During the holiday season, Pompeii Archaeological Park will remain open regularly on Dec. 24 and 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last admission at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased either on-site at the Park’s ticket office or online at ticketone. To avoid the long lines that may be created at the ticket office, it is recommended to purchase tickets directly online in advance.
On December 25, however, the archaeological excavations of Pompeii and all sites belonging to the Greater Pompeii project ( villas of Stabia, villa of Poppea in Oplontis, Villa Regina in Boscoreale) will be closed.
They will open regularly on December 26, while on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026 Pompeii and the other sites will remain open with reduced hours. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A unique and special opportunity to enjoy the ruins of Pompeii even during the Christmas season.
Herculaneum excavations opening Christmas and New Year 2025
As usual, however, Herculaneum’s archaeological excavations will be closed to the public on December 25. They will open extraordinarily on January 1, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last admission at 3:30 p.m. at regular rates. Open regularly on December 31.
Tickets can be made directly at the ticket office or online at www.coopculture.it
