Court Holidays

The Unified Patent Court provides at least a total of Eight weeks judicial vacation. During this time, the Court continues to operate [Art. 1 (2)]. Official holidays may vary depending on the court location.

Judicial vacation

  • 2025
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    Summer vacation

    14. July 2025 (Mon) - 21. Aug. 2025 (Fri)

    Winter vacation

    22. Dec. 2025 (Mon) - 9. Jan. 2026 (Fri)

  • 2026
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    Summer vacation

    20. July 2026 (Mon) - 28. Aug. 2026 (Fri)

    Winter vacation

    28. Dec. 2026 (Mon) - 8. Jan. 2027 (Fri)

  • 2027
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    Summer vacation

    19. July 2027 (Mon) - 27. Aug. 2027 (Fri)

    Winter vacation

    27. Dec. 2027 (Mon) - 7. Jan. 2028 (Fri)

  • 2028
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    Summer vacation

    17. July 2028 (Mon) - 25. Aug. 2028 (Fri)

    Winter vacation

    25. Dec. 2028 (Mon) - 5. Jan. 2029 (Fri)

Official Holidays

The observance of statutory public holidays as official holidays depends on the court location. [Art. 2]

Article 1: Judicial Vacations