Federal court deadline calculator
Pick a deadline and enter the trigger date. The result applies Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9006(a) (counting, weekends and court holidays), service-method extensions where the law allows them, and the rule for that deadline, with each step and citation shown. Scope: National rules only (no local rules): Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure as in force on 2026-10-23 (December 1, 2025 edition published by the U.S. Courts, which incorporates the restyled rules effective December 1, 2024 and the December 1, 2025 amendments), selected Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C.) deadlines, and 28 U.S.C. 158 for appeals. Local rules, general orders, and case-specific orders frequently change these defaults and must be checked. PENDING CHANGE: amendments to Rules 1007, 2007.1, 3001, 3018, 5009, 9006, 9014, and 9017 and new Rule 7043 take effect December 1, 2026 (Supreme Court order of April 8, 2026, https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/2026_congressional_package_final.pdf); none of them changes a day count in this file except the abrogation of the Rule 1007(c)(4) financial-management-course deadline (see not_modeled). Further amendments are pending for December 1, 2027 (Rule 2002) and proposed for December 1, 2028 (Rules 2003, 5005, 8011, 9006, 9036, 9037) per https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/pending-rules-and-forms-amendments. TEXT CONVENTION: the official rule and statute text uses em dashes; to comply with the no-em-dash requirement, each em dash in a quote is rendered as two hyphens (--). Small-capital headings in the PDF were not quoted, and curly apostrophes and quotation marks in the PDF are rendered as straight ASCII characters. Statute quotes are from the govinfo.gov United States Code 2024 edition (most recent edition posted; uscode.house.gov returned server errors on 2026-10-23); amendments enacted after that edition's currency date would not be reflected and should be checked.. Rules current as of 2026-10-23.
Deadline
Friday, November 6, 2026
- Trigger (Petition filed / order for relief (voluntary case; the petition is the order for relief, 11 U.S.C. 301(b))): Friday, October 23, 2026.
- Exclude the trigger day and count 14 calendar days: Friday, November 6, 2026.
Rules applied
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(c)(1)
Unless (d), (e), (f), or (h) provides otherwise, the debtor in a voluntary case must file the documents required by (b)(1), (b)(4), (b)(5), and (b)(6) with the petition or within 14 days after it is filed.Official source
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9006(a)
The following rules apply in computing any time period specified in these rules, in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, in any local rule or court order, or in any statute that does not specify a method of computing time. (1) Period Stated in Days or a Longer Unit. When the period is stated in days or a longer unit of time: (A) exclude the day of the event that triggers the period; (B) count every day, including intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays; and (C) include the last day of the period, but if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.Official source
- Covers schedules of assets and liabilities, income and expenditures, executory contracts, statement of financial affairs, payment advices, 521(c) record (1007(b)(1)), and the current monthly income / means-test forms (Forms 122A, 122B, 122C; 1007(b)(4)-(6)). Extendable on motion for cause (1007(c)(7)), except as 11 U.S.C. 1116(3) provides for small business cases. If not filed, see 11 U.S.C. 521(i) automatic dismissal (rule auto_dismissal_521i). Many districts dismiss for failure to file by local procedure; check local rules.
- If the clerk's office is closed or inaccessible on the last day (weather, emergency or local closure orders), the deadline may be extended. Check local orders.
This calculator applies the cited rules to the dates you enter. It is not legal advice. Court orders, local rules, and case-specific facts can change a deadline; verify before relying on it. Rule set pending attorney review.
