Federal high court begins annual vacation July 27

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced its annual vacation, scheduled to begin on July 27 and conclude on September 11, 2026. Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho approved the recess, which is in line with Order 46, Rule 4(d) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019. This period allows judges to rest while ensuring judicial services continue for urgent cases.

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The annual vacation is scheduled to commence on Monday, 27th July 2026, and end on Friday, 11th September 2026.

Despite the general suspension of regular court sittings, judicial services will be maintained through designated vacation courts. The Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu Judicial Divisions have been selected to remain operational to handle cases requiring immediate attention. Legal practitioners and the public are advised to file and prosecute only urgent matters at these designated courts.

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During the vacation period, the court will continue to provide judicial services in urgent matters through designated Vacation Courts.

To facilitate these urgent proceedings, the Chief Judge has appointed eight judges to preside over the vacation courts. Justices J.O. Abdulmalik and O.A. Egwuatu will serve in the Abuja Division, while Justices Akintayo Aluko and Ogazi F. Nkemakonam will handle matters in Lagos. The Port Harcourt Division will be covered by Justices P.M. Ayua and A.T. Mohammed, and Justices F.O.G. Ogunbanjo and M.T. Segun-Bello will sit in the Enugu Division. The court aims to balance the need for judicial rest with the imperative of addressing time-sensitive legal issues.

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Members of the public and legal practitioners are advised to file and prosecute urgent matters only at the designated Vacation Courts closest to them.