Formula
Auto example: periods of 10 days or less use business days; longer periods use calendar days. If a calendar deadline falls on a weekend, move to the next business day.
FRCP Rule 6 Deadline Calculator
Count a US federal civil procedure deadline from a triggering date with business-day or calendar-day handling.
Worked example
For a 14-day period starting 2026-06-07, calendar counting lands on 2026-06-21, a Sunday, so the displayed deadline moves to 2026-06-22.
Professional note
Professional note: print the input values, formula, result and date together so the calculation can be reviewed later.
Regional and unit assumptions
Basis: transparent planning arithmetic using the visible inputs and assumptions on this page.
Assumptions and limitations
- This is a date-counting aid only. Court rules, holidays, service rules, orders and local rules can alter real filing deadlines.
Methodology & Accuracy
How this calculator is checked
CalculationTime pages are built around visible arithmetic: the formula, assumptions, worked example and practical limitations are shown so the result can be checked rather than simply trusted.
Formula used
Auto example: periods of 10 days or less use business days; longer periods use calendar days. If a calendar deadline falls on a weekend, move to the next business day.
Standard or basis
Basis: transparent planning arithmetic using the visible inputs and assumptions on this page.
Where a calculator follows a named legal, trade or industry standard, that standard is cited visibly. Otherwise the page uses transparent general arithmetic and states its limits.Master's Tip
Professional note: print the input values, formula, result and date together so the calculation can be reviewed later.
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Questions
What is the FRCP Rule 6 Deadline Calculator?
The FRCP Rule 6 calculator counts a deadline from a trigger date and rolls a weekend deadline to the next business day.
Can I rely on this as professional advice?
No. Use it as a transparent planning estimate, then verify the current rule, rate, contract or official source for the decision you are making.