J&K High Court Winter Vacation 2026 Announced: No Work Period from Jan 1 to Jan 24

J&K High Court Winter Vacation 2026 Announced: No Work Period from Jan 1 to Jan 24

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has officially notified the Winter Vacation 2026 schedule, as per an order issued by the Office of the Registrar General on December 18, 2025. The order also details the No Work period and names of Vacation Judges for both Jammu and Srinagar wings.

J&K High Court Winter Vacation 2026 Schedule

As per the official order, the Hon’ble High Court will observe winter vacation according to the following timeline:

Winter Vacation Period:

1 January 2026 to 24 January 2026 (both days inclusive)

No Work Period:

15 January 2026 to 10 January 2026

(No regular judicial work will be conducted during this period)

The vacation is applicable to both Jammu and Srinagar wings of the High Court.

Vacation Judges for Winter Vacation 2026

To handle urgent matters during the vacation period, the Hon’ble Chief Justice has nominated Vacation Judges under Rule 12 of the J&K High Court Rules, 1999.

Jammu Wing

• Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Parihar: 12 January to 17 January 2026

• Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Sekhri: 19 January to 24 January 2026

Srinagar Wing

• Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shahzad Azeem: 12 January to 17 January 2026

• Hon’ble Mr. Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani: 19 January to 24 January 2026

These judges will hear urgent matters only during the vacation period.

Important Instructions for Litigants & Advocates

Only urgent cases will be taken up during winter vacation.

Regular court functioning will resume after 24 January 2026.

Advocates and litigants are advised to plan filings and hearings accordingly.

Official Order Details

Order Number: 109 of 2025/RG

Issued By: Registrar General, High Court of J&K and Ladakh

Date of Order: 18 December 2025

Conclusion

The announcement of the J&K High Court Winter Vacation 2026 brings clarity for advocates, litigants, and judicial staff regarding court functioning in January. Stakeholders are advised to stay updated and approach the Vacation Judges only for urgent legal matters.

📌 For complete details and official confirmation, check the High Court’s official website or refer to the original PDF notification.