Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Taj Mahal opens for free during Shah Jahan's 371st Urs
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, will be open for free to the public from January 15 to 17.
This is a special time called the Urs, which is the death anniversary of Shah Jahan, the emperor who built the Taj Mahal.
During these three days, people can also see the graves of Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, which are usually not open.
Normally, the Taj Mahal charges an entry fee, but during these days, it's free.
On January 15 and 16, you can enter from 2 pm until sunset, and on January 17, you can enter from sunrise to sunset.
The Taj Mahal is usually closed on Fridays, but it will be open during these special days.
This happens only once a year, so it's a great chance for people to visit this famous monument for free.
Free public entry to the Taj Mahal from January 15 to 17 for the 371st Urs of Shah Jahan.
Visitors can view the graves of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, located in the monument's basement.
Free entry allowed from 2 pm to sunset on January 15 and 16, and from sunrise to sunset on January 17.
The graves are opened to the public only once a year during the Urs.
The Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday as part of its weekly closure.
- Who
- Public visitors
- What
- Free entry to Taj Mahal and access to graves of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
- When
- January 15 to 17
- Where
- Taj Mahal, Agra
- Why
- Observance of the 371st Urs (death anniversary) of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
- Event
- 371st Urs of Shah Jahan
- Dates
- January 15 to 17
- Free Entry Timings
- Jan 15-16: 2 pm to sunset, Jan 17: sunrise to sunset
- Graves Access
- Graves of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
- Annual Occurrence
- Once a year during Urs
- Regular Closure
- Every Friday
- Authorizing Body
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Authorizing Official
- Superintending Archaeologist, Agra Circle, Smita S Kumar
Sources
Taj Mahal to allow free public entry for three days during Shah Jahan’s 371st death anniversary
Free entry at Taj Mahal, graves of Shah Jahan, Mumtaz open for public from Jan 15 to 17
Free entry at Taj Mahal, graves of Shah Jahan, Mumtaz open for public from Jan 15 to 17