Today
Open 09:30–18:00
Last Admission
16:30
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is open from 9:30am to 6pm in the summer and 9:30am to 4:30pm in the winter.
May 25 TO Sep 7 Timings Days (May 25 TO Sep 7) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday (Today) | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
Sep 8 TO Oct 31 Timings Days (Sep 8 TO Oct 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
Nov 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Nov 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
| Friday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
| Saturday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
| Sunday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
| Friday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
| Saturday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
| Sunday | 09:30–16:30 | 15:15 |
Apr 3 TO May 23 Timings Days (Apr 3 TO May 23) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30–18:00 | 16:30 |
You can breeze through or take your time—seeing Holyrood Palace can work for you, either way. Here’s how to make the most of your visit based on how long you’ve got.
Not quite. It’s closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays—except during June, July, August, and September, when it’s open seven days a week.
It’ll be closed on 15–24 May and again from 26 June–4 July. Check the official site for any last-minute updates before you go.
Yes, Holyrood Palace is open on public holidays. However, the opening hours may be different on some public holidays.
It depends. If you are looking for a less crowded experience, then it is recommended to visit on a weekday. However, if you want to see the palace on a special occasion, such as the King's Birthday, then you may want to visit on a public holiday.
Not typically. The Palace usually closes by early evening. Keep an eye out, though—special late events sometimes pop up during the festival or holidays.
January and February are the calmest months, with fewer crowds and quicker access. Plus, that moody Edinburgh weather adds a serious atmosphere.
Rain won’t stop play, but in extreme conditions, the gardens or Abbey may be closed. The Palace interiors stay open unless otherwise announced.
No, tickets are single-entry only. Once you exit, you can’t pop back in, so make sure you’ve seen everything before heading out.
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