Indiana real estate contract deadlines
The default deadlines in Indiana's standard purchase contract, how each one is counted, the holidays that move them, and a free calculator.
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Default deadlines
From the Indiana Association of REALTORS Purchase Agreement (Improved Property), Form #02.
| Deadline | When it's due |
|---|---|
| Earnest money to escrow agent | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Inspection and response period ends | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Loan approval (including appraisal)Financed | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Closing | Closing date |
Business days and holidays
Business days skip weekends and these Indiana holidays. A deadline counted in business days never lands on one.
2026
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Indiana holidayThu, Feb 12
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 16
- Indiana holidayFri, Apr 3
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Independence Day (observed)Fri, Jul 3
- Labor DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Indiana holidayTue, Nov 3
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
2027
- New Year's DayFri, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 18
- Indiana holidayFri, Feb 12
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 15
- Indiana holidayFri, Mar 26
- Memorial DayMon, May 31
- Independence Day (observed)Mon, Jul 5
- Labor DayMon, Sep 6
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 11
- Veterans DayThu, Nov 11
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 25
- Christmas Day (observed)Fri, Dec 24
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These are the printed defaults of the standard form. Your signed contract and its addenda control, and the numbers often change from deal to deal. Always check each date against your contract. This page is general information, not legal advice. Last updated October 2026.