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Opening Hours

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Opening Hours

The IHR Library's upcoming opening hours are shown in the table below. See list of additional closures below. If your journey to the IHR is extensive please check before travelling in case of an unexpected closure.

2023-24 Academic yearWeekdaysSaturdays
Summer 2024  
Mon 29 Jul – Sat 21 Sep09.00 – 18.30Closed
2024-25 Academic yearWeekdaysSaturdays
Term 1  
Mon 23 Sep – Sat 14 Dec09.00 –  20.3009.30 – 17.15
Mon 16 Dec – Thu 19 Dec09.00 – 18.30 
Fri 20 Dec09.00 – 17.00 
   
Term 2  
Thu 2 Jan – Wed 16 Apr09.00 –  20.3009.30 – 17.15
   
Term 3  
Wed 23 Apr – Sat 26 Jul09.00 – 20.3009.30 – 17.15

Additional closures, 2024-25

We close on UK public holidays and between Christmas and New Year. We usually close for one day each November for the University of London’s Foundation Day. 

  • Sat 24 Aug – Mon 26 August 2024 (Summer Bank Holiday)
  • Thursday 19 Sep 2024 (Staff away day)
  • University of London Foundation Day: 20 November 2024
  • Sat 21 Dec 2024 – Wed 1 Jan 2025 (Christmas/New Year)
  • Thurs 17 April 2025 – Tues 22 April 2025 (Easter)
  • Sat 3 May – Mon 5 May 2025 (Early May Bank Holiday)
  • Sat 24 May – Mon 26 May 2025 (Spring Bank Holiday)

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