Museum · Paris
Louvre Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
Louvre is next free on Friday, 6 November 2026 (in 2 weeks).
- Free for everyone on the first Friday evening of the month (not July/August).
- Always free for under-18s, EU/EEA residents under 26, visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) and EU/EEA jobseekers and income-support recipients.
- Otherwise: adult ticket, EEA visitor rate — €22.
Calendar
Next free days at Louvre
- FRI6NOVFriday, 6 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 18:00–21:00
- FRI4DECFriday, 4 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 18:00–21:00
- FRI5FEBFriday, 5 February 2027 · in 4 months · 18:00–21:00
- FRI5MARFriday, 5 March 2027 · in 4 months · 18:00–21:00
- FRI2APRFriday, 2 April 2027 · in 5 months · 18:00–21:00
- FRI7MAYFriday, 7 May 2027 · in 7 months · 18:00–21:00
9 free days for everyone in 2026. Closures and public holidays are already taken out.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Book a timed slot online even if you qualify for free entry; it is recommended and was mandatory for everyone from 17 Oct to 1 Nov 2026.
- Wednesday and Friday evenings (to 9pm) are the late openings; the first-Friday free evening runs 6pm-9pm with last entry at 8pm.
- Any exit is final, so plan everything you want to see before leaving.
- Only buy tickets on ticket.louvre.fr; the museum warns about mirror sites and street sellers.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree for everyone on the first Friday evening of the month (not July/August) · 18:00–21:00 | everyone | Applies after 6pm; Friday closing is 9pm with last entry at 8pm. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 14 July (Bastille Day) · from 09:00 | everyone | Closing time depends on the weekday (6pm, or 9pm on Wednesday/Friday); if 14 July falls on a Tuesday the museum is closed. | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s of any nationality | under-18s | Proof of age/ID required. | No |
| Free forFree for under-26s who are EEA citizens or long-term EEA residents | EU/EEA residents under 26 | EEA citizens with photo ID, or EEA residents with photo ID plus a residence permit of more than 90 days. | No |
| Free forFree for disabled visitors and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Proof of disability required; exempt from the compulsory-reservation period. | No |
| Free forFree for EEA job seekers and EEA residents on income support | EU/EEA jobseekers and income-support recipients | Proof of entitlement required (income-support proof must be under 6 months old). | No |
Paid options
Louvre tickets compared
Prices checked Oct 2026.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult ticket, eea visitor rate). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 09:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–18:00 |
Open 9am-6pm on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; late opening to 9pm on Wednesday and Friday; closed Tuesday. Last entry one hour before closing; rooms start clearing 30 minutes before closing.
Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
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FAQ
Louvre: common questions
Is Louvre free?
Louvre is free for everyone on the first Friday evening of the month (not July/August) and on 14 July (Bastille Day). It is also free for under-18s, EU/EEA residents under 26, visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) and EU/EEA jobseekers and income-support recipients. Otherwise the official ticket costs €22.
When is Louvre free?
Free for everyone on the first Friday evening of the month (not July/August) and Free for everyone on 14 July (Bastille Day). The next free date is Friday, 6 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Louvre?
Under-18s — proof of age/ID required.. EU/EEA residents under 26 — eEA citizens with photo ID, or EEA residents with photo ID plus a residence permit of more than 90 days.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — proof of disability required; exempt from the compulsory-reservation period.. EU/EEA jobseekers and income-support recipients — proof of entitlement required (income-support proof must be under 6 months old)..
How much is a ticket to Louvre?
Adult ticket, EEA visitor rate costs €22 on the official site.
What day is Louvre closed?
Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. Open 9am-6pm on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; late opening to 9pm on Wednesday and Friday; closed Tuesday. Last entry one hour before closing; rooms start clearing 30 minutes before closing.
Sources
Where this comes from
- louvre.fr/en/visit/hours-admission · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.