Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Legislature

Session beginning and ending

• The 2025-2026 biennial legislative session begins on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
• The Legislature may not meet in regular session after Monday, May 19, 2025.

For details about how these dates was established, see the FAQ: When does the Minnesota Legislature meet?

Other legislative dates

• The committee deadlines and Easter/Passover/Eid breaks are not yet established.

For additional important dates, please check the combined meetings calendar and the Schedules, calendars, and legislative business page.