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Supreme Court of North Carolina

State Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of North Carolina is North Carolina's highest court. It publishes appellate rules, calendars, opinions, filing resources, and judicial branch holiday information

Upcoming Court Closures
Veterans Day
Wednesday
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Day After Thanksgiving
Friday
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
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North Carolina Supreme Court filing resources

Court role
North Carolina's highest court, with final review authority and oversight of the state judicial branch
Rules to check
North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure, appellate filing portal guidance, court calendars, and judicial branch notices
Deadline risk
North Carolina's 2026 holiday schedule includes Good Friday and a three-day Christmas closure