Recess
Parliament business happens throughout the year, with periods of "recess" (breaks). During recess, there are normally no meetings in the Chamber and no committee meetings. MSPs are usually in their local areas where they carry on work with constituents. They can also continue to submit motions and written parliamentary questions.
Parliament will be in recess on the following dates:
2023-24
- 1 July to 3 September 2023
- 7 to 22 October 2023
- 23 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
- 10 to 18 February 2024
2024-25
- 30 March to 14 April 2024
- 29 June to 31 August 2024
- 12 October to 27 October 2024
- 21 December 2024 to 5 January 2025