Easter Recess

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A break in parliamentary sittings around Easter.

Category: Parliamentary procedure

Also used as: Easter recess, easter recess, Easter adjournment, Easter parliamentary recess

Source / explainer: View House of Commons recess dates

Last reviewed: 23 August 2026

Easter recess is a break in parliamentary sittings around Easter. It is one of the regular recess periods in many parliamentary sessions. Dates can differ between the Commons and the Lords, so official House calendars should be checked for the precise sitting pattern.

Related terms

Non-sitting DayA day when a House of Parliament is not meeting to conduct ordinary business.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.Rising of the HouseThe point at which a House finishes its business and adjourns.
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