ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced its summer vacation schedule for 2026, introducing revised arrangements aimed at improving judicial efficiency and reducing the backlog of pending cases.
According to an official statement, the decision was taken after consultations among judges and on the request of the Chief Justice. The court said the new schedule is designed to ensure greater case disposal during the holiday period while maintaining judicial availability.
Under the revised arrangements, judges will increase their working hours at the principal seat in Islamabad during the summer vacation period. However, attendance at the branch registries will be comparatively reduced, reflecting a shift in workload management.
The statement clarified that the duration of the summer vacation itself will remain unchanged at four weeks, consistent with previous years. The key difference lies in the modified working pattern intended to keep hearings running in a more continuous manner.
Officials emphasised that the updated schedule is aimed at improving access to justice and ensuring that important cases are not delayed due to seasonal court closures.