Federal bankruptcy deadlines covered
| Deadline | Period | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Schedules, statement of financial affairs, and related documents (voluntary case) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(c)(1) |
| Schedules and statements (involuntary case) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(c)(2) |
| Supplemental schedule for property acquired after petition (541(a)(5)) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(h) |
| Chapter 13 plan | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3015(b)(1) |
| Chapter 13 plan (case converted to Chapter 13) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3015(b)(2) |
| Chapter 13: debtor begins plan payments | 30 days after | 11 U.S.C. 1326(a)(1) |
| Provide most recent federal tax return (or transcript) to trustee | 7 days before | 11 U.S.C. 521(e)(2)(A)(i) |
| Chapter 7 statement of intention (alternative 1: 30 days after petition) | 30 days after | 11 U.S.C. 521(a)(2)(A); Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(b)(2) |
| Chapter 7 statement of intention (alternative 2: on or before the meeting of creditors) | 0 days before | 11 U.S.C. 521(a)(2)(A) |
| Chapter 7: perform stated intention (surrender, redeem, reaffirm) | 30 days after | 11 U.S.C. 521(a)(2)(B) |
| Individual Chapter 7 or 13: file all 521(a)(1) information or face automatic dismissal | 45 days after | 11 U.S.C. 521(i)(1) |
| 341 meeting of creditors: earliest permissible date (Chapter 7 or 11) | 21 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2003(a)(1)(A); 11 U.S.C. 341(a) |
| 341 meeting of creditors: latest permissible date (Chapter 7 or 11) | 40 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2003(a)(1)(A); 11 U.S.C. 341(a) |
| 341 meeting of creditors: earliest permissible date (Chapter 12) | 21 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2003(a)(1)(B); 11 U.S.C. 341(a) |
| 341 meeting of creditors: latest permissible date (Chapter 12) | 35 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2003(a)(1)(B); 11 U.S.C. 341(a) |
| 341 meeting of creditors: earliest permissible date (Chapter 13) | 21 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2003(a)(1)(C); 11 U.S.C. 341(a) |
| 341 meeting of creditors: latest permissible date (Chapter 13) | 50 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2003(a)(1)(C); 11 U.S.C. 341(a) |
| Chapter 13 confirmation hearing: earliest date | 20 days after | 11 U.S.C. 1324(b) |
| Chapter 13 confirmation hearing: latest date | 45 days after | 11 U.S.C. 1324(b) |
| Objection to confirmation of a Chapter 13 plan | 7 days before | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3015(f)(1) |
| Complaint objecting to discharge (Chapter 7, 11 U.S.C. 727) | 60 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4004(a)(1) |
| Motion objecting to discharge under 1328(f) (Chapter 13) | 60 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4004(a)(3) |
| Complaint objecting to discharge (Chapter 11) | 0 days before | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4004(a)(2) |
| Complaint to determine dischargeability of a debt under 523(c) (523(a)(2), (4), (6)) | 60 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4007(c) |
| Motion to dismiss Chapter 7 case for abuse (707(b) or (c)) | 60 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1017(e)(2) |
| File reaffirmation agreement | 60 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4008(a) |
| Objection to claimed exemptions (alternative 1: after conclusion of 341 meeting) | 30 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4003(b)(1) |
| Objection to claimed exemptions (alternative 2: after an amendment to the exemption list) | 30 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4003(b)(1) |
| Objection to claimed exemptions (alternative 3: after a supplemental schedule) | 30 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4003(b)(1) |
| Proof of claim (voluntary Chapter 7, Chapter 12, Chapter 13) | 70 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002(c) |
| Proof of claim (involuntary Chapter 7) | 90 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002(c) |
| Proof of claim by a governmental unit | 180 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002(c)(1); 11 U.S.C. 502(b)(9) |
| Governmental unit proof of claim for a tax return filed under 1308 (alternative: 60 days after the return is filed) | 60 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002(c)(1) |
| Principal-residence mortgage claim: Rule 3001(c)(1) and (d) attachments | 120 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002(c)(6)(B) |
| Unsecured claim arising from a judgment recovering money or property (e.g., avoidance judgment) | 30 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002(c)(3) |
| Chapter 13 mortgage: notice of payment change (Rule 3002.1) | 21 days before | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002.1(b)(1) |
| Automatic stay terminates as to movant 30 days after a stay-relief request (unless continued) | 30 days after | 11 U.S.C. 362(e)(1) |
| Individual Chapter 7, 11, or 13: stay terminates 60 days after a stay-relief request unless decided or extended | 60 days after | 11 U.S.C. 362(e)(2) |
| Repeat filer (one case dismissed within prior year): stay terminates on 30th day after petition unless extended after hearing completed before then | 30 days after | 11 U.S.C. 362(c)(3)(A)-(B) |
