The following is a list of closings and modifications to the courts docket
2026 Court Calendar and Closings
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day - Court Closed |
| January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Court Closed |
| February 16 | George Washington Day - Court Closed |
| May 25 | Memorial Day - Court Closed |
| May 28 - 29 | JDR District Court Judges Conference (Reduced Docket) Arraignments, Bond Hearing, Detention Hearings, PPO, CPPO, ERO, and Emergency motions |
| June 19 | Juneteenth - Court Closed |
| July 4 | Independence Day (Observed on July 3rd - Court Closed) |
| July 20 - 22 | JDR District Court Judges Conference (Reduced Docket) Arraignments, Bond Hearing, Detention Hearings, PPO, CPPO, ERO, and Emergency motions |
| September 7 | Labor Day - Court Closed |
| October 12 | Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day - Court Closed |
| November 3 | Election Day - Court Closed |
| November 11 | Veterans Day - Court Closed |
| November 25 | Court Closure at 12 noon |
| November 26 | Thanksgiving - Court Closed |
| November 27 | Day after Thanksgiving - Court Closed |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve - Court Closed |
| December 25 | Christmas - 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.