Hours of Operation & Holiday Schedule
Court proceedings and trials generally begin in court at 8:30AM and conclude by 4:30PM. For specific department calendar schedules, see the list of current department assignments. The Clerk’s Offices and phone support are open for business from 8:00AM-4:00PM, excluding holidays. Courtroom clerks may be reached in their courtrooms from 8:15AM to 4:30PM.
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday | January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday |
| Thursday | February 12, 2026 | Lincoln Day |
| Monday | February 16, 2026 | President’s Day |
| Tuesday | March 31, 2026 | Cesar Chavez Day |
| Monday | May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| Friday | June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth |
| Friday | July 3, 2026 | Independence Day (Observed) |
| Monday | September 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Friday | September 25, 2026 | Native American Day |
| Wednesday | November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thursday | November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday | November 27, 2026 | Day after Thanksgiving |
| Friday | December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
** Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 1.11, when a judicial holiday specified by Code of Civil Procedure, Section 135 falls on Sunday, the courts shall observe the holiday on the following Monday. When a judicial holiday specified by Code of Civil Procedure, Section 135 falls on a Saturday, the courts shall observe the holiday on the preceding Friday.