Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

State Supreme Court

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is the Commonwealth's highest appellate court. It handles direct appellate review, further appellate review, single justice matters, rules, orders, and superintendence work

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Upcoming Court Closures

Veterans Day

Wednesday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Christmas Day

Friday

Fri, Dec 25, 2026

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Massachusetts SJC filing resources

Court role: Massachusetts' highest appellate court, with direct appellate review, further appellate review, and superintendence authority
Rules to check: Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure, SJC Rules and Orders, clerk guidance, and eFileMA requirements
Deadline risk: Massachusetts court holidays include Patriots' Day, and Independence Day is not a closure in 2026 because it falls on Saturday

Clerk filing guide

Clerk guidance for filing cases in the Supreme Judicial Court, including direct appellate review and single justice matters

Court legal holidays

Massachusetts court closure dates for legal holidays