| Order granting relief from automatic stay is stayed 14 days | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4001(a)(4) |
| Cash collateral motion: earliest final hearing | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4001(b)(2)(A) |
| Order authorizing use, sale, or lease of property is stayed 14 days | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6004(h) |
| Order authorizing assignment of executory contract or unexpired lease is stayed 14 days | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6006(d) |
| Plan confirmation order is stayed 14 days | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3020(e) |
| Serve written motion and notice of hearing | 7 days before | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9006(d)(1) |
| Serve written response to motion | 1 days before | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9006(d)(2) |
| 21-day notice to creditors (sale, use, or lease outside ordinary course; compromise; dismissal/conversion hearing; fee applications over $1,000; Chapter 13 plan objection deadline; others in 2002(a)) | 21 days before | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002(a) |
| 28-day notice (disclosure statement objection deadline and hearing; Chapter 9 or 11 plan objection deadline and confirmation hearing; Chapter 13 confirmation hearing) | 28 days before | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002(b) |
| Chapter 11: debtor's exclusive period to file a plan ends | 120 days after | 11 U.S.C. 1121(b) |
| Chapter 11: exclusive period to obtain plan acceptances ends | 180 days after | 11 U.S.C. 1121(c)(3) |
| Subchapter V: debtor must file plan | 90 days after | 11 U.S.C. 1189(b) |
| Subchapter V: latest date for status conference | 60 days after | 11 U.S.C. 1188(a) |
| Subchapter V: debtor's pre-status-conference report | 14 days before | 11 U.S.C. 1188(c) |
| Nonresidential real property lease deemed rejected unless assumed or rejected (alternative 1: 120 days) | 120 days after | 11 U.S.C. 365(d)(4)(A) |
| Serve (or mail) summons and complaint after issuance | 7 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7004(e)(1) |
| Answer to adversary complaint | 30 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012(a)(1) |
| Answer to adversary complaint by the United States, its officer, or agency | 35 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012(a)(5)(A) |
| Answer to crossclaim | 21 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012(a)(3) |
| Plaintiff's answer to counterclaim | 21 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012(a)(4) |
| Responsive pleading after Rule 12 motion is denied or deferred | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012(a)(6)(A) |
| Motion for new trial or to alter or amend judgment | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9023(b) |
| Motion to amend or add findings (adversary proceeding) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7052 |
| Rule 9024 (Civil Rule 60) motion: window that tolls appeal time | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8002(b)(1)(D) |
| Notice of appeal (to district court or BAP) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8002(a)(1); 28 U.S.C. 158(c)(2) |
| Notice of appeal after disposition of a tolling motion | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8002(b)(1), (b)(3) |
| Other party's notice of appeal (cross-appeal), alternative: 14 days after first notice | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8002(a)(3) |
| Motion to extend time to appeal (excusable neglect) | 21 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8002(d)(1)(B) |
| Response or cross-motion to motion for leave to appeal (interlocutory) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8004(b)(2) |
| Election to have appeal heard by the district court instead of the BAP (non-appellant party) | 30 days after | 28 U.S.C. 158(c)(1)(B) |
| Request for certification of direct appeal to the court of appeals | 60 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8006(f)(1); 28 U.S.C. 158(d)(2)(E) |
| Appellant's designation of record and statement of issues | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8009(a)(1)(B) |
| Appellee's designation of additional items for the record | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8009(a)(2)(A) |
| Appellant's brief (district court or BAP) | 30 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8018(a)(1) |
| Appellee's brief (district court or BAP) | 30 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8018(a)(2) |
| Appellant's reply brief (alternative 1: 14 days after service of appellee's brief) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8018(a)(3) |
| Appellant's reply brief (alternative 2: at least 7 days before scheduled argument) | 7 days before | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8018(a)(3) |
| Motion for rehearing in the district court or BAP | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8022(a)(1) |
| Objections to bankruptcy judge's proposed findings and conclusions (non-core matters) | 14 days after | Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9033(b)(1) |
For developers: /api/deadlines?state=US-BK and the calculate_deadline tool in the 1Court MCP server.