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Parliament on break till 16 Feb, 2026 ahead of State Opening

Parliament on break till 16 Feb, 2026 ahead of State Opening

By Mansi Chand
08/12/2025

Parliament is formally on break from today until the State Opening on 16 February 2026, marking the formal conclusion of the current parliamentary session for this year.

The 16th of February is not considered a sitting day.

The Speaker, Filimone Jitoko, has informed the President of the break, as well as the date for the next State Opening of Parliament.

During prorogation, all parliamentary business, including sittings and Standing Committee proceedings on Bills, Motions, and reports, will be suspended until the commencement of the new session.

The only exceptions will be matters deemed urgent, which require the approval of the Speaker.

The State Opening of the fourth and final session of Parliament will be officiated by the President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, on 16 February 2026 at 10am, following a full military Guard-of-Honour by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

The event will also be attended by the Chief Justice, Salesi Temo, Justices of Appeal, and other judges.

Parliament will resume sittings on 9 March 2026.

All other operations of the Parliamentary Secretariat will continue during the prorogation period unless advised otherwise.

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