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About library opening hours and holidays

Heures d'ouverture et congés

How do we organize openings?

To ensure the availability of our study spaces, we always aim to offer maximum opening hours as a priority for the three largest libraries. These libraries also offer evening and Saturday opening hours. 

The other libraries generally open between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., depending on the location. Some (Architecture and Environment) also open in the evening one day a week.

1 - Which are the three largest libraries?

2 - Which are the other libraries?

What are our schedules for 2025-2026?

1 – Our usual schedules:

  • The three largest libraries are open:
    • Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (8 p.m. for Léon Graulich)
    • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (starting in November for Léon Graulich)
  • Other libraries are open:
    • Weekdays: opening between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and closing at 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. depending on the library (4:00 p.m. for Veterinary Medicine)
    • Friday: may close 30 or 60 minutes earlier depending on the library
  • Evening openings are also offered in:
    • Architecture: every Wednesday until 7:00 p.m. (starting September 17)
    • Environment: every Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. (starting October 7)

2 – Our "cramming period" schedules:

These schedules apply during the following periods:

  • Winter exam period: December 1 to January 23
  • Spring exam period: April 20 to June 30
  • Summer exam period: July 20 to September 4

During this period:

  • Weekday hours are extended until 10 p.m. for Santé – CHU and the 20-Août reading room.
  • Due to high demand, library study is reserved for members of ULiège and CHU.
  • Reserving your place online is mandatory in certain libraries via “Book it,” our reservation system.
  • Additional study rooms are available for both ULiège students and external users.

New this winter: Santé – CHU will also be open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3 - Our holiday schedules:

These schedules apply during the following periods:

  • January: January 24 to February 1
  • July: July 1 to July 18 (Léon Graulich: June 27 to August 31)
  • September: September 7 to 13

During this period:

  • Opening hours for the three main libraries:
    • Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturdays: closed
  • Opening hours for other libraries:
    • Other libraries remain open during their usual opening hours.
    • Some closures may be scheduled during July, depending on the location.

Public holidays and closing dates

In 2025–2026, all libraries will be closed on the following days:

  • French Community Day: 27 September
  • All Saints' Day: 30 October to 2 November
  • Armistice Day: 11 November
  • Christmas: 25 December (and closing at 3 p.m. on 24 December)
  • New Year's Day: 1 January (and closing at 3 p.m. on 31 December)
  • Rest Day: 17 February
  • Easter Monday: 6 April
  • Labour Day: 1 May
  • Ascension Day: 14 May
  • Pentecost: 25 May
  • National Holiday: 21 July
  • Assumption Day: 15 August

Most libraries, with the exception of the three largest, are also closed on the following days:

  • Winter holidays: 24 December to 4 January
  • Shrove Tuesday bank holiday: 16 February
  • Spring holidays: 27 to 30 April
  • Ascension Day bank holiday: 15 May

How can you stay informed?

These opening hours are theoretical and may vary if circumstances require.

  • Keep an eye open: notices in the library will provide information on opening hours and closures.
  • Follow us: subscribe to our social media accounts and download our app to receive the latest information.
  • Visit our website: your primary source of information remains our page dedicated to opening hours, which is updated throughout the year.

Libraries schedules

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