Event Special Events Main Reading Room Holiday Opening

Date and Location

Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.

For the federal Memorial Day holiday, the Library will open to the public, including a rare opportunity to walk through our magnificent Main Reading Room.

Please note: Every Library of Congress visitor must reserve timed-entry passes in order to maintain safe capacity levels in the Thomas Jefferson Building.

Reserve your timed entry pass here.

Review our "Know Before You Go" guide for current Library safety and visiting requirements.