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Lo’s Library

DayMain Service CounterSelf-Printing & Self-Study Are
Monday – Friday09:00 – 19:0008:30 – 00:00
SaturdayClosed
(Special Loan Service is available)		08:30 – 22:30
Sunday & Public HolidaysClosedClosed

Note: Main counter is closed on Saturday. Special Loan Service is available upon request.
📌 Important Reminder: Please email or contact the library at least one day in advance to arrange Saturday Special Loan Services.

Saint Joseph Seminary Library

DayHours
Monday – Friday09:00 – 19:00
Sat, Sun & Public HolidaysClosed

Special Arrangements & Holidays

  • Special Opening Hours: Adjusted during Christmas, Chinese New Year, and summer break. Notices will be posted at entrances and online.
  • See updated schedules for our special opening hours
  • Regular Hours Resume: September 7, 2026

Adverse Weather Arrangements

  • When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or black Rainstorm Warning is issued, all USJ libraries will be closed.
  • Libraries will reopen after the signals are lowered.
  • Under Typhoon Signal No. 3 or below, libraries operate as scheduled.
  • Notices will be posted online. For enquiries, email us at library@usj.edu.mo.

Public Holidays in 2026/27 Academic Year

The Lo and the Saint Joseph Seminary Libraries will be closed on all public and university holidays. Please refer to the public holiday schedule below for the 2026/27 academic year.

DateHolidays
26 SeptemberThe day following the Chong Chao (Mid-Autumn) Festival
28 SeptemberCompensatory rest day for the Day following Chong Chao (Mid-Autumn) Festival
1 OctoberNational Day of the People’s Republic of China
2 OctoberThe Day following the National Day of the People’s Republic of China
19 OctoberCompensatory rest day for the Chong Yeung Festival (Festival of Ancestors)
2 NovemberAll Soul’s Day
8 DecemberFeast of the Immaculate Conception
21 DecemberCompensatory rest day for Macao S.A.R. Establishment Day
22 DecemberWinter Solstice
24 DecemberChristmas Eve
25 DecemberChristmas Day
31 DecemberNew Year’s Eve (Full Day)
1 JanuaryNew Year’s Day
5 FebruaryLunar New Year’s Eve (Full Day)
6 FebruaryLunar New Year’s Day
7 FebruaryThe second day of the Lunar New Year
8 FebruaryThe third day of the Lunar New Year
9 FebruaryCompensatory rest day for the second day of the Lunar New Year
10 FebruaryCompensatory rest day for the third day of the Lunar New Year
26 MarchGood Friday
27 MarchHoly Saturday
29 MarchCompensatory rest day for Holy Saturday
5 AprilCheng Ming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day)
1 MayLabour Day
3 MayCompensatory rest day for Labour Day
13 MayThe Buddha’s Birthday (Feast of Buddha)
9 JuneTung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)