The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued an official notification detailing the winter vacation schedule for all its benches and circuit courts in the province. The announcement aims to inform lawyers, staff, and the public well in advance.
According to the notification, the SHC and all its benches and circuit courts will remain closed from December 27, 2025, to January 9, 2026, for winter vacations. This break is observed annually to allow staff and judges a short recess.
Despite the closure, the court will continue to hear urgent and most important cases during the vacation period. Citizens with critical legal matters can approach the designated benches that remain operational for emergencies.
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The notification also stated that during the vacations, the courts will function from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. On Fridays, the courts will operate from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to accommodate urgent proceedings.
Court staff have been granted four days of holidays during this period. However, these holidays are linked to the staff’s respective court assignments and cannot be exchanged or transferred across departments.
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Officials urged all lawyers, litigants, and concerned citizens to plan their court visits accordingly. The SHC emphasized that normal proceedings will resume after January 9, 2026, once the winter vacations conclude.