How to use the appeal filing deadline calculator
A notice of appeal has to reach the district clerk within a fixed window that starts when the judgment or order is entered on the docket, not when you receive it. Pick the type of case, enter the entry date, and the calculator shows the due date and how much time is left.
How the counting works - Day one is the day after entry, and a due date landing on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday rolls forward to the next business day. Federal holidays shift each year, so add any that fall on the deadline.
Legal basis - Civil appeal deadlines are set by FRAP 4(a)(1)(A) at 30 days, extended to 60 days by FRAP 4(a)(1)(B) when the United States is a party, and criminal defendant appeals are governed by FRAP 4(b)(1)(A) at 14 days. Counting follows FRCP 6(a) and FRAP 26(a). By comparison, Korean civil appeals run two weeks under Article 396 of its Civil Procedure Act. Rules are current as of September 2026; state courts set their own periods.
This calculator is for reference only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under FRCP 6(a)(1) and FRAP 26(a)(1) the day of the event is not counted, every day after it is, and if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday the period runs to the next business day.
Yes. FRAP 4(a)(1)(B) gives 60 days when the United States, a United States agency, or a federal officer or employee sued in an official capacity is a party.
Only in narrow situations. FRAP 4(a)(5) allows a motion for extension on a showing of excusable neglect or good cause, and FRAP 4(a)(4) restarts the clock while certain post-judgment motions are pending.