New York Court of Appeals

State High Court

The New York Court of Appeals is New York's highest court. It publishes rules of practice, court sessions, forms, digital submission resources, notices to the bar, and case materials

Court holidays Court Website Rules of Practice

Upcoming Court Closures

Election Day

Tuesday

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Veterans Day

Wednesday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday

Thu, Nov 26, 2026

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New York Court of Appeals filing resources

Court role: New York's highest court, with practice governed by 22 NYCRR Part 500
Filing stack: Use Rules of Practice, session calendars, forms, Court-PASS, and notices to the bar
Deadline risk: Appeal deadlines can turn on the court session calendar, digital submission requirements, and state holidays

Court sessions

Annual Court of Appeals session calendar and monthly appeal information

New York court terms and holidays

Official Unified Court System term calendar and holiday schedule for New York state courts