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Christmas tree in the grand lobby of the National and University Library in Zagreb, detail.

Opening hours over Christmas and New Year holidays

24 December 2025 – 6 January 2026

In the period between 24 December 2025 and 6 January 2026, the National and University Library in Zagreb will be providing its services under the following limited operating regime: on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb will close at 16.00; on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 25 to 27 December 2025, the Library will be closed, and will reopen on Monday, 29 December 2025, resuming its regular opening hours during the rest of the holiday period, except for Wednesday, 31 December 2025, when the Library will close at 16.00, and Thursday, 1 January, and Tuesday, 6 January 2026, when the Library will again be closed. Please note that on Monday, 5 January 2026, our extended hours services will not be available. Photo: © NSK

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Black-and-white photo showing a white rose and a burning candle.

NSK closing for the memorial day in honour of Vukovar, Škabrnja and all the victims in the Croatian Homeland War

17 & 18 November 2025

As part of Croatia’s nationwide commemoration in honour of Vukovar and Škabrnja, the cities symbolising all the victims of the aggression against Croatia during the Croatian Homeland War, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will be closed. After closing its doors on 17 and 18 November 2025, the Library will resume its regular opening hours on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. In 2019, the Croatian Parliament declared Vukovar Remembrance Day – which after 1998 Croatia marked as a memorial day for the victims killed in the battle of Vukovar, the most bitter armed conflict of the

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Candles among books, a photo from the Pixabay website.

NSK opening hours on All Saints’ Day (31 October & 1 November 2025)

31 October & 1 November 2025

The National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will be providing its services at reduced hours on this year’s All Saints’ Day, creating the opportunity for its users and staff to commemorate their loved ones. On Friday, 31 October 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will close at 16.00 and reopen on Monday, 3 November 2025, resuming its regular opening hours.  

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NSK reading room.

Library resumes regular opening hours

18 August 2025

After this year’s period of summer opening hours, starting from Monday, 18 August 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) has resumed its regular opening hours. Learn more about our services and collections.

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Croatian flag waiving, with a stone wall showing in the background.

NSK limited operating regime on 31 July 2025

31 July 2025

Due to the traffic regulation orders in Zagreb for Thursday, 31 July 2025, when a grand military parade will be held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Croatia’s Operation Storm military offensive, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will not be able to regularly provide its services and will therefore be closed. The Library’s staff will be available online, via e-mail. Please search the NSK Catalogue

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Students in the grand lobby of the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK).

NSK summer opening hours: 14 July – 16 August 2025

14 July – 16 August 2025

In the period between 14 July and 16 August 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will be providing its services from 8.00 to 15.00 every workday, except on Wednesdays, when it will be open for users from 12.00 to 19.00. The Library will be closed on Saturdays, as well as on 4, 5 and 15 August 2025. Starting from 18 August 2025, the Library will resume its regular opening hours. NSK café and restaurant closing over summer On Friday, 11 July 2025, the café and restaurant operating as part of the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will close at 15.00 and remain closed until further notice.

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Croatian flag waiving, with a stone wall showing in the background.

NSK closing in observance of Croatian Statehood Day (30 & 31 May 2025)

30 & 31 May 2025

On Friday and Saturday, 30 and 31 May 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will be closed. The Library will reopen on Monday, 2 June 2025, resuming its regular opening hours. Learn more about the Croatian Statehood Day.

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Detail of an old Easter card from the NSK Print Collection.

Easter opening hours, 18 – 21 April 2025

18 – 21 April 2025

On Friday, 18 April 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK) will close at 16.00 and reopen on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, resuming its regular opening hours. NSK café and restaurant closing over Easter The café and restaurant operating as part of the Library, on Floor 5, will be closed from Friday, 18 April, to Monday, 21 April 2025, and reopen on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, resuming their regular opening hours – from Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 15.00. The Library wishes everyone, especially its users, followers, partners and friends, a happy Easter!

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A Christmas tree in the grand lobby of the National and University Library in Zagreb.

NSK opening hours over Christmas and New Year holidays

24 December 2024 – 6 January 2025

In the period between 24 December 2024 and 6 January 2025, the National and University Library in Zagreb will be providing its services under the following limited operating regime: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025!

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Christmas and New Year holidays decorations.

NSK café and restaurant closing over Christmas and New Year holidays

23 December 2024 – 3 January 2025

The café and restaurant operating as part of the Library, on Floor 5, will be closed from Monday, 23 December 2024, to Friday, 3 January 2025, and reopen on Tuesday, 7 January 2025, resuming regular opening hours.

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