Federal High Court Begins Christmas Vacation December 19!

Federal High Court Begins Christmas Vacation December 19!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has officially announced that it will commence its 2025 Christmas vacation on Thursday, December 19, with court sittings scheduled to resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.

The vacation notice, issued by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Tsoho, outlines that while the courts will be on break, selected divisions will remain operational to attend to urgent matters that may arise during the period.

“Arrangements are in place to ensure that pressing and time-sensitive cases are handled during the holiday period,” the circular stated.

Key Details:

• The vacation applies across all judicial divisions of the Federal High Court.
• Urgent matters, such as bail applications and time-bound constitutional cases, will be attended to by designated vacation judges.
• Lawyers and litigants have been advised to file emergency applications through the appropriate vacation divisions.

Why It Matters:

• The judicial recess is part of the court’s official calendar, giving justices and staff time for rest and administrative planning.
• It allows for a structured legal year and prevents case congestion at year-end.
• Vacation judges ensure continuity and access to justice, especially for critical cases.

What to Watch:

• Performance of vacation judges in clearing emergency dockets.
• Resumption of high-profile or politically sensitive cases in January.
• Judiciary’s preparedness for the 2026 legal calendar.

Sources:

1. Federal High Court Circular – Annual Christmas Vacation Notice 2025
2. Premium Times – “Federal High Court to Commence Christmas Break December 19”
3. Channels TV – “2025 Federal Court Vacation Schedule Announced”

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