The Federal High Court is set to start its Christmas break on December 19, according to a statement released on Monday, in Abuja, by the FHC’s Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Christopher, stating that the court would resume sittings on January 7, 2026, after the holiday.
The Statement, which was disclosed, was duly signed by the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, and reads, “Notice of 2025 Christmas Vacation and Roster for Vacation Judges.”
“The Federal High Court hereby issues notice of its 2025 Christmas Vacation as well as the approved Roster of Vacation Judges.
“The court will commence its Christmas Vacation for the year 2025 on Dec. 19.
“This vacation schedule is issued pursuant to Order 46, Rule 4(c) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended).
“Court sittings shall resume in all Judicial Divisions on Jan. 7, 2026.
“During the vacation, the core judicial divisions — Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt — will remain operational and accessible to the litigating public.”
She added that during the holiday period, vacation judges would prioritize certain cases, such as those involving the enforcement of fundamental rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and other matters of immediate national relevance.
Christopher noted that in the Abuja Division, Justices Emeka Nwite and Musa Liman would serve as vacation judges, while Justices Akintayo Aluko and Isaac Dipeolu would preside in the Lagos Division.
She added that Justices P. M. Ayua and A. T. Mohammed would sit in the Port Harcourt Division, and Justice Folashade Giwa-Ogunbanjo would serve as the vacation judge in the Enugu Division.
“The Honourable Chief Judge, Hon. Justice John T. Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb. (UK), extends his warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all Honourable Judges,” she concluded.
Several federal ministries, departments, and agencies often reduce their operations during the Christmas and New Year season, working on skeletal schedules or taking short breaks. This yearly practice helps them handle the break in activities while still maintaining essential services.