Regular Semester | Labor Day | Hawktober | Fall Break | Thanksgiving | End of Semester | Intersession
These hours are subject to change. Last updated on 8/24/26.
Regular Semester
August 24–December 9, 2026
Mortensen Library
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Noon–10 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
The Allen and Mortensen Libraries will be closed for Labor Day.
Hawktober
October 2–4, 2026
Mortensen Library
Friday, Oct. 2: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4: 9 a.m.–11 p.m..
Allen Library
Allen Library will be open normal hours during Hawktober Weekend.
Fall Break
October 8–11, 2026
Mortensen Library
Thursday, Oct. 8: Closed
Friday, Oct. 9: Closed
Saturday, Oct. 10: Closed
Sunday, Oct. 11: Noon–10 p.m.
Allen Library
Thursday, Oct. 8: Closed
Friday, Oct. 9: Closed
Saturday, Oct. 10: Closed
Sunday, Oct. 11: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
Thanksgiving
November 21–29, 2026
Mortensen Library
Saturday, Nov. 21–Sunday, Nov. 22: Closed
Monday, Nov. 23–Tuesday, Nov. 24: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25–Saturday, Nov. 28: Closed
Sunday, Nov. 29: Noon–10 p.m.
Allen Library
Saturday, Nov. 21–Sunday, Nov. 22: Closed
Monday, Nov. 23–Tuesday, Nov. 24: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25–Saturday, Nov. 28: Closed
Sunday, Nov. 29: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
End of Semester (Extended/24-Hours)
December 10–16, 2026
Mortensen Library
Thursday, Dec. 10–Wednesday, Dec. 16: TBD
Allen Library
Thursday, Dec. 10–Wednesday, Dec. 16: TBD
Intersession 1
December 17, 2026–January 3, 2027
Mortensen Library
Thursday, Dec. 17–Friday, Dec. 18: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19–Sunday, Dec. 20: Closed
Monday, Dec. 21–Tuesday, Dec. 22: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 23–Sunday, Jan. 3: Closed
Allen Library
Thursday, Dec. 17–Friday, Dec. 18: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19–Sunday, Dec. 20: Closed
Monday, Dec. 21–Tuesday, Dec. 22: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 23–Sunday, Jan. 3: Closed
To see Winterterm hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, click the Winter hours tab.
Intersession | Winterterm | Intersession & MLK Day
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 8/24/26.
Intersession 1
December 17, 2026–January 3, 2027
Mortensen Library
Thursday, Dec. 17–Friday, Dec. 18: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19–Sunday, Dec. 20: Closed
Monday, Dec. 21–Tuesday, Dec. 22: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 23–Sunday, Jan. 3: Closed
Allen Library
Thursday, Dec. 17–Friday, Dec. 18: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19–Sunday, Dec. 20: Closed
Monday, Dec. 21–Tuesday, Dec. 22: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 23–Sunday, Jan. 3: Closed
Winterterm
January 4–15, 2027
Mortensen Library
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Allen Library
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Intersession 2 and MLK Day
January 16–19, 2027
Mortensen Library
Saturday, Jan. 16–Monday, Jan. 18 (MLK Day): Closed
Tuesday, Jan. 19: 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Allen Library
Saturday, Jan. 16–Monday, Jan. 18 (MLK Day): Closed
Tuesday, Jan. 19: 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
To see Spring Semester hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, choose the Spring hours tab.
Regular Semester | Spring Break | End of Semester | Intersession
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 8/24/26.
Regular Semester
January 20–May 4, 2027
Mortensen Library
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Noon–10 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
Spring Break
March 13–21, 2027
Mortensen Library
Saturday, March 13– Sunday, March 14: Closed
Monday, March 15– Friday, March 19: 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20: Closed
Sunday, March 21: Noon– 10 p.m.
Allen Library
Saturday, March 13– Sunday, March 14: Closed
Monday, March 15– Friday, March 19: 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20: Closed
Sunday, March 21: 2 p.m.– 9 p.m.
End of Semester (Extended Hours)
May 2–12, 2027
Mortensen Library
May 2-12: TBD
Allen Library
May 2-12: TBD
Intersession
May 13–16, 2027
Mortensen Library
Thursday, May 13: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 14: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 15: Closed
Sunday, May 16: Closed
Allen Library
Thursday, May 13: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 14: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 15: Closed
Sunday, May 16: Closed
To see Summerterm hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, choose the Summer hours tab.
May 18–June 28 | June 29–July 17 | July 18–Aug. 8 | Aug. 9–21 | Aug. 22–23
Holidays: Memorial Day Weekend | Juneteenth | Independence Day Weekend
These hours are subject to change. Last updated 5/14/2026.
May 18–June 28, 2026
Mortensen Library
Monday–Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Memorial Day Weekend
May 23–25, 2026
Saturday, May 23–Monday, May 25: Both libraries will be closed.
Juneteenth
June 19, 2026
Friday, June 19: Both libraries will be closed.
Independence Day
July 4, 2026
Friday, July 3–Sunday, July 5: Both the Allen and Mortensen libraries will be closed with the University in observation of July 4.
June 29–July 17, 2026
Mortensen Library
Monday–Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
July 18–August 8, 2026
Mortensen Library
Monday–Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
August 9–August 21, 2026
Mortensen Library
Monday–Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Wednesday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.
Allen Library
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
August 22–August 23, 2026
Mortensen Library
Saturday, August 22: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, August 23: Noon–11 p.m.
Allen Library
Saturday, August 22: Closed
Sunday, August 23: Closed
To see Fall Semester hours (non-mobile device), click:
Then, choose Fall Hours Tab.
Note
The Harrison Libraries generally follow the operating hours of the University of Hartford during times of severe weather or in other emergency situations. However, in some cases where the University is closed for an extended time, the libraries will be open limited hours for residential students only. Please consult www.hartford.edu for specific storm and emergency advisories.