Kolkata library

Our library has over 20,000 books, DVDs, magazines and newspapers. You can browse through our full collection online or you can visit the library Monday to Sunday.

The British Council in Kolkata is now open on Sundays from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. for English language classes. The library opens at 10.30 a.m. 

Have a question? Click here to chat with us, Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Opening hours

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, our offices, libraries, and English Learning Centres will remain closed until further notice. 

• If you wish to book an IELTS test, find out if we're testing in your city.
• Head to the library section if you're interested in our digital library.
• Find out more about our online English courses.

Public holiday closing dates 2021

Date	Holiday
1 January	New Years Day
26 January	Republic Day
28 March	Dolijatra
29 March	Holi
2 April	Good Friday
15 April	Bengali New year
15 August	Independence Day
02 October	Gandhi Jayanti
12 October	Maha Saptami
13 October	Maha Ashtami
14 October	Maha Navami / Ayudha Puja
15 October	Dussehra
4 November	Diwali
25 December	Christmas