Library
Library holidays schedule
Around the holiday period, most Leiden University buildings will be closed. Some library locations will be open for the most part.
Please find all library closures and opening hours from 24 December until 4 January below. Check our opening hours webpage for a comprehensive overview of regular opening hours, holidays and adjusted hours for all Leiden University Libraries locations.
| Location | Holiday schedule | |
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24 December Open from 8:30 - 18:00
27 - 30 December Open, regular hours
31 December Open from 8:30 - 18:00
2-4 January Open, regular hours |
Closed on 25 December, 26 December, and 1 January |
| African Library; |
24 December Open from 9:00 - 17:15; desk closed
27 - 30 December Open, regular hours; desk closed
31 December Open from 9:00 - 17:15; desk closed
2-4 January Open, regular hours; desk closed |
Closed on 25 December, 26 December, and 1 January |
| Special Collections Reading Room |
24 December Open, regular hours |
Closed from 25 December - 4 January |
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3-4 January Open, regular hours
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Closed from 24 December - 2 January | |
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Closed from 24 December - 4 January |
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It's exam period!
In the busy exam weeks, from 8 December until 1 February, 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.
Requested library materials
On 24, 29, 30 and 31 December, items requested within the University Library (UB) will be made available according to the regular delivery schedule. Requests to and from other library locations made after 22 December 15:00, will be delivered from 6 January onwards.
ILL services
During the holidays, most (university) libraries will be closed. ILL requests made around this period will generally be processed and made available after 5 January 2026.