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6-30/310.10 Holidays


6-30/310.00 Time Computation
6-30/310.20 Closure

Holidays are designated by California law.  However, there may be times the courts may or may not recognize a designated holiday.  Care should be made to review holidays when determining time computations.  The following are known court holidays:   

  • Every Sunday (GC 6700(a)(1))
  • Every Saturday (CCP 135)
  • New Year’s Day
  • The third Monday in January, known as “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day”
  • February 12th, known as “Lincoln’s Birthday”
  • The third Monday in February known as “President’s Day”
  • March 31st, known as “Cesar Chavez Day”
  • The last Monday in May known as “Memorial Day”
  • July 4th known as “Independence Day”
  • The first Monday in September known as “Labor Day”
  • The second Monday in October known as “Columbus Day”
  • November 11th, known as “Veterans Day”
  • The fourth Thursday in November known as “Thanksgiving Day”
  • The Friday following Thanksgiving known as “Day After Thanksgiving”
  • December 25th known as “Christmas Day”

 

If the holiday lands on a Saturday, the holiday is recognized on the previous Friday.  If the holiday lands on a Sunday, the holiday is recognized on the following Monday.  Other holidays may be appointed by the President for a public fast, thanksgiving, or holiday. (CCP 135)  The Governor may also appoint any day as a holiday.  (CCP 6700(a)(16)(A))