Calculate deadlines under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 6 with automatic holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.
Calculate deadlines under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 6 with automatic holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.
Federal CourtsComputing Time (FRCP 6(a))
When the period is stated in days, do not count the triggering event day
Excluding Intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays
When period is less than 11 days, exclude weekends and holidays
Last Day (FRCP 6(a)(4))
If last day is Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, period continues to next business day
Service Extensions (FRCP 6(d))
Add 3 days when served by mail, leaving with clerk, or electronic means
* Deadlines may vary by district. Always check local rules and court orders.
Select the date when the document was served, filed, or the court order was entered. This is your starting point for deadline calculation.
Select what you need to file (Answer, Motion to Dismiss, Response to Motion, etc.). Each has different deadline requirements under FRCP.
Choose how you were served: personal service, mail, electronic filing, or left with clerk. This affects deadline extensions under FRCP 6(d).
Verify federal holiday exclusions are enabled. FRCP 6(a) requires excluding federal holidays when the deadline is 10 days or less.
Click calculate to get your deadline with rule citations. Export to calendar or save the shareable link for your records.
Always check your specific district's local rules for any modifications to standard FRCP deadlines or additional requirements.