Hours
Library, SLS Open Access, and Reference Hours
Monthly Calendar View
NOTE: Stanford law library hours and access policies are subject to change. For updates, please call 650 723.2477.
Regular Hours
August 23, (Saturday), 2025 – June 7 (Sunday), 2026
| Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Reference Desk via Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday: Stanford Community: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm SLS Only: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmFriday: Stanford Community: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmSaturday: Stanford Community: Closed SLS Only: 24 hoursSunday: Stanford Community: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Accessible to SLS Students Only
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 pm – 8:30 am (following day) Friday: 3:00 pm – 9:00 am (following day) Saturday: 24 hours Sunday: 3:00 pm – 8:30 am (following day) |
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Virtual) |
Special Hours
| Dates | Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Reference Desk via Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 24 – 25, 2025 |
Stanford Community: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
|
5:00 pm – 9:00 am (following day) | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| November 26, 2025 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| November 27 – 29, 2025 Thanksgiving |
Closed | 9am (Thursday) – 24 hours | Closed |
| November 29 – December 12, 2025 Reading Period & Finals |
Regular hours, but Limited Access | ||
| December 13 – 14, 2025 | Closed | 24-hours | Closed |
| December 15 – 18, 2025 |
Stanford Community: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
|
5:00 pm – 9:00 am (following day) | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| December 19, 2025 |
Stanford Community: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
SLS Only: N/A
|
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| December 20, 2025 – January 3, 2026 Winter Closure |
Closed | ||
| January 19, 2026 MLK Jr. Day |
Closed | 24-hours | Closed |
| February 16, 2026 Presidents’ Day |
Closed | 24-hours | Closed |
| March 9 – 20, 2026 Limited Access Period (SLS Only) |
Regular hours, but Limited Access | ||
| March 21 – 22, 2026 | Closed | 24-hours | Closed |
| March 23 – 27, 2026 |
Stanford Community: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
|
5:00 pm – 9:00 am (following day) | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (virtual) |
| May 25, 2026 Memorial Day |
Closed | 24-hours | Closed |
| May 29 – June 7, 2026 Limited Access Period (SLS Only) |
Regular hours, but Limited Access | ||
| June 27 – July 4, 2026 Independence Day Closure |
Closed | ||
Bar Exam Prep Summer Hours
| Dates | Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access |
|---|---|---|
| June 8 – June 27, 2026 |
Monday – Friday
Stanford Community: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday
Closed |
Monday – Friday
5:00 pm – 9:00 am (following day) Saturday – Sunday
24-hours |
| June 27 – July 4, 2026 Independence Day Closure |
Closed | |
| July 5 – July 27, 2026 Begins 12:00 am on July 5 |
Monday – Friday
Stanford Community: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday
Closed |
Monday – Friday
5:00 pm – 9:00 am (following day) Saturday – Sunday
24-hours |
Reduced Summer Hours
June 6 (Saturday) – August 21 (Friday), 2026
*All library services will be closed from Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5pm – July 4, 2026. SLS Open Access resumes on July 5, 2025 at midnight
| Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Reference Desk via Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday: Stanford Community: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmSaturday – Sunday: Closed |
24 hours (for Continuing SLS Students) | Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (via Zoom) |