Massachusetts real estate contract deadlines
The default deadlines in Massachusetts'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 Offer (GBREB RA101 or MAR #501), then a Purchase and Sale Agreement (GBREB RA700, MAR #503 or REBA Form 21).
| Deadline | When it's due |
|---|---|
| Purchase and sale agreement signed | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Inspection contingency | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Mortgage commitment dateFinanced | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Walk-through (within 48 hours before closing) | 2 days before closing |
| Closing | Closing date |
Business days and holidays
Business days skip weekends and these Massachusetts 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
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 16
- Massachusetts holidayMon, Apr 20
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- JuneteenthFri, Jun 19
- Independence DaySat, Jul 4
- Labor DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- 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
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 15
- Massachusetts holidayMon, Apr 19
- Memorial DayMon, May 31
- JuneteenthSat, Jun 19
- Independence Day (observed)Mon, Jul 5
- Labor DayMon, Sep 6
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 11
- 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.