Find public holiday closures for our libraries.
Ngā hāora hararei Public holiday hours
All libraries, research centres, Council-run community hubs, community centres, and arts centres are closed except for Botany Library on the following dates:
- Christmas Day, 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day, 26 December 2025
- New Year's Day, 1 January 2026
- Day after New Year's Day, 2 January 2026
- Auckland Anniversary Day, 26 January 2026
- Waitangi Day, 6 February 2026
Botany Library will open alongside opening hours for Botany Town Centre.
Please check back for future holiday updates.
Other service closures
Te Māpuna Library Connect, our phone and email customer service, will not operate on these holiday dates.
Pātaka Kōrero Kaewa Mobile Library and Access Services will not operate on these holiday dates.
Although staff won’t be on site, pre-booked venue hire spaces are still available.
Service changes
At times, our services could be affected at short notice due to staff shortages.
We strongly recommend checking the locations page on our website for the latest opening hours. Go to locations and hours
You can also keep up to date with your local library’s Facebook page, or contact Te Māpuna Library Connect on (09) 377 0209 for more information.
CAB and Justice of the Peace
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and Justice of the Peace (JP) services operate separately from Auckland Council Libraries. Please contact them directly to find information about their available services.