Opening hours
An overview of all Leiden University Libraries' opening hours
Exam period: 8 December - 1 February
In the busy exam weeks, nearly all library study places need to be booked in advance. Only Leiden University students can book study places. For some visitor groups, access restrictions apply.
University Library
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Regular opening hours |
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Monday to Friday |
8:30 - 24:00 |
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Saturday and Sunday |
9:30 - 23:15
From January 2026 onwards: 9:30 - 23:00 |
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The library info desk in Information Centre Huygens (ground floor) is staffed daily, until one hour prior to library closure. |
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| Upcoming holidays / adjusted hours | |
|---|---|
| 24 December, Christmas Eve |
Open from 8:30 - 18:00 |
| 25 and 26 December, Christmas | Closed |
| 27 - 30 December |
Regular hours |
| 31 December | Open from 8:30 - 18:00 |
| 1 January 2026, New Year's Day | Closed |
| 2 January 2026 | Regular hours |
University Library - Special Collections Reading Room
| Reading Room and desk hours | |
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 17:30 |
| Requested items can be picked up for perusal until 16:30 | |
| Upcoming holidays / adjusted hours | |
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| 16 December | Open until 16:30 |
| 25 December 2025 through 2 January 2026 | Closed |
African Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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| Monday - Friday |
9:00 - 23:00 (From 17:00 onwards: access by UB walkway) |
| Saturday and Sunday |
9:30 - 22:30
From January 2026 onwards: 9:30 - 22:00 |
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Library desk hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming holidays / adjusted hours | |
|---|---|
| 24 December, Christmas Eve |
Open from 9:00 - 17:15 (The library desk is closed) |
| 25 and 26 December, Christmas | Closed |
| 27 - 30 December |
Regular hours (The library desk is closed) |
| 31 December |
Open from 9:00 - 17:15 (The library desk is closed) |
| 1 January 2026, New Year's Day | Closed |
| 2 January 2026 |
Regular hours (The library desk is closed) |
Middle Eastern Library
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday |
9:00 - 23:00 (After 17:00: access by UB walkway) |
| Saturday and Sunday |
9:30 - 22:30
From January 2026 onwards: 9:30 - 22:00 |
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Library desk hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming holidays / adjusted hours | |
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| 24 December, Christmas Eve |
Open from 9:00 - 17:15 (The library desk is closed) |
| 25 and 26 December, Christmas | Closed |
| 27 - 30 December |
Regular hours (The library desk is closed) |
| 31 December |
Open from 9:00 - 17:15 (The library desk is closed) |
| 1 January 2026, New Year's Day | Closed |
| 2 January 2026 |
Regular hours (The library desk is closed) |
Law Library
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
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Monday to Thursday |
9:00 - 22:15 |
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Friday |
9:00 - 20:00 |
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Saturday and Sunday |
10:30 - 17:00 |
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Law Library access regulations
No access for
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| Upcoming holidays / adjusted hours (stc) | |
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| 24 December 2025 through 2 January 2026 | Closed |
Social and Behavioural Sciences Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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Monday to Thursday |
9:00 - 19:00 |
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Friday |
9:00 - 17:00 |
| Upcoming holidays | |
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| 24 December 2025 through 2 January 2026 | Closed |
Wijnhaven Library, The Hague
| Regular opening hours | |
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| For up-to-date Wijnhaven building opening hours, please check Leiden University's Wijnhaven info page. | |
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 22:00
From January 2026 onwards: 9:00 - 21:00 |
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Saturday and Sunday |
10:00 - 22:00
From January 2026 onwards: 10:30 - 19:30 |
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Library desk hours Monday to Friday 9:00 - 13:00 and 13:30 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming holidays | |
|---|---|
| 24 December 2025 through 2 January 2026 | Closed |
Science Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 19:00 |
| Upcoming holidays | |
|---|---|
| 24 December 2025 through 2 January 2026 | Closed |
Walaeus Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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Monday to Thursday |
9:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Upcoming holidays | |
|---|---|
| 24 December 2025 through 2 January 2026 | Closed |
Lockers Van Steenis Building
| Requested library materials pick-up and return |
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During the Van Steenis building opening hours |
KITLV Jakarta
| Regular opening hours | |
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| Monday to Thursday | 9:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 - 14:00 |
For information on library holidays, please contact the KITLV-Jakarta library.
NIMAR Rabat
For current unformation, please check the NIMAR website, or contact the library by e-mail: nimar@hum.leidenuniv.nl.