Sagrada Família: how far ahead tickets go on sale, holiday hours and the official site (2026-27)
According to the official Sagrada Família website, checked on 31 October 2026, tickets can currently be bought roughly two months before the visit, so there is no exact release day to calculate; there is no closing day on the official timetable, and the Basilica opens 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on 25 and 26 December and 1 and 6 January.
Official tickets: sagradafamilia.org. Dates calculated on 31 October 2026.
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Next six months: ticket releases, free days and closures
| Date | What | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Special hours – Open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Opening hours |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Special hours – Open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Opening hours |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | Special hours – Open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Opening hours |
| Wednesday 6 January 2027 | Special hours – Open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Opening hours |
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How tickets go on sale: the official rule
About two months ahead
Tickets can currently be purchased roughly two months before the visit.
Source: Sagrada Família: FAQs (Basílica de la Sagrada Família), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
“Roughly two months” is not an exact rule, so we do not calculate a date.
Free days, closing days and opening hours
Free days
The official pages we read list no free entry days for everyone.
Closing days: No closing day on the official list for the next six months
November through February: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Source: Sagrada Família: Opening hours and getting here (Basílica de la Sagrada Família), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Next six months: none.
Special opening hours
Special opening hours On 25 and 26 December, 1 and 6 January, opening hours will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Source: Sagrada Família: Opening hours and getting here (Basílica de la Sagrada Família), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Opening hours: November to February: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sundays 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
November through February: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Source: Sagrada Família: Opening hours and getting here (Basílica de la Sagrada Família), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Official tickets
Official tickets for the Basílica de la Sagrada Família are sold at sagradafamilia.org; resellers may charge more.
You can buy tickets through our official app or by clicking here.
Source: Sagrada Família: FAQs (Basílica de la Sagrada Família), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
Tickets can only be purchased online.
Source: Sagrada Família: Opening hours and getting here (Basílica de la Sagrada Família), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
You can buy tickets using the direct purchase QR codes around the Basilica. Availability will be based on occupancy at the time.
Source: Sagrada Família: FAQs (Basílica de la Sagrada Família), checked on 31 October 2026. Quoted word for word.
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Questions
How far in advance do you need to book Sagrada Família tickets?
The official FAQ says: “Tickets can currently be purchased roughly two months before the visit.” It does not give an exact day, so check the official ticket page about two months before your visit.
Can you buy Sagrada Família tickets on the day?
Only if there is space left. The official FAQ says: “You can buy tickets using the direct purchase QR codes around the Basilica. Availability will be based on occupancy at the time.”
Is the Sagrada Família open on Christmas Day?
Yes, with special hours on Friday 25 December 2026 (open 9:00 am to 2:00 pm). The official page says: “Special opening hours On 25 and 26 December, 1 and 6 January, opening hours will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.”
Is the Sagrada Família open on Sundays?
Yes. The official timetable says: “November through February: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.” “The opening times and days may occasionally be modified by the management due to special events taking place inside the Basilica.”
What is the official site for Sagrada Família tickets?
The Basilica's own website, sagradafamilia.org, and its official app: “You can buy tickets through our official app or by clicking here.” “Tickets can only be purchased online.” Other websites may resell tickets or sell tours at a higher price.
Where does this answer come from?
From the official Sagrada Família website, read on 31 October 2026 and quoted word for word on this page. The dates are calculated by us from the official rule, from today to six months ahead; museums can change their rules, so check the official page before you book.
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