Many of the College staff and contractors will be taking well-deserved breaks in December. Therefore, there will be some reduction in college services compared to termtime. A number of Bank Holidays also fall during this period (when many shops and city services will be closed) and University departments and libraries will be shut.
The Student Assistance Programme (0800 028 3766) remains available 24/7, including bank holidays. College sub-deans will have emergency College contact numbers – make contact via the Lodge on 01865 616477. For more information on University services and support, see: Vacation welfare support | University of Oxford
Below is a handy guide as to when Reuben is open during the Christmas period:
College Building
| The college will be closed between these periods: |
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| 16:00, 24 December - 9:00, 27 December |
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| 17:00, 31 December - 8:00, 2 January 2026 |
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| College opens between 9:00-17:00 only |
From 27 - 31 December |
College Teams
| Many teams (including the Academic Office and Communications & Events Team) across College will be on annual leave between: |
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| 17:00, Friday 19 December - 9:00, Monday 5 January 2026 |
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BaxterStorey
| Kitchens will be closed for breakfast, lunch and dinner between: |
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| 15:00, Friday 19 December - 8:00, Monday 5 January 2026 |
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