Rising of the House

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The point at which a House finishes its business and adjourns.

Category: Parliamentary procedure

Also used as: rise of the House, rising of the House, House rises, House rose, rises for recess, rose for recess, close of business

Source / explainer: View House of Commons recess dates

Last reviewed: 23 August 2026

The rising of the House is the point at which the House finishes its business and adjourns. Recess dates are often described by the date on which the House rises and the date on which it returns. The phrase is useful for understanding parliamentary calendars and recess announcements.

Related terms

Adjournment DebateA debate, usually on a specific issue, held without a vote on a substantive motion.RecessA break during a parliamentary session when the Houses do not meet to conduct business.Return of the HouseThe date on which a House resumes sitting after a recess or other break.Sitting DayA day on which a House of Parliament meets to conduct business.
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