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Guidance

Trial date windows for Chancery division

Details of dates when trials are likely to take place at the Chancery division of the High Court.

Applies to England and Wales

About trial date windows

Chancery cases are usually given a 5-day window during which they are listed to start at the High Court.

Most trials begin on the first or second day of the window.

Length of trial Trial held within these dates Final day for appointment to fix trial date
1 to 2 days 2220 JuneJuly 2026 to 618 NovemberDecember 2026 51 JuneJuly 2026
2 to 5 days 626 April 2027 to 305 JulyNovember 2027 51 JuneJuly 2026
6 to 10 days 84 JuneOctober 2027 to 329 DecemberFebruary 20272028 51 JuneJuly 2026
Over 10 days From 1 OctoberNovember 2027 51 JuneJuly 2026

Next available date to list an application hearing before a High Court judge:

Time estimate Next hearing date Final day for appointment to fix application date
Half a day or less 36 JuneJuly 2026 51 JuneJuly 2026
1 day 291 JuneOctober 2026 51 JuneJuly 2026
More than 1 day 202 JulyNovember 2026 51 JuneJuly 2026

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