Parliamentary recess dates
Parliament business happens throughout the year, with periods of "recess" (breaks). During recess, there are normally no meetings in the Chamber and no committee meetings. MP’s and MSPs are usually in their local areas where they carry on work with constituents. They can also continue to submit motions and written parliamentary questions.
Confirmed Recess dates in the Scottish Parliament for the 2024-25 session are:
29 June - 1 September 2024
12 October - 27 October 2024
21 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
Confirmed recess dates in the UK Parliament for the 2024-25 session are:
30th July 2024 – 2nd September 2024 (Summer recess)
12th September 2024 – 7th October 2024 (Party Conference recess)
In a statement on public spending inheritance, The Chancellor of the UK Government has also announced that the Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday 30 October 2024.