New Federal Holiday Tomorrow

Operating Status on June 18, 2021

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 26(a)(6). For purposes of computation of time and motions to enlarge time under Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Federal Circuit Rules, June 18, 2021, is a “legal holiday.” All filing deadlines for Friday, June 18 are now due on Monday, June 21, 2021.

The Ninth Circuit's notice is here: Operating Status on June 18, 2021--The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, pursuant to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 26(a)(6). For purposes of computation of time and motions to enlarge time under Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Federal Circuit Rules, June 18, 2021, is a “legal holiday.” All filing deadlines for Friday, June 18 are now due on Monday, June 21, 2021.

The DJ reports: Federal courts will be closed Friday in recognition of Juneteenth, just one day after President Joe Biden signed a bill recognizing the holiday marking the end of slavery. Several law firms have also said they will close. The California Court system will remain open.