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Taj Mahal Night View (Moonlight) – Tickets, Dates & Timings 2026

How to see the Taj Mahal by moonlight — the next expected viewing nights, ticket prices, slot timings, where to buy tickets and the rules you must know.

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Quick answer

The Taj Mahal is open at night on five nights a month — the full-moon night and two nights before and after — except Fridays and the month of Ramzan. Visitors enter in eight 30-minute slots of up to 50 people between 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Tickets cost ₹750 for foreigners, ₹510 for Indians and ₹500 for children (3–15), and are sold only at the ASI office, 22 The Mall, Agra, one day in advance (10 AM – 6 PM). The next expected full moon is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

Nights
5 per month full moon ±2 nights
Timings
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM 8 slots × 30 min
Foreigner
₹750 ≈ US$8
Indian / child
₹510 / ₹500
Capacity
50 per slot ≈ 400 a night
Not on
Fridays & Ramzan

Seeing the Taj Mahal under a full moon is one of the most special experiences in India — the white marble glows softly against the night sky. But night viewing is tightly controlled: only a few hundred people can go each night, from a viewing platform, and tickets can only be bought in person in Agra the day before.

Taj Mahal night viewing ticket price

Night-viewing tickets are separate from day tickets and are sold only by the ASI.

VisitorNight ticket
Foreign tourists₹750 ≈ US$8
Indian citizens₹510
Children (above 3 and up to 15 years)₹500
  • Where to buy: the ASI booking counter at 22 The Mall, Agra — one day before your viewing night, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Night tickets are not sold online.
  • Documents: foreigners need a photocopy of their passport; Indian visitors need photocopies of an ID and address proof.
  • Cancellation: at the same counter on the viewing day until noon, with a 25% cancellation charge.
Planning to stay in Agra for the night?

Night viewing means staying overnight in Agra. Our overnight Agra tour and Golden Triangle tours can be timed around full-moon dates — ask us for a free quote.

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Night viewing slot timings

You choose a 30-minute slot when you buy your ticket.

SlotTimeReport at Shilpgram by
Slot 18:30 – 9:00 PM8:00 PM
Slot 29:00 – 9:30 PM8:30 PM
Slot 39:30 – 10:00 PM9:00 PM
Slot 410:00 – 10:30 PM9:30 PM
Slot 510:30 – 11:00 PM10:00 PM
Slot 611:00 – 11:30 PM10:30 PM
Slot 711:30 PM – 12:00 AM11:00 PM
Slot 812:00 – 12:30 AM11:30 PM
  • Report at the Shilpgram complex 30 minutes before your slot for the security check; entry is through the East Gate.
  • Viewing is from the red sandstone platform near the main gate — you do not walk up to the marble mausoleum at night.

Next Taj Mahal night viewing dates

Expected nights, calculated from the full-moon calendar (Fridays and Ramzan removed). The ASI announces the official dates — please confirm before you plan.

November 2026

Full moon: Tuesday, 24 November 2026

  • Sun 22 NovExpected
  • Mon 23 NovExpected
  • Tue 24 NovFull moon
  • Wed 25 NovExpected
  • Thu 26 NovExpected

December 2026

Full moon: Thursday, 24 December 2026

  • Tue 22 DecExpected
  • Wed 23 DecExpected
  • Thu 24 DecFull moon
  • Fri 25 DecFriday — Taj closed
  • Sat 26 DecExpected

January 2027

Full moon: Friday, 22 January 2027

  • Wed 20 JanExpected
  • Thu 21 JanExpected
  • Fri 22 JanFriday — Taj closed
  • Sat 23 JanExpected
  • Sun 24 JanExpected

February 2027

Full moon: Sunday, 21 February 2027

  • Fri 19 FebFriday — Taj closed
  • Sat 20 FebRamzan — no night viewing
  • Sun 21 FebRamzan — no night viewing
  • Mon 22 FebRamzan — no night viewing
  • Tue 23 FebRamzan — no night viewing
  • The ASI decides the exact list of nights each month and can cancel viewing for security or weather. Call the ASI office on +91 562 222 7261 to confirm.

