2026 California Court Holiday Calendar
California state and federal court closure dates for 2026, with notes where the schedules differ. Confirm court-specific calendars before filing or scheduling a deposition.
Court Holiday Schedule, 2026
California state and federal courts generally observe the dates below. Exceptions shown in the Note column identify holidays where one system may remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | — |
| Mon, January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | — |
| Thu, February 12, 2026 | Lincoln's Birthday | Federal Open |
| Mon, February 16, 2026 | President's Day | — |
| Tue, March 31, 2026 | Cesar Chavez Day | Federal Open |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day | — |
| Fri, June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth | — |
| Fri, July 3, 2026 | Independence Day (observed) | — |
| Mon, September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | — |
| Fri, September 25, 2026 | Native American Day | Federal Open |
| Mon, October 12, 2026 | Columbus Day | State Open |
| Wed, November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | — |
| Thu, November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | — |
| Fri, November 27, 2026 | Day After Thanksgiving | Federal Open |
| Fri, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | — |
| Fri, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | — |
Calendar questions should not slow down the filing.
Our team can help route your filing or service request and confirm the operational details that matter for your assignment.
Reference note: This is a quick-reference calendar. Court-specific orders, emergency closures and local rules may alter availability.
Use court holidays as one part of deadline planning.
A listed holiday can affect filing, service and scheduling decisions, but it should not be the only factor used to calculate a legal deadline. Local orders, emergency closures, electronic filing availability and court-specific rules can affect how a date is treated.
When a matter is time-sensitive, confirm the applicable court calendar and procedural rule. ASAP Legal can help coordinate the service workflow once the court, deadline and assignment requirements are known.