Louisiana real estate contract deadlines
The default deadlines in Louisiana'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 LREC Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell (mandatory, Rev. 01/2026).
| Deadline | When it's due |
|---|---|
| Deposit delivered (within 72 hours) | 3 days after acceptance |
| Due diligence and inspection (DDI) period ends | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Walk-through window opens (5 days before the act of sale) | 5 days before closing |
| Buyer may terminate within 72 hours of the Property Disclosure (if received after signing) | 3 days after the Property Disclosure arrived |
| Act of sale | Closing date |
Business days and holidays
Business days skip weekends and these Louisiana holidays. A deadline counted in business days never lands on one.
2026
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Louisiana holidayThu, Jan 8
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 16
- Louisiana holidayFri, Apr 3
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Independence DaySat, Jul 4
- Louisiana holidaySun, Aug 30
- Labor DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Louisiana holidaySun, Nov 1
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
2027
- New Year's DayFri, Jan 1
- Louisiana holidayFri, Jan 8
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 18
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 15
- Louisiana holidayFri, Mar 26
- Memorial DayMon, May 31
- Independence Day (observed)Mon, Jul 5
- Louisiana holidayMon, Aug 30
- Labor DayMon, Sep 6
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 11
- Louisiana holidayMon, Nov 1
- Veterans DayThu, Nov 11
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 25
- Christmas DaySat, Dec 25
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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.