Recess Dates

Assembly business happens throughout the year, with periods of "recess" (breaks). During recess, there are normally no meetings in the Chamber and no committee meetings. MLAs are usually in their constituencies where they continue to work on your behalf. 

The Business Committee has agreed the following recess dates for 2024/25:

Easter 2024

23 March 2024 to 7 April 2024
(Easter Sunday – 31 March 2024)
(Plenary Sitting – Mon 8 April 2024)

Summer 2024

6 July 2024 to 1 September 2024
(Business Committee - 3 September 2024)
(First Plenary Sitting - 9 September 2024)

Halloween 2024

26 October 2024 to 3 November 2024
(Plenary Sitting - 4 November 2024)

Christmas 2024

14 December 2024 to 5 January 2024
(Business Committee – 7 January 2025)
(Plenary Sitting - 13 January 2025)

Easter 2025

12 April 2025 to 27 April 2025
(Easter Sunday - 20 April 2025)
(Plenary Sitting – Mon 28 April 2025)

Summer 2025

5 July 2025

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