February Recess

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A break in parliamentary sittings that may occur in February.

Category: Parliamentary procedure

Also used as: February recess, february recess, February adjournment, half-term recess, February parliamentary recess

Source / explainer: View House of Commons recess dates

Last reviewed: 23 August 2026

February recess is a break in parliamentary sittings that may occur during February in some sessions. It is sometimes described informally in connection with the half-term period. The existence and timing of this recess depends on the session and should be checked against official recess dates.

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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