Part of the High Court — Terms and sittings section
The High Court sits each day during term at the Four Courts, Dublin (civil), and at the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin (criminal). It also sits on scheduled sitting days at provincial venues.
Order 118 of the Rules of the Superior Courts (opens in a new tab)
2026 sitting dates
- Hilary: 12 January 2026 – 27 March 2026
- Easter: 13 April 2026 – 21 May 2026
- Trinity: 3 June 2026 – 31 July 2026
- Michaelmas: 5 October 2026 – 21 December 2026
2025 sitting dates
- Hilary: 13 January 2025 – 11 April 2025
- Easter: 28 April 2025 – 5 June 2025
- Trinity: 18 June 2025 – 31 July 2025
- Michaelmas: 6 October 2025 – 19 December 2025
