2026 Court Holiday Calendar
California state and federal court closures for 2026. Confirm court-specific schedules before filing or scheduling depositions.
Court Holiday Schedule, 2026
State and federal courts in California typically observe these holidays. Court-specific exceptions are noted in the rightmost column.
| 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 |
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