Parliament does not sit all year round. During periods called recesses, Members can carry out their other duties.
Recess dates are announced in the House of Commons by the Leader of the House of Commons. The exact pattern of recesses can change and is normally slightly different for the two Houses.
The Leader of the House of Commons has only announced recess dates up to January 2014. This page will be updated within one working day when further announcements have been made. This page was last updated on 18 October 2012.
House of Commons
Recess dates 2012-13 and 2013-14 (Note: All recess dates are provisional)
State Opening: 9 May 2012
|
Recess |
House rises |
House returns |
| Whitsun |
24 May 2012 |
11 June 2012 |
| Summer |
17 July 2012 |
3 September 2012 |
| Conference |
18 September 2012 |
15 October 2012 |
| Autumn |
13 November 2012 |
19 November 2012 |
| Christmas |
20 December 2012 |
7 January 2013 |
| February |
14 February 2013 |
25 February 2013 |
| Easter |
26 March 2013 |
15 April 2013 |
| Whitsun |
21 May 2013 |
3 June 2013 |
| Summer |
18 July 2013 |
2 September 2013 |
| Conference |
13 September 2013 |
8 October 2013 |
| November |
12 November 2013 |
18 November 2013 |
| Christmas |
19 December 2013 |
6 January 2014 |