Recess Dates
Parliament does not sit all year round. During periods called recesses, Members can carry out their other duties. The exact pattern of recesses can change and is usually slightly different for the two Houses.
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House of Commons
Recess dates 2009-10 (Note: All recess dates are provisional)
State Opening: 18 November 2009
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Recess |
House rises |
House returns |
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Christmas |
16 December 2009 |
5 January 2010 |
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Half Term |
10 February 2010 |
22 February 2010 |
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Easter |
to be confirmed |
to be confirmed |
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Whitsun |
to be confirmed |
to be confirmed |
|
Summer |
to be confirmed |
to be confirmed |
House of Commons calendar for 2008-09
Commons recess dates for previous sessions
State Opening of Parliament page
House of Lords
Recess dates 2009-10 (Note: All recess dates are provisional)
State Opening: 18 November 2009
|
Recess |
House rises |
House returns |
|
Christmas |
16 December 2009 |
5 January 2010 |
|
Half Term |
10 February 2010 |
22 February 2010 |
|
Easter |
to be confirmed |
to be confirmed |
|
Whitsun |
to be confirmed |
to be confirmed |
|
Summer |
to be confirmed |
to be confirmed |
