the Sagrada Familia
- Gaudí House Museum: temporarily closed
Sagrada Familia Opening Hours 2026
The official schedule of the Sagrada Familia for 2026 is as follows:
From November to February:
- Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sundays: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
March and October:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sundays: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
From April to September:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sundays: 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
On Saturdays the Basilica always closes at 6:00 PM. It is important to note that last admission is allowed 45 minutes before closing time. In addition, the telephone service hours always start at 9:00 AM and continue until the basilica closes.
Tickets are only sold online and capacity per time slot is limited, so some times sell out. Make sure to book your online ticket as soon as possible.
Which days of the week is the Sagrada Familia closed?
The Sagrada Familia is open every day of the week.
Exceptionally, the Sagrada Familia might be closed or have restricted hours due to holidays or other specific events.
Days the Sagrada Familia is closed for holidays
The Basilica has no fixed closing days, but the management may change the opening hours or close exceptionally for celebrations or special events inside. Check the official calendar before you go.
Special schedule days at the Sagrada Familia
As you have seen, the basilica is open every day of the year. However, it is important to know that the Sagrada Familia’s opening hours may be reduced or extended due to other national or international holidays and events.
These are the days when the Sagrada Familia has special hours:
- December 25 (Christmas): from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- December 26 (St. Stephen’s Day): from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- January 1 (New Year’s Day): from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- January 6 (Epiphany): from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Mass schedule at the Sagrada Familia
International masses (in several languages) are held on Sundays and holy days of obligation at 9:00 AM and on Saturdays at 8:00 PM. No invitation is required: admission is free until capacity is reached. Appropriate behavior and attire are required.
Several times a year, for various reasons, extraordinary masses are held, for which an invitation is required. Here you will find detailed information about all masses and religious ceremonies at the Sagrada Familia.
When is the best time to visit the Sagrada Familia?
Being the most visited monument in Barcelona, it is easy to deduce that the Sagrada Familia is usually very crowded at any time and on any day of the year. Nevertheless, we will give you a few tips to help you avoid crowds as much as possible and choose the best time to visit the Sagrada Familia.
As a general rule, it is recommended to enter the Sagrada Familia early in the morning (9:00 AM; on Sundays, 10:30 AM) or late in the afternoon. Keep in mind that the closing time varies according to the season, as you have already seen, and that the last admission is 45 minutes before closing. In general, it is better to avoid weekends and days with free admission or special events.
As for the best months to visit the Sagrada Familia; January, November, and February (more or less in that order) are the times with the lowest tourist influx in Barcelona. And, of course, the worst time if you’re looking to avoid crowds is from May to September, with very high peaks of visitors in July and August.
Gaudí House Museum: temporarily closed
The Gaudí House Museum, in Park Güell, was the architect’s home from 1906 to 1925. It is owned by the Sagrada Familia Construction Board and has been managed by BSM since 2024. It is currently temporarily closed.