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Lords Recess dates

What are the House of Lords recess dates?

Recess dates 2024-25

State Opening: 17 July 2024

2024

Recess Rise of the House Return of the House
Summer Tuesday 30 July Monday 2 September
Party Conferences Friday 13 September Monday 7 October
Autumn Wednesday 6 November Monday 11 November
Christmas Thursday 19 December Monday 6 January

2025

Recess Rise of the House Return of the House
February Thursday 13 February Monday 24 February
Easter Thursday 3 April Tuesday 22 April
Whitsun Thursday 22 May Monday 2 June
Summer Thursday 24 July Monday 1 September

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The Lords Enquiry Service provides information on the role, work and membership of the House of Lords.

  • Telephone: 0800 223 0855 (Freephone) or 020 7219 3107
  • Email: hlinfo@parliament.uk
  • Text Relay: 18001 7219 3107

The telephone enquiry service is open from 10am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am - 4pm on Fridays. During recess, the hours are 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Monday to Friday.

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