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, 2025 – June 7, 2026
| Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Research Help Desk via Zoom & Email |
|---|---|---|
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Monday – Thursday:
Stanford Community: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm SLS Only: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday:
Stanford Community: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm SLS Only: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday:
Stanford Community: Closed SLS Only: 24 hours Sunday:
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 (Zoom & Email) |
Special Hours
| Dates | Library & Borrowing Services Desk | SLS Open Access | Research Help via Zoom & Email | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLS Community | SU Community | |||
| July 6 – August 23, 2026 |
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
|
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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24 hours |
Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
|
| September 7, 2026 Labor Day |
Closed | Closed | 24 hours | Closed |
| November 23 – November 24, 2026 | Monday – Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Monday – Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | 24 hours | Monday – Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| November 25, 2026 | 9:00 am – noon | 9:00 am – noon | 24 hours to noon | 8:00 am – noon |
| November 26 – November 29, 2026 | Closed | Closed | Midnight (11/26) – 24 hours | Closed |
| November 30 – December 11, 2026 Limited Access Period (SLS Only) |
Regular hours | Closed | 24 hours | Regular hours |
| December 12 – December 17, 2026 |
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
|
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
|
24 hours |
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
|
| December 18, 2026 | 9:00 am – noon | 9:00 am – noon | 24 hours to noon | 8:00 am – noon |
| December 19, 2026 – January 2, 2027 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| January 18, 2027 MLK Jr. Day |
Closed | Closed | 24 hours | Closed |
| February 15, 2027 Presidents’ Day |
Closed | Closed | 24 hours | Closed |
| March 8 – March 19, 2027 Limited Access Period (SLS Only) |
Regular hours | Closed | 24 hours | Regular hours |
| March 20 – March 27, 2027 |
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
|
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
|
24 hours |
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
|
| May 28 – June 5, 2027 Limited Access Period (SLS Only) |
Regular hours | Closed | 24 hours | Regular hours |
| May 31, 2027 Memorial Day |
Closed | Closed | 24-hours | Closed |
| June 6 – June 26, 2027 |
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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24 hours for Bar Exam Study |
Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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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) |