Archives closures
The Archives is closed on bank and public holidays. Any additional planned closure days are listed below.
Please check the Archives opening times, including monthly Saturday openings for information on opening hours. Bookings for Searchroom visits can be made here: Bookings
The Archives is closed on Mondays.
Staff training days
17 December 2026: open from 12.30pm
18 February 2027: open from 12.30pm
22 April 2027: closed all day
17 June 2027: open from 12.30pm
19 August 2027: open from 12.30pm
21 October 2027: closed all day
16 December 2027: open from 12.30pm
2026-2027 bank and public holiday closures
Date | Occasion |
Thursday 24 December 2026 | Closed: Statutory day |
Friday 25 December 2026 | Closed: Christmas Day |
Monday 28 December 2026 | Closed: Statutory day |
Tuesday 29 December 2026 | Closed |
Wednesday 30 December 2026 | Closed |
Thursday 31 December 2026 | Closed: New Year's Eve |
Friday 1 January 2027 | Closed: New Year's Day |
Monday 4 January 2027 | Closed |