Islamabad Announced Important Winter Schedule All You Need to Know

The Islamabad High Court has officially announced the winter schedule for district courts in the capital city. This new update is important for lawyers, litigants, government officers, and citizens who have cases in district courts. The notification was issued on 1 December 2025 and gives clear information about the winter break, office timings, and which court matters will still continue.

Winter Break Dates for Islamabad District Courts

According to the notification, winter vacations for the Islamabad district courts will start from 1 January 2026.
These holidays will continue until 8 January 2026.

This break is approved by the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, and the notification is issued by High Court Registrar Muhammad Yar Wulana.

Courts Reopening Dates

The district courts of Islamabad will start regular work again from 9 January 2026.
From this date, normal hearings and routine case proceedings will continue as before.

Court Offices Will Stay Open During Holidays

Even though the courts will be on winter vacation, the official court offices will remain open.
This is important because many people visit the courts for documentation, file submissions, certified copies, and other administrative tasks.

Keeping the offices open ensures:

• No delay in official paperwork
• Smooth working for lawyers and staff
• Access to important services during holidays

Urgent Cases Will Still Be Heard

The notification clearly states that urgent and pre-scheduled cases will continue during the winter break.
This means the courts will not completely stop functioning. Instead, only regular hearings will pause, while important cases will be handled without interruption.

Urgent matters may include:

• Bail applications
• Stay orders
• Time-sensitive civil or criminal cases
• Pre-decided hearing dates that cannot be delayed

This step has been taken to avoid injustice or unnecessary delays in cases that need quick decisions.

Who Will Benefit from This Winter Schedule?

The winter schedule is especially helpful for:

• Lawyers, who can plan their work and case preparation
• Litigants, who can check when their cases will be heard
• Court staff, who need clarity on holidays and office schedules
• General public, who visit courts for various services

By keeping offices open and hearing urgent cases, the court has ensured that public services do not stop completely.

Why This Announcement Matters

Winter vacations often create confusion among citizens about:

• When courts will be closed
• Whether offices will work
• What will happen to urgent hearings
• When regular operations will begin again

This detailed winter plan removes all confusion and helps the public stay informed well in advance.