Visitor guide & tips

Rules and tips for night viewing

  • Check the weather

    Clouds or winter fog can hide the moon and the Taj — summer and autumn nights are usually clearer.

  • Same ID as your ticket

    Carry the original passport or ID you used to buy the ticket.

  • No video cameras

    Video cameras are not allowed; still cameras and phones are. Tripods are not allowed.

  • Leave bags behind

    Luggage must be left at the cloakroom counter (for a fee); carry as little as possible.

  • Be on time

    Late arrivals can miss their slot — there is no re-entry or change of slot.

  • Stay overnight in Agra

    Plan a night in Agra and see the Taj by day too — sunrise the next morning is wonderful.

Allowed

  • Mobile phone and still camera
  • Passport / ID and ticket
  • Small purse

Not allowed

  • Video cameras and tripods
  • Large bags and luggage
  • Food, tobacco and lighters
  • Drones

Ticket prices for other attractions in Agra

AttractionVisiting hoursForeignerIndian
Taj MahalWhite-marble mausoleum, UNESCO World Heritage Site30 min before sunrise – 30 min before sunsetClosed Friday₹1,100₹50
Agra FortRed sandstone Mughal fort, UNESCO World Heritage SiteSunrise – sunsetOpen daily₹650₹50
Fatehpur SikriAkbar's abandoned capital, UNESCO World Heritage SiteSunrise – sunsetOpen daily₹610₹50
Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)First Mughal tomb built fully in marbleSunrise – sunsetOpen daily₹310₹30
Akbar's Tomb, SikandraMausoleum of Emperor AkbarSunrise – sunsetOpen daily₹310₹30
Mehtab BaghRiverside garden facing the Taj Mahal — best sunset viewSunrise – sunsetOpen daily₹300₹25

Foreigner / Indian adult rates. Tap a name for the full guide.

See the Taj Mahal with us — by day and at sunrise

All Taj Mahal tour packages

Our private tours include a car, driver and approved guide. Staying overnight in Agra makes a night visit possible.

Taj Mahal night viewing — frequently asked questions

Is the Taj Mahal open at night?

Only on five nights a month: the full-moon night and two nights before and after it, from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM. There is no night viewing on Fridays or during the month of Ramzan.

When is the next Taj Mahal night viewing?

The next expected full moon is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Viewing is expected on that night and the two nights either side (not on a Friday). The ASI confirms the official dates.

How much is the Taj Mahal night viewing ticket?

Foreign tourists pay ₹750, Indian citizens ₹510 and children aged 3–15 ₹500.

Can I book Taj Mahal night viewing tickets online?

No. Night tickets are sold only at the ASI booking counter, 22 The Mall, Agra, one day before the viewing night, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

What documents do I need for Taj Mahal night tickets?

Foreign visitors need a photocopy of their passport; Indian visitors need photocopies of an ID and address proof. Carry the originals on the night.

How many people can see the Taj Mahal at night?

Up to 50 people per 30-minute slot, in eight slots — about 400 people a night — so tickets often sell out.

Where do I report for night viewing?

At the Shilpgram complex near the East Gate, 30 minutes before your slot, for the security check.

Can I go inside the main mausoleum at night?

No. Night viewing is from the platform near the main gate; the mausoleum is not open at night.

Is Taj Mahal night viewing worth it?

On a clear full-moon night it is magical, though you see the Taj from a distance, from the platform near the main gate. If the sky is cloudy or foggy the view can be faint, so check the forecast.

Can I cancel my night viewing ticket?

Yes, at the ASI counter on the viewing day until noon, with a 25% cancellation charge.

Is there night viewing on Friday?

No. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, including at night.

Do you sell Taj Mahal night viewing tickets?

No — night tickets are sold only by the ASI in Agra. We arrange private day tours, sunrise tours and overnight stays in Agra, which you can time around the full-moon dates.

Sources for this page

Ticket prices and timings shown for November 2026, based on the latest notifications from the official authorities below. Authorities can change rates and hours at short notice (for example on public holidays or during VIP visits) — please re-check close to your visit. US$ amounts are approximate (₹94 ≈ US$1).

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