Is Jerónimos Monastery open every day?

Jerónimos Monastery is open every day except Monday.

When is Jerónimos Monastery closed?

The Jerónimos Monastery remains closed on Monday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 1st May, and 25th December.

How long should I spend at Jerónimos Monastery?

You can spend 2 - 3 hours at Jerónimos Monastery to explore.

What is the best time to visit Jerónimos Monastery?

The best time to visit Jerónimos Monastery is from October to March when the weather is pleasant.

Is Jerónimos Monastery open on public holidays?

Yes, except for 1st January, Easter Sunday, 1st May, and 25th December, Jerónimos Monastery remains open on public holidays.

Should I visit Jerónimos Monastery on a public holiday?

Visiting Jerónimos Monastery on a public holiday is not recommended. Due to being a famous tourist attraction, Jerónimos Monastery attracts huge visitors on public holidays.

What are the Jerónimos Monastery opening hours for public holidays?

The Jerónimos Monastery hours are the same as the usual days for public holidays.

Jerónimos Monastery Hours | Timetable & Best Time To Visit

Monastery of Jerónimos

Jan 1 TO Apr 30 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Apr 30)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Wednesday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Thursday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Friday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Saturday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Sunday (Today)	09:30–17:30	17:00

May 1 TO Sep 30 Timings Days (May 1 TO Sep 30)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Wednesday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Thursday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Friday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Saturday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Sunday	09:30–17:30	17:00

Oct 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Oct 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Wednesday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Thursday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Friday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Saturday	09:30–17:30	17:00
Sunday	09:30–17:30	17:00

Jeronimos monastery runs every Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30am to 5.30pm.
The last entry is at 5pm, 30 minutes before closing time.
The monastery remains closed on Mondays, January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, June 13th, and December 25th of every year.

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Jerónimos Monastery hours

Cloister timings

General timings: Open every Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Last admission: The attraction starts to close at 5pm, 30 minutes before closing time.

Closed on: This Belem monastery remains closed on all Mondays, January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, June 13th and December 25th.

Duration of visit: The Jerónimos Monastery is known for its Refectory Hall, the Chapter House, the Tomb of Vasco da Gama, and the Confessionals. See the full list of what's inside here. It will take around 2 to 3 hours to fully explore the monastery.

Church timings

General timings: 10:30am-5pm from Tuesday to Saturday and 2pm-5pm on Sundays and religious holidays.

Last admission: Ticket office closes at 4:30pm.

Closed on: Just like the monastery, the church remains closed on all Mondays, January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st, June 13th and December 25th.

Duration of visit: If you're keen to admire the intricate architecture or attend a service, allow a bit more time, but it typically takes about 20-30 minutes.

Best time to visit Jerónimos Monastery

Weekday vs Weekend

Depending on the Jerónimos monastery hours of visit and crowd, we would recommend avoiding visiting on weekends and public holidays. The monastery remains quite crowded on weekends due to its popularity.

If you are planning a visit to Jerónimos Monastery, we would suggest that weekdays are the best time. However, the morning hours would be the best time for Jerónimos Monastery when the monastery opens and you’ll see lesser crowds. The best day to visit Jerónimos Monastery would be Wednesday and Thursday.

Peak season vs Low season

The low season to visit Jerónimos Monastery is May to August. This time of the year expects the least crowd at Jerónimos Monastery and tourism remains at low volume. The hotel prices and other costs remain cheaper than in peak season.

The best months to visit Jerónimos Monastery and the peak season are from October to March. Plan your visit to Jerónimos Monastery hours during these months to enjoy the visit at its best. The weather remains charming during these months with visitors coming from all around the world.