Opening hours
An overview of all Leiden University Libraries' opening hours
| Due to Leiden University network maintenance, all library locations will be closed on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February. |
Exam period December - January
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 - 23:00 |
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The library desk in Information Centre Huygens (ground floor) is staffed daily, until one hour prior to library closure. |
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| Upcoming closures | |
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31 January and 1 February |
Closed due to Leiden University network maintenance |
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 | |
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 - 22:00 |
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Library desk hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming closures | |
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31 January and 1 February |
Closed due to Leiden University network maintenance |
Middle Eastern Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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| Monday - Friday |
9:00 - 23:00 (After 17:00: access by UB walkway) |
| Saturday and Sunday |
9:30 - 22:00 |
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Library desk hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming closures | |
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31 January and 1 February |
Closed due to Leiden University network maintenance |
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 |
| Upcoming closures | |
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31 January and 1 February |
Closed due to Leiden University network maintenance |
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Law Library access regulations
No access for
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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 |
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 - 21:00 |
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Saturday and Sunday |
January 2026: 10:30 - 19:30
From February 2026 onwards: closed on Saturdays and Sundays. New study places at Spui Campus! |
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Library desk hours Monday to Friday 9:00 - 13:00 and 13:30 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming closures | |
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31 January and 1 February |
Closed due to Leiden University network maintenance |
Science Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 19:00 |
Walaeus Library
| Regular opening hours | |
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Monday to Thursday |
9:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
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.