8 April 2025

On 18 and 19 April, both the University Library (UB) and Wijnhaven Library, The Hague will be open. The libraries at the Herta Mohr building will be open but the desk will not be staffed.

All Leiden University Libraries (UBL) locations will be closed on 20 and 21 April (Easter), on 26 April (King's Day celebrations), and on 5 May (Liberation Day in The Netherlands). Please find a comprehensive overview for all locations on our opening hours webpage.

University Library (UB)	Open: 18 and 19 April Closed: 20 and 21 April, 26 April, 5 May
African Library and Middle Eastern Library	Open: 18 and 19 April (desk closed) Closed: 20 and 21 April, 26 April, 5 May
Wijnhaven Library, The Hague	Open: 18 and 19 April Closed: 20, 21, 26 and 27 April, 5 May
Social and Behavioural Sciences Library Law Library Science Library Walaeus Library Special Collections Reading Room	Closed: 18-21 April, 26 April, 5 May

Requested materials

From 18-21 April and on 5 May, there will be no book transport between the various UBL library locations. Book delivery may be delayed by one or two days. An email notice will be sent as soon as a requested item is ready for pick-up.