Calculate deadlines under Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (Pa.R.C.P.) with state-specific holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.
Calculate deadlines under Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure (Pa.R.C.P. 1026) with state holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.
PennsylvaniaPa.R.C.P. 106 – Computation of Time
Day of act excluded; last day included unless Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday
Pa.R.C.P. 1026 – Time for Filing
20 days to file answer or preliminary objections after service of complaint
Pa.R.C.P. 440 – Service of Legal Papers
Mail service adds 3 days to response time; email service also permitted
Pa.R.A.P. 903 – Notice of Appeal
30 days from entry of order to file notice of appeal
* Deadlines vary by court level and local rules. Always verify with your specific Court of Common Pleas.
Highest appellate court
7 JusticesIntermediate civil/criminal appeals
15 JudgesGovernment-related matters
9 JudgesTrial courts (all 67 counties)
67 CountiesEnter the date of service, filing, or court order. Pa.R.C.P. 106 governs time computation — the day of the act is excluded and the last day is included.
Select your required filing: Answer (20 days), Preliminary Objections (20 days), Motion Response, or other pleading under Pa.R.C.P. 1026.
Pennsylvania allows personal service, first-class mail, and electronic service. Mail service extends response time by 3 days under Pa.R.C.P. 1026(b).
Most Pennsylvania deadlines use calendar days. Verify the specific deadline type for your filing — some motion responses use business days.
Pennsylvania state holidays extend deadlines. If the last day falls on a weekend or Pennsylvania state holiday, the deadline extends to the next court day.
Philadelphia, Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), and other courts have local rules. Always verify requirements with your specific Court of Common Pleas.