Recess dates and non-sitting periods

Recess dates and non-sitting periods for the House of Commons and House of Lords for Parliamentary session: 2026-27 (May 2026 - May 2027). The exact pattern of recesses can change and is normally slightly different for the two Houses.

House of Commons

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Recess - Commons

Start

22 May 2026

End

31 May 2026

Recess - Commons

Start

17 July 2026

End

31 August 2026

Recess - Commons

Start

16 September 2026

End

11 October 2026

Recess - Commons

Start

18 December 2026

End

3 January 2027

House of Lords

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Recess - Lords

Start

22 May 2026

End

31 May 2026

Recess - Lords

Start

24 July 2026

End

31 August 2026

Recess - Lords

Start

18 September 2026

End

11 October 2026

Recess - Lords

Start

18 December 2026

End

4 January 2027