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
36 DecemberJanuary 20252026 — 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 223 March 2026 to 22 May 2026 52 JanuaryFebruary 2026
2 to 5 days 2926 JuneOctober 2026 to 2126 DecemberFebruary 20262027 52 JanuaryFebruary 2026
6 to 10 days 211 NovemberJanuary 20262027 to 2630 FebruaryApril 2027 52 JanuaryFebruary 2026
Over 10 days From 111 JanuaryMarch 2027 52 JanuaryFebruary 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 1316 JanuaryFebruary 2026 52 JanuaryFebruary 2026
1 day 1623 FebruaryMarch 2026 52 JanuaryFebruary 2026
More than 1 day 2314 MarchApril 2026 52 JanuaryFebruary 2026

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