2026 court holidays
13 court holidays fall in 2026, of which 1 is observed on a shifted date because the statutory date lands on a weekend. Court-day periods skip every date below, along with all Saturdays and Sundays.
| Holiday | Observed date | Courts closed |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Thursday, January 1, 2026 | All courts |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Mon, Monday, January 19, 2026 | All courts |
| Lincoln's Birthday | Thu, Thursday, February 12, 2026 | California (State Courts) |
| Washington's Birthday | Mon, Monday, February 16, 2026 | All courts |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Tue, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | California (State Courts) |
| Memorial Day | Mon, Monday, May 25, 2026 | All courts |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri, Friday, June 19, 2026 | All courts |
| Independence Dayobserved | Fri, Friday, July 3, 2026 | All courts |
| Labor Day | Mon, Monday, September 7, 2026 | All courts |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Monday, October 12, 2026 | All courts |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | All courts |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Thursday, November 26, 2026 | All courts |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Friday, December 25, 2026 | All courts |