| Date | Day | Commons day type | Commons praying | Lords day type | Lords praying |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 5th | Prorogation | False | Prorogation | False |
5th January 1870 is in the prorogation between the 1st and 2nd sessions of the 20th Parliament, being the 1st prorogation of that Parliament.
Papers laid during this prorogation are reported by both Houses in the 2nd session of the 20th Parliament.