The following is a list of closings and modifications to the courts docket
2024 Court Calendar and Closings
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day – Court Closed |
| January 2 | Day after New Year’s Day – Court Closed |
| January 15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Court Closed |
| February 19 | George Washington Day – Court Closed |
| April 30 - May 1, May 13-16 |
Arraignments, Detention Hearings, Emergency Matters and Advisement Hearings ONLY |
| May 27 | Memorial Day – Court Closed |
| June 19 | Juneteenth – Court Closed |
| July 4 | Independence Day – Court Closed |
| August 19-21 | Arraignments, Detention Hearings, Emergency Matters and Advisement Hearings ONLY |
| September 2 | Labor Day – Court Closed |
| October 14 | Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day – Court Closed |
| November 5 | Election Day – Court Closed |
| November 11 | Veterans Day (Observed) – Court Closed |
| November 27 | Court Closes at 12:00 |
| November 28 | Thanksgiving – Court Closed |
| November 29 | Day After Thanksgiving – Court Closed |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve – Full Day Court Closed |
| December 25 | Christmas Day – Court Closed |
Please Note: On the first Tuesday of Every Month there will be no Afternoon Docket.
Click here for information on our Court Schedule
Inclement weather, emergencies or changes in the Court's operation: The court rarely closes unless the weather is extremely hazardous or if emergencies arise that impact normal Court operation. When that occurs, local radio and television stations will be notified and requested to announce the closing. Important announcements are also posted on the County of Fairfax Web Page.
You may contact 703-246-SNOW (7669) for detailed closing information.