House of Commons recess dates

What are the House of Commons recess dates for the current session (2013-14)?

Recess dates 2013-14 (Note: All recess dates are provisional)

State Opening: 8 May 2013 (2013-14) 

Prorogation: 25 April 2013 (2012-13)          

Recess

House rises

House returns

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

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 30 April 2013.