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Federal Rule 6 Deadline Calculator
Count a user-entered response period under the general day-counting method in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(a), including observed U.S. federal holidays.
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How this calculator works
Excludes the triggering date; counts every intermediate calendar day; if the calculated last day is Saturday, Sunday or listed holiday, advances to the next eligible day. Rule 6(b), electronic filing, court inaccessibility, service rules and court orders can change outcomes.
Professional verification required. This is an informational worksheet, not a legal conclusion. Verify governing law, court rules, fee agreements, facts and any applicable exceptions before acting.
Questions attorneys ask
Does this determine every federal filing deadline?
No. It applies only the general calendar-day counting portion of Rule 6(a); verify the triggering date, applicable rule, local court holidays, orders and special provisions.
Does it account for federal observed holidays?
It includes the standard observed federal holidays by year. Enter additional state or court-specific holidays manually.
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