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2025 – 2026 State & Federal Court Holidays

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New York State & Federal holidays

2025

  • Thursday, November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Friday, November 28, 2025, Day After Thanksgiving (Federal Courts)
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025 Christmas Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Friday, December 26, 2025 Day After Christmas (Federal Courts)
  • Wednesday, December 31, 2025 New Years Eve (Federal Courts)

2026

  • Thursday, January 1, 2026, New Year’s Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Monday, January 19, 2026, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. Birthday (Federal & State Courts)
  • Thursday, February 12, 2026, Lincoln’s Birthday (State Courts)
  • Monday, February 16, 2026, President’s Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Monday, May 25, 2026, Memorial Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Friday, June 19, 2026, Juneteenth National Independence Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Friday, July 3, 2026, Independence Day Observed (Federal & State Courts)
  • Monday, September 7, 2026, Labor Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Monday, October 12, 2026, Columbus Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Election Day (SDNY, State Courts)
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Veterans Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Thursday, November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Friday, November 27, 2026 Day After Thanksgiving (EDNY, EDNY Bankruptcy & SDNY)
  • Thursday, December 24, 2026, Christmas Eve (EDNY, EDNY Bankruptcy, SDNY)
  • Friday, December 25, 2026, Christmas Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Thursday, December 31, 2026 New Years Eve (EDNY, EDNY Bankruptcy & SDNY)
  • Friday, January 1, 2027, New Year’s Day (Federal & State Courts)

New Jersey State Holidays

The state court year runs from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. For the calendar year 2026, the latter half of this court year is relevant, plus the first half of the 2026 2027 court year.

  • Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
  • Monday, January 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Monday, February 16 – President’s Day (Washington’s Birthday)
  • Friday, April 3 – (Statewide Holiday/Recess likely tied to Good Friday)
  • Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
  • Friday, June 19 – Juneteenth
  • Wednesday, July 1 – First Day of 2026–2027 Court Year
  • Friday, July 3 – Independence Day (observed)
  • Monday, September 7 – Labor Day
  • Monday, October 12 – Columbus Day
  • Tuesday, November 3 – Election Day
  • Wednesday, November 11 – Veterans Day
  • Mon–Wed, November 23–25 – Statewide Judicial College (courts closed except emergent matters)
  • Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day
  • Monday, December 28 – Thursday, December 31 – Court Recess

U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts – District of New Jersey – 2026 Holidays

  • Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
  • Friday, January 2 – Court Recess
  • Monday, January 19 – MLK Jr. Day
  • Thursday, February 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday
  • Monday, February 16 – Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day)
  • Friday, April 3 – Court Recess (Good Friday)
  • Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
  • Friday, June 19 – Juneteenth
  • Friday, July 3 – Independence Day (observed; July 4 weekend)
  • Monday, September 7 – Labor Day
  • Monday, October 12 – Columbus Day
  • Wednesday, November 11 – Veterans Day
  • Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving
  • Friday, November 27 – Court Recess
  • Friday, December 25 – Christmas Day

Lexitas Begins National Rollout of Award-Winning Case Tracking Software eLaw®

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Legal tech software is the first of its kind to enable searching, monitoring, and managing active cases, dockets, and court calendars

Lexitas, a leading provider of technology-enabled litigation services, is pleased to announce the national rollout of its award-winning, powerful case tracking tool, eLaw®. eLaw® has been ranked as the best docketing and calendaring platform for 15 consecutive years by the New York Law Journal.

More than 100,000 legal professionals and law firms already use eLaw®, the best-in-class, searchable, web-based docketing and calendaring SaaS solution. It previously was available only for New York and New Jersey trial courts, U.S. district courts, and Florida circuit courts. Now, the legal tech software is available to legal professionals in 39 states, equipping them to monitor and manage all active, docketed, and court calendars.

“eLaw® has revolutionized case tracking over the past 24 years, and we are excited to bring this major time and cost-saving technology to other jurisdictions across the country,” said eLaw President, Dominick Esposito. “This software gives lawyers and paralegals easy access to all court data, allowing them to focus on essential strategy rather than tedious chores. We are certain that nationwide access will significantly streamline operations at law firms of all sizes.”

