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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 year Weekdays Saturdays
Term 1    
Mon 25 Sep – Sat 16 Dec 2023 09.00 –  20.30 09.30 – 17.15 
Mon 18 Dec – Thu 21 Dec  2023 09.00 –  17.45  
Fri 22 Dec 09.00 –  17.00  
     
Term 2    
Tues 2 Jan – Wed 27 Mar 2024 09.00 – 20.30 09.30 – 17.15
     
Term 3    
Wed 3 April – Sat 27 Jul 2024 09.00 – 20.30 09.30 – 17.15

Additional closures, 2023-24

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. 

  • University of London Foundation Day: 22 November 2023
  • Sat 23 Dec 2023 – Mon 1 Jan 2024 (Christmas 2023 – 2024)
  • Thurs 28 Mar 2024 – Tues 2 April 2024  
  • Sat 4 May – Mon 6 May 2024 (Early May Bank Holiday)  
  • Sat 25 May – Mon 27 May 2024 (Spring Bank Holiday)  
  • Sat 24 Aug – Mon 26 August 2024 (Summer Bank Holiday) 

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