Opening Hours of the Basilica
Summer period (1 April - 30 September): 7.00 - 19.10
Winter period (1 October - 31 March): 7.00 - 19.10
Winter period (1 October - 31 March): 7.00 - 19.10
Services Hours in the Basilica
| Hours | Celebration |
|---|---|
| 7.00 a.m. | Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph |
| 7.30 a.m. | Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph |
| 8.30 a.m. | Holy Mass in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament (followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 6.45 p.m.) |
| 9.00 a.m. | Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph |
| 10.00 a.m. | Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph |
| 11.00 a.m. | Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra |
| 12.00 noon | Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra |
| 5.00 p.m. | Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra |
| 6.00 p.m. | Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra |
| 9.00 p.m. | Every saturday Eucharistic Adoration Altar of the Confessio |
| Hours | Celebration |
|---|---|
| 7.00 a.m. | Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph |
| 8.00 a.m. | Holy Mass Altar of St. Joseph |
| 9.00 a.m. | Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra |
| 10.30 a.m. | Holy Mass Chapter Altar of the Cathedra |
| 12.30 p.m. | Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra |
| 4.00 p.m. | Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra |
| 5.00 p.m. | Vespers Chapter Altar of the Cathedra |
| 6.00 p.m. | Holy Mass Altar of the Cathedra |
Hours for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
| Day | Hour |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
| Tuesday | 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
| Wednesday | 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
| Thursday | 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
| Friday | 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
| Saturday | 7.00 am - 12.30 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
| Sunday | 7.00 am - 13.00 pm / 3.30pm - 6.30pm |
Continuous Adoration
in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament
From Monday to Saturday, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place at the end of the 8.30 a.m. Mass. Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament continues uninterrupted until 6.45, when Eucharistic Benediction takes place
Opening Hours of the Dome
| Opens at | Closes at |
|---|---|
| 7.30 | 18.00 (in case of large numbers of people, closure may be around 30 minutes earlier depending on the queue) |
| Opens at | Closes at |
|---|---|
| 7.30 | 17.00 (in case of large numbers of people, closure may be around 30 minutes earlier depending on the queue) |
Guided Tour Hours
Visits, with a guide provided by the Fabbrica di San Pietro or with your own guide, can be done:
- Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last registration at 5 p.m.);
- Sundays and Vatican holidays, from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. (last registration at 3 p.m.).
Hours Historical Archive of the Fabbrica di San Pietro
The Historical Archive of the Fabbrica di San Pietro is open from 15 September to 15 July.
The study room is accessible from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The study room is accessible from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.