Handbook X: The Court's Calendar
D.C. Circuit Rules — Handbook, Part X. The Court's Calendar
The Court usually hears cases in 8 sitting periods consisting of 3-4 weeks each. Except when it is sitting en banc, the Court hears cases in panels of three judges. The Court usually does not hear cases on Wednesdays. Judges are usually assigned to no more than 4 sitting days during a calendar month.