Add or subtract calendar or court days from any date to find a filing or response deadline. The eleven U.S. federal holidays shift more deadlines than most people expect.
Excludes weekends and U.S. federal holidays. Not legal advice.
Choose calendar days for a simple date shift, or court/business days to skip Saturdays, Sundays, and the eleven U.S. federal holidays. When a deadline falls on a holiday, FRCP Rule 6(a)(1)(C) moves it to the next court day. Check the specific rule before you rely on the result.
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Yes, when you select court days or business days. Saturdays, Sundays, and all eleven U.S. federal holidays are skipped automatically. If a deadline falls on a holiday, the next non-holiday business day applies under most court rules.
The eleven U.S. federal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Note that state courts may observe additional holidays not covered here.
Under FRCP Rule 6(a)(1)(A), the day of the triggering event is excluded and counting begins the next day. Some state court rules differ. Check the rule that governs your specific proceeding.
This calculator covers the eleven federal holidays. State courts observe additional holidays that vary by jurisdiction. Verify against your court's published calendar before filing.
This is a general reference tool. It is not legal advice. Any deadline with real consequences deserves review by a licensed attorney.