Official Court Holidays and Calendars

The Cook County Circuit Court observes a legal holiday schedule as set by the Office of the Chief Judge.
Special Orders for Legal Holiday Schedule

With the exception of the Pretrial Division (bond court) and the Juvenile Justice Division, which convene every day of the year, the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, shall adjourn, and the office of the circuit clerk shall be closed on all legal holidays.

2026 Calendar

The following legal holidays for the year 2026 are available in the following Calendar formats:

2026 Monthly Calendar

2026 Full Calendar


Please note during court holidays:

  • All matters returnable on said legal holidays shall be continued to the next business day of the court.
  • All deadlines for filing motions and pleadings shall be extended to the court's next business day.
  • While courts are closed, you can continue to use our online systems like eFile, Online Case Search and other services listed in the Court Info & Online Services section of our website.