Holiday opening hours and support
Find out more about support, activities and opportunities to connect with others and have fun during the holidays.
Opening hours
The University will be closed on the following dates:
- 2 – 7 April 2026
- 4 May 2026
- 25 – 26 May 2026
- 31 August – 1 September 2026
Some core University services may be available during this time, but the majority of staff will not be working during this time.
Many businesses and services will either be closed or have amended hours on the bank holidays.
Before making plans or heading out, check transport timetables, business opening hours, and buy food and other supplies in advance.
Events and activities
Find a programme of out-of-term activities on our Leeds and You pages and on LUU Engage.
These pages will continue to be updated with new events and activities so make sure you keep checking back.
Study spaces
Check the opening hours for our libraries and galleries on campus.
You can also use Spacefinder to find alternative study spaces on campus, along with their opening hours.
Prayer spaces
Find prayer spaces and faith-based support on campus.
Support services
Emergency support
If you need emergency support, phone the Security Service on +44(0)113 343 5494 or +44(0)113 343 2222. You can also video call the Security Service on Whatsapp: +44(0)7876 866747.
If you need immediate help, consider calling 999 for Emergency Services, or if you are on campus or in University residences, phone the University’s Security Service on +44(0)113 343 2222.
The Security Service can help you with a range of issues from lockouts to crime prevention advice. If you have an issue during the closed period and don't know who to contact, get in touch with the Security Service and they will help or direct you to the right person.
- Find out what to do in a crisis or emergency.
- Access support on the SafeZone App.
Wellbeing services
If you need mental health and wellbeing support during the bank holidays, check out the Mindwell and StudentSpace guidance. Support is also available from:
- Mindwell – Leeds Mental health services.
- Togetherall – Free online peer and professional support is available to our students 24/7, 365 days a year. It’s anonymous, so no one will know you’ve chosen to use it unless you tell them.
- Student Space – A national support service from Student Minds offering telephone, webchat and text-based support through the day and during evenings and weekends.
- While the Harassment and Misconduct team are away, you can find information about support from local and national services.
Chaplaincy support
An out-of-hours chaplain phone service is available for pastoral support during the closure period. Phone the out-of-hours chaplain on +44(0)7780 613862.
IT support
IT self-help and logging a ticket
Get self-help and find tips and information here on the IT website. You can also chat with Falco, IT’s 24/7 chatbot. You will need to be logged in to get the most from the IT website.
Find out how to log a ticket or to request something new.
Find out more information about what do when the Service Desk is closed.
Help with digital education systems
Healthcare support
If it’s an emergency and you need to call an ambulance, dial 999 from your phone.
If you are ill but it’s not an emergency, read through the advice on National Health Service (NHS) website. If you don’t have internet, you can dial 111 from your phone to speak to someone.
Find out more information about where to get healthcare.