Cathedral view with Daffodils

Spring Break 2025: Opening Times

During the spring vacation period, which is from 5 April to 6 May, most of the University’s services are still available, some with amended opening hours. Many are closed on the national bank holidays, which are Friday 18 April, Monday 21 April and Monday 5 May.

Here’s a list of services and opening times:

  • Borrow books and study: Templeman Library at Canterbury opening times, and Drill Hall Library at Medway opening times 
  • Ask Nexus: From 7 April – 6 May, Nexus is open Monday – Friday 09:00 – 18:00, Saturdays 12:00-18:00 and closed on Sundays. Nexus will be closed for the Bank Holiday weekend Fri 18 April – Mon 21 April.
  • Food and drink on campus: Canterbury catering opening times will be different during the Spring Break. See vacation opening times for catering outlets on the Canterbury campus.
  • Support: Student Support and Wellbeing reception remains open 09:00-16:45 throughout the Spring break, apart from national bank holidays. You can also get support and counselling from our telephone, text and app 24/7 from our wellbeing partners Spectrum Life.
  • Exam preparation and study support: The Skills for Academic Success team is available throughout the Spring break, apart from the national bank holidays. You can book face-to-face and online appointments on all areas of study support, including exam preparation.
  • Reception areas: Some receptions will be operating on different opening hours during the vacation. See reception opening hours.
  • Sport and exercise: You can still use facilities and join classes over the break. Please note the Sports Centre and The Pavilion will be closed on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April). Check out Kent Sport opening hours.
  • Campus Shuttle: The Campus Shuttle, between the Canterbury and Medway campuses, doesn’t run out of term time.
  • Careers advice and activity: The Careers and Employability Service remains open 09:00-17:00 throughout the Spring break (apart from the national bank holidays), so you can continue to book appointments and work on your career.
  • Mitigation and further support: Student Engagement is another point of contact for support over the break if you need help (apart from the national bank holidays). We are here if you need help to submit an end-of-year mitigation request, if you think you might need to miss an exam, if you have an emergency and need help with costs over the break, or if you need to speak to someone about personal circumstances.
  • Kent Students’ Union services and campus shops: See the KSU webpage for Co op, Campus Pantry, Library Cafe and KSU Advice Service opening times.

And of course, Campus Security staff are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We wish you a restful break!