Court Calendar and Official Holidays

Official Holidays for 2021

Arusha Branch
  • 1 January: New Year’s Day
  • 2 April: Good Friday
  • 5 April: Easter Monday
  • 3 May: Labour Day
  • 13-14 May: Eid al-Fitr
  • 20 July: Eid al-Adha
  • 29 October: Mauild Day (depending on lunar phase)
  • 9 December: Independence Day
  • 27 December: Christmas Day
The Hague Branch
  • 1 January: New Year’s Day
  • 2 April: Good Friday
  • 5 April: Easter Monday
  • 27 April: King's Day
  • 13 May: Eid al-Fitr & Ascension Day
  • 24 May: Whit Monday
  • 20 July: Eid al-Adha
  • 24 December: Christmas Day
  • 27 December: Boxing Day

Judicial Recesses: 

Mid-Year Judicial Recess

Please be advised that the Mid-Year Judicial Recess for 2021 will be from 26 July (Monday) to 13 August (Friday).

(Note that hearings may take place during Recess)