All library buildings will be closed on Monday 15 June for the National Bank Holiday.

National Library of Scotland

Our opening hours over the 2026 Easter period.

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Friday 3 April (Good Friday)

  • Open 10am to 4pm: Visitor Centre, café, shop, Dear Library exhibition

  • Closed: Reading rooms, Treasures gallery

Saturday 4 April

  • Open 10am to 5pm: Reading Rooms, Visitor Centre, café, shop, Dear Library exhibition

  • Closed: Treasures gallery

Sunday 5 April (Easter Sunday)

  • Closed: Everything

Monday 6 April (Easter Monday)

  • Open 10am to 4pm: Visitor Centre, café, shop, Dear Library exhibition

  • Closed: Reading rooms, Treasures gallery

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

  • Friday 3 April (Good Friday): Closed

  • Saturday 4 April: Open 10am to 5pm

  • Sunday 5 April (Easter Sunday): Closed

  • Monday 6 April (Easter Monday): Closed

Causewayside, Edinburgh

  • Friday 3 April (Good Friday): Closed

  • Saturday 4 April: Closed

  • Sunday 5 April (Easter Sunday): Closed

  • Monday 6 April (Easter Monday): Closed