As the festive season approaches, we’d like to let you know about our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Whether you’re catching up on reading, studying for January exams, or simply looking for a quiet space, we’ll be open on several days across the holidays with a few closures to allow our team a well-earned break.
Opening Hours
| Date | Day | Opening Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Normal Working Day | 8am – 8pm | |
| Tue 23 Dec 2025 | Normal Working Day | 8am – 5pm | |
| Wed 24 Dec 2025 | University Holiday | CLOSED | Christmas Eve |
| Thu 25 Dec 2025 | Public Holiday | CLOSED | Christmas Day |
| Fri 26 Dec 2025 | Public Holiday | CLOSED | Boxing Day |
| Sat 27 Dec 2025 | Saturday | 10am – 5pm | |
| Sun 28 Dec 2025 | Sunday | 10am – 5pm | |
| Mon 29 Dec 2025 | University Holiday | 9am – 5pm | |
| Tue 30 Dec 2025 | University Holiday | 9am – 5pm | |
| Wed 31 Dec 2025 | University Holiday | CLOSED | New Year’s Eve |
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | Public Holiday | CLOSED | New Year’s Day |
| Fri 2 Jan 2026 | Public Holiday | CLOSED | |
| Sat 3 Jan 2026 | Saturday | 10am – 5pm | |
| Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Sunday | 10am – 5pm | |
| Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Back to normal hours | 8am – 12am |
Need help while we’re closed?
Visit the Library and IT website or UniDesk Self-Service Portal for all of your library and IT needs.
Staff and students will be able to access Library and IT support outwith Library and IT opening hours using our out-of-hours service by emailing information.centre@stir.ac.uk. Students can also contact us via LiveChat on the portal.
From all of us in Information Services, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!