2026 California Court Holidays
Use the 2026 California court holidays below when planning filing or service dates. First, confirm whether your deadline uses court days or calendar days. Then check the rule for your case and any court order.
2026 California Court Holiday Schedule
Updated September 24, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 19 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday |
| Thursday, February 12 | Lincoln Day |
| Monday, February 16 | Presidents’ Day |
| Tuesday, March 31 | Farmworkers Day |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, June 19 | Juneteenth |
| Friday, July 3 | Independence Day (observed) |
| Monday, September 7 | Labor Day |
| Friday, September 25 | Native American Day |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday, November 26 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, November 27 | Day after Thanksgiving |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
Planning Around California Court Holidays
Before placing an order, gather your case number, court location, hearing date, and any deadline shown on your documents. Next, review the holiday schedule and the court’s current notices. A holiday list is a planning reference. It does not determine the deadline for a particular case.
If a date is unclear, ask the court or your attorney to confirm it. Then give JPL the deadline and your instructions with the documents you want served or filed. Include any special timing requirements so our office can confirm availability before the assignment begins.
For urgent work, contact JPL Process Service LLC directly. Our office can discuss service options and current scheduling. Keep your holiday reference, confirmed deadline, and assignment instructions together. This helps everyone work from the same dates.
For planning purposes. Check the official California Courts holiday schedule and your court’s notices for current information.
Court Holidays and Service Deadline Planning
See common service timing requirements for small claims, subpoenas, motions, and more.
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