A robust, searchable, web-based docketing and calendaring SaaS solution, eLaw® allows users to find their case and create alerts to be sent directly to them when any new updates are made to a selected case. The alerts also can be synchronized with calendars and case management systems, ensuring that legal professionals never miss an appearance or a deadline.

eLaw® can be configured to sync with nearly any case management system. It currently integrates seamlessly with more than 8 different platforms as well as Outlook® and Google Calendar™. This personalized court calendar is one of the key features of eLaw®. By adding eLaw to any calendar or case management system, users can skip the manual entry of dates and receive instant access to all court decisions and calendar dates. Attorneys using eLaw appreciate the convenience of the alerts and notifications that allow them to track matters from anywhere.

Founded in 1987, Lexitas has been a trailblazer in bringing the power of technology to the practice of law. Lexitas has grown tremendously in the years since and today offers services including local and national court reporting, medical record retrieval, process service, and legal talent solutions. The company recently was named to the Inc. 2024 Best in Business list, which celebrates companies that have made a profound impact on their industries and on society at large. Lexitas is also honored to have been on the Inc. 5000 list nine years in a row, demonstrating consistent growth year over year.

For legal, insurance, and corporate leaders responsible for vital outcomes, Lexitas harnesses its proprietary technology to deliver highly responsive professional services that help move the practice, and the business, of law forward. 

eLaw® Florida Court Filings Feature

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Now Live: Access Florida Court Filings Instantly in eLaw 

Florida legal professionals can now view, request, and download court filings directly from their eLaw eWatch dashboard. 

Managing active cases just got easier. eLaw’s newest feature gives Florida attorneys, paralegals, and legal support teams instant access to court filings—right from their existing eWatch dashboard. Designed to save time and reduce administrative burden, this powerful update is available now at no additional cost for users tracking Florida cases. 

Powered by eLaw’s Florida Expansion 

This feature builds on the recent launch of eLaw® in Florida, expanding its award-winning docketing and calendaring capabilities beyond New York and New Jersey. Florida legal professionals can track, manage, and stay up to date on all active and archived cases, dockets, and court calendars across all Florida circuit courts—all within one platform. 

Read the full announcement: Lexitas Launches Award-Winning Case Tracking Tool eLaw® in Florida 

Key Benefits: Faster, Smarter Case Monitoring 

With this new enhancement, eLaw simplifies case tracking by bringing everything into one place: 

  • View available court filings and filing dates from the “Documents” tab 
  • Request filings instantly—with real-time confirmation and quick delivery 
  • Download documents directly from your dashboard 
  • Sync seamlessly with SmartAdvocate (more CMS integrations coming soon) 
  • Eliminate the need to log into multiple systems or chase updates 

How to Access Florida Court Filings 

  1. Log in to eLaw and open any Florida case you’re tracking. 
  1. Go to the “Documents” tab to see all available filings and filing dates. 
  1. Select the documents you need and click “Request Selected Documents.” 
  1. A green confirmation message will appear once your request is submitted. 
  1. Documents are typically available within minutes. Once ready, you can view, download, or sync them directly to your case management system. 

No delays. No guesswork. Just real-time access to critical case documents. 

The Value for Florida Legal Teams 

This feature was created to support the needs of fast-paced legal practices. Whether preparing for court, managing deadlines, or coordinating across teams, having immediate access to court filings enables better decisions, faster responses, and greater efficiency. 

By consolidating docket data and filings into a single, user-friendly platform, eLaw helps Florida law firms streamline operations, reduce risk, and save valuable time. 

Start Today — Your First Case Is Free 

The Florida court filings feature is now available to all eWatch users actively tracking Florida cases. To explore the tool and see how it fits into your workflow, we invite you to get started risk-free. 

Want a demo or help getting set up? Click here to schedule a walkthrough. 

eLaw Users Tracking Florida Circuit Court Cases Can Now View and Download Case Documents

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To view case documents, go to your eWatch court cases and select a Florida Circuit Case.

