Opening hours
An overview of all Leiden University Libraries' opening hours
Exam period: 12 October - 1 November
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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|---|---|
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Monday to Friday |
8:30 - 24:00 |
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Saturday and Sunday |
9:30 - 23:00 |
| The library desk in Information Centre Huygens (ground floor) is staffed daily, until one hour prior to library closure. | |
| Upcoming holidays and adjusted opening hours | |
|---|---|
| 24 December, Christmas Eve | Open from 8:30 - 18:00 |
| 25 and 26 December, Christmas | Closed |
| 27 - 30 December | Open, regular hours |
| 31 December, New Year's Eve | Open from 8:30 - 18:00 |
| 1 January 2027, New Year's Day | Closed |
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 and adjusted opening hours | |
|---|---|
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6 - 8 October (due to maintenance works) |
Closed |
| 25 December, Christmas | Closed |
| 28-31 December | Open (STC) |
| 1 January 2027, New Year's Day | Closed |
African Library
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
| 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 holidays and adjusted opening hours | |
|---|---|
| 24 December, Christmas Eve |
Open from 9:00 - 17:15 (access by UB walkway, library desk closed) |
| 25 and 26 December, Christmas | Closed |
| 27 - 30 December |
Open, regular hours (access by UB walkway, library desk closed) |
| 31 December, New Year's Eve |
Open from 9:00 - 17:15 (access by UB walkway, library desk closed) |
| 1 January 2027, New Year's Day | 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 - 22:00 |
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Library desk hours Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 |
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| Upcoming holidays and adjusted opening hours | |
|---|---|
| 24 December, Christmas Eve |
Open from 9:00 - 17:15 (access by UB walkway, library desk closed) |
| 25 and 26 December, Christmas | Closed |
| 27 - 30 December |
Open, regular hours (access by UB walkway, library desk closed) |
| 31 December, New Year's Eve |
Open from 9:00 - 17:15 (access by UB walkway, library desk closed) |
| 1 January 2027, New Year's Day | 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 and adjusted opening hours | |
|---|---|
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6 November, Bachelor's Open Day preparations |
9:00 - 17:00 |
| 7 November, Bachelor's Open Day | Closed |
| 24 December 2026 through 1 January 2027 | 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 | |
|---|---|
| 24 December 2026 through 1 January 2027 | Closed |
Wijnhaven Library, The Hague
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 21:00
(Library desk hours: 9:00 - 13:00 and 13:30 - 17:00) |
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Saturday and Sunday |
Closed. |
| Upcoming holidays | |
|---|---|
| 24 December 2026 through 1 January 2027 | Closed |
Science Library
| Regular opening hours | |
|---|---|
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Monday to Friday |
9:00 - 19:00 |
| Upcoming holidays | |
|---|---|
| 24 December 2026 through 1 January 2027 | 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 2026 through 1 January 2027 | 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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.