| Date | Day | Commons day type | Commons praying | Lords day type | Lords praying |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 17th | Prorogation | False | Prorogation | False |
17th August 1885 is in the prorogation between the 6th session and the dissolution of the 22nd Parliament, being the 6th prorogation of that Parliament.
Papers laid during this prorogation are reported by both Houses in the 1st session of the 23rd Parliament.