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Uffizi Gallery (Gallerie degli Uffizi): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Uffizi Gallery is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo).
- Also free: under-18s of any nationality; (with priority) for visitors with a certified disability and one companion.
- Otherwise: full price, bought on the day of the visit — €25.
Calendar
Free days at Uffizi Gallery
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 08:15–18:30
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 days · 08:15–18:30
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 08:15–18:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 08:15–18:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 08:15–18:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 08:15–18:30
15 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Under-18s of any nationality get in free every day - bring a passport or ID card.
- On free first Sundays tickets cannot be booked; everyone queues and Firenze Card priority is suspended.
- Buying on the day is €4 cheaper than booking ahead, and entering after 4pm costs €16.
- The cloakroom is free; large bags and umbrellas must be left there.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) · 08:15–18:30 | everyone | Free ticket issued at the entrance; once inside you cannot exit and come back. No advance booking and no priority lanes (passes and Firenze Card included), except for disabled visitors, their companion and pregnant women. Expect long queues. The Vasari Corridor is a separate booked visit and is not part of free-day admission. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November (national holidays) · 08:15–18:30 | everyone | Confirmed for 25 April and 2 June 2026 (spring notice) and for 4 November 2025 (Armed Forces Day notice); the 4 November 2026 notice was not yet published on 23 Oct 2026. Same no-booking rules as free Sundays. The Vasari Corridor is a separate booked visit and is not part of free-day admission. | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s of any nationality | under-18s | Show passport or ID when collecting the €0 ticket. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forFree (with priority) for visitors with a certified disability and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Disability must be certified by a public authority (medical certificates from doctors or hospitals are not accepted). European Disability Card holders also enter free. | No |
Official prices
Uffizi Gallery ticket prices
| Full price, bought on the day of the visit — €29 if bought before the visit date (advance booking surcharge). 'Afternoon' ticket €16 for entry from 4pm (€20 in advance), in force since 1 Jan 2026. Reduced €2 for EU citizens aged 18-24 - not free. Tickets are nominative (ID checked). Groups of 11+ pay a €70 extra fee. | €25 |
| Uffizi + Vasari Corridor single ticket (on the day; €47 in advance) — Walk the reopened Medici passageway over the Ponte Vecchio; booking mandatory. | €43 |
| Afternoon ticket (entry from 4pm, on the day) — €9 cheaper than the day ticket if you can visit late. | €16 |
| PassePartout 5 Days (Uffizi, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens) — €58 with the Vasari Corridor. | €40 |
| Audioguide | €6 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full price, bought on the day of the visit). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:15–18:30 |
| Wed | 08:15–18:30 |
| Thu | 08:15–18:30 |
| Fri | 08:15–18:30 |
| Sat | 08:15–18:30 |
| Sun | 08:15–18:30 |
Tuesday-Sunday 8:15am-6:30pm; ticket office closes 5:30pm. Closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. Vasari Corridor has its own timed visits (extra Friday evening openings 7-11pm until 20 Nov 2026).
Piazzale degli Uffizi 6, 50122 Florence, Italy
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FAQ
Uffizi Gallery: common questions
Is Uffizi Gallery free?
Uffizi Gallery is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) and on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November (national holidays). Also free: under-18s of any nationality; (with priority) for visitors with a certified disability and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €25.
When is Uffizi Gallery free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo). The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Uffizi Gallery?
Under-18s — show passport or ID when collecting the €0 ticket. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — disability must be certified by a public authority (medical certificates from doctors or hospitals are not accepted). European Disability Card holders also enter free..
How much is a ticket to Uffizi Gallery?
Full price, bought on the day of the visit costs €25 on the official site.
What day is Uffizi Gallery closed?
Uffizi Gallery is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 8:15am-6:30pm; ticket office closes 5:30pm. Closed Mondays, 1 January and 25 December. Vasari Corridor has its own timed visits (extra Friday evening openings 7-11pm until 20 Nov 2026).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- uffizi.it/en/events/free-entry-sunday · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- uffizi.it/en/notices/all-the-special-spring-opening-times-at-the-uffizi-galleries · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- uffizi.it/en/pages/free-and-reduced-tickets · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- uffizi.it/en/the-uffizi
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