Trial date windows for the Business and Property Division

About trial date windows

Business and property cases are usually given a 5-day window during which they are listed to start at the High Court.

Length of trial	Trial held within these dates	Final day for appointment to fix trial date
1 to 2 days	11 January 2027 to 24 March 2027	2 November 2026
2 to 5 days	4 May 2027 to 26 November 2027	2 November 2026
6 to 10 days	25 October 2027 to 29 February 2028	2 November 2026
Over 10 days	From 11 January 2028	2 November 2026

Next available date to list an application hearing before a High Court judge:

Time estimate	Next hearing date	Final day for appointment to fix application date
Half a day or less	16 November 2026	2 November 2026
1 day	1 December 2026	2 November 2026
More than 1 day	11 January 2027	2 November 2026