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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.

From:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published
22 November 2016
Last updated
65 OctoberNovember 2025 — See all updates

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 16 February 2026 to 122 May 2026 3 NovemberDecember 2025
2 to 5 days 1122 MayJune 2026 to 1321 NovemberDecember 2026 3 NovemberDecember 2025
6 to 10 days 619 JulyOctober 2026 to 2126 DecemberFebruary 20262027 3 NovemberDecember 2025
Over 10 days From 2611 OctoberJanuary 20262027 3 NovemberDecember 2025

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 315 NovemberDecember 2025 3 NovemberDecember 2025
1 day 1513 DecemberJanuary 20252026 3 NovemberDecember 2025
More than 1 day 216 February 2026 3 NovemberDecember 2025

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