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
3 July 2025 鈥� 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 3 November 2025 to 6 February 2026 1 August 2025
2 to 5 days 11 May 2026 to 30 October 2026 1 August 2025
6 to 10 days 29 June 2026 to 21 December 2026 1 August 2025
Over 10 days From 5 October 2026 1 August 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 1 October 2025 1 August 2025
1 day 3 November 2025 1 August 2025
More than 1 day 1 December 2025 1 August 2025

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