The Documents tab will show all available case documents as well as the date they were filed.

To request a document, simply select it and press the Request Selected Documents button in the top right. You will see a confirmation in green under the document name showing the date of the request. Requested documents are typically available in just a few minutes.

Once requested documents are available, users can click on the document name to view or download the file.

eLaw® Case Tracking Is Now Available In Florida

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With eLaw®, you can search, monitor, and manage active cases, dockets and court calendars for all the available Florida Circuit Courts. Plus have alerts sent directly to you and synchronized with your calendar or CMS. 

  • The most robust case information available from Florida Circuit Courts
  • Save time on docket searching with the most accurate electronic court docket information available
  • Never miss an appearance – get up to the minute alerts and info on all your cases
  • Track case outcomes and recover the fees owed to you
  • Integrates with all major CMS platforms

Sign up now for $3.50* per case per month and never miss another appearance.

*plus applicable fees and taxes

2024 – 2025 Court Holidays

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Below is a list of all the Court closings for 2025 as well as for the remainder of 2024. 

2024

  • Thursday, November 28, 2024, Thanksgiving Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Friday, November 29, 2024, (EDNY, SDNY& SDNY Bankruptcy)
  • Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Christmas Eve (EDNY, SDNY & SDNY Bankruptcy)
  • Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Christmas Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Tuesday, December 31, 2024, New Years (EDNY, SDNY & SDNY Bankruptcy)

2025

  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025, New Year’s Day, (Federal & State Courts)
  • Monday, January 20, 2025, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (Federal & State Courts)
  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Lincoln’s Birthday (State Courts)
  • Monday, February 17, 2025, President’s Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Monday, May 26, 2025, Memorial Day  (Federal & State Courts)
  • Thursday, June 19, 2025, Juneteenth (Federal & State Courts)
  • Thursday, July 3, 2025, Day before Independence Day  (SDNY & SDNY Bankruptcy)
  • Friday, July 4, 2025, Independence Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Monday, September 1, 2025, Labor Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Monday, October 13, 2025, Columbus Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Election Day (State Courts)
  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Veterans Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Friday, November 28, 2025, Day After Thanksgiving (SDNY & SDNY Bankruptcy)
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025, Christmas Day (Federal & State Courts)
  • Friday, December 26, 2025, Christmas Day (SDNY & SDNY Bankruptcy)
  • Wednesday, December 31, 2025, New Years Eve (SDNY & SDNY Bankruptcy)
  • Thursday, January 1, 2026, New Year’s Day (Federal & State Courts)

eLaw now syncs with Clio

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Turn your CMS into a single source of information for all cases. With our new, seamless Clio integration, you can receive up-to-the-minute alerts on your New York and New Jersey court appearances that automatically populate your Clio calendar. Click here for more information on Clio.



It’s as easy as:

  1. Contact eLaw to set up your integration
  2. In your eLaw account, navigate to My eLaw and select Link Clio.
  3. Copy your Clio matter number(s) into eLaw, and watch your Clio calendar populate with case appearances and details.

Do you use a different case management system? eLaw syncs with all major platforms at no extra charge.

eLaw Now Integrates Seamlessly with SmartAdvocate

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We’re excited to share that eLaw is now integrated with SmartAdvocate, along with compatibility with all major case management systems!

With this new integration, you can easily view your future appearances
and additional details directly from SmartAdvocate. SmartAdvocate will automatically send email notifications to keep all relevant contacts updated on case developments.

Additionally, if you’re monitoring a case in eLaw, SmartAdvocate automatically matches the case index number from the county, adding it directly to your account. This integration not only saves you time but also reduces the risk of errors, empowering you to manage your cases with confidence and clarity.

eLaw® now integrates withFilevine case management software

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Turn your CMS into a single source of information for all cases. With our new seamless integration, you can receive up-to-the-minute alerts on your New York and New Jersey court appearances that automatically populate your Filevine calendar.

Click here for more information on Filevine.

Do you use a different case management system? eLaw syncs with all major platforms at no extra charge.