All library locations are closed according to the 2026 Schedule of Holidays, Early Closings & Late Openings.
| Date | Holiday / Notes |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year’s Day All Library locations closed. |
| January 19, 2026 (Monday) | Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Library locations closed. |
| January 30, 2026 (Friday) | All-Staff Meeting All Library locations open at 11:00am. |
| February 16, 2026 (Monday) | Washington’s Birthday All Library locations closed. |
| March 30, 2026 (Monday) | Cesar Chavez Day (Observed) All Library locations closed. |
| May 18, 2026 (Monday) | Malcolm X Day All Library locations closed. |
| May 25, 2026 (Monday) | Memorial Day All Library locations closed. |
| May 29, 2026 (Friday) | All-Staff Meeting All Library locations open at 11:00am. |
| June 19, 2026 (Friday) | Juneteenth Day All Library locations closed. |
| July 3, 2026 (Friday) | Independence Day (Observed) All Library locations closed. |
| July 4, 2026 (Saturday) | Independence Day All Library locations closed. |
| July 31, 2026 (Friday) | All-Staff Meeting All Library locations open at 11:00am. |
| September 7, 2026 (Monday) | Labor Day All Library locations closed. |
| October 12, 2026 (Monday) | Indigenous People’s Day All Library locations closed. |
| October 30, 2026 (Friday) | All-Staff Meeting All Library locations open at 11:00am. |
| November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) | Veterans’ Day All Library locations closed. |
| November 25, 2026 (Wednesday) | Thanksgiving Eve — Early Closure All Library locations to close at 6:00pm. |
| November 26, 2026 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Holiday All Library locations closed. |
| November 27, 2026 (Friday) | Thanksgiving Holiday All Library locations closed. |
| December 24, 2026 (Thursday) | Christmas Eve All Library locations closed. |
| December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Christmas Day All Library locations closed. |
| December 31, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year’s Eve — Early Closure All Library locations to close at 6:00pm. |
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Preteens | Elementary | Early Childhood | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Social Services | Sci, Tech, Engineering & Math | Outreach | Movies, Music & Performance | Literacy, Learning & Lectures | Legal, Tax & Job Health | Health & Wellness | Cultural & Heritage | Creative | Computer & Tech Help | Community Event | Authors, Books & Writing | Activities & Games |
Wheelchair accessible. Request sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, materials in large print, braille, or other accommodations by calling 510-981-6195 (Library) or the 510-981-6347 (City of Berkeley TDD line). Please refrain from scented products during public programs.
Many library programs are funded by the generous support of the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library. Thank you, Friends!