University closure days

Closure dates for the University relates to schools, departments, professional services and campus outlets across the institution. Some services remain open throughout the year:

• Security (24/7, year round)
• Library opening hours (only closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)
• Accommodation (24/7, year round)

Closure dates for 2026

New Year

• Thursday 1 January
• Friday 2 January (additional discretionary day - the University will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026) 

Easter

• Thursday 2 April 2026 
• Friday 3 April 2026
• Monday 6 April 2026
• Tuesday 7 April 2026

May Day

• Monday 4 May 2025

Spring Bank Holiday

• Monday 25 May 2026

Summer Bank Holiday

• Monday 31 August 2026

Christmas

• Thursday 24 December 2026
• Friday 25 December 2026
• Monday 28 December 2026 
• Tuesday 29 December 2026
• Wednesday 30 December 2026
• Thursday 31 December 2026

Friday 1 January 2027 is a bank holiday, and the University will reopen on Monday 4 January 2027.