Yes, bail can be granted by the High Court even during vacation periods. Most High Courts in India have a vacation bench—a designated bench of judges that sits during court holidays or vacation periods (such as summer or winter breaks). These benches handle urgent matters, including: Bail applications, particularly in cases involving arrest or custody, Habeas corpus petitions, Matters involving life and liberty, Urgent interim reliefs. However, not all bail matters are automatically treated as urgent. The applicant (or their advocate) must usually file a request for an urgent hearing, justifying why the matter cannot wait until regular court resumes.
