North Dakota real estate contract deadlines
The default deadlines in North Dakota'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 North Dakota Association of REALTORS Purchase Agreement (Rev. 1/2025).
| Deadline | When it's due |
|---|---|
| Earnest money due | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptanceMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday |
| Inspection contingency completion date | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptanceMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday |
| Preliminary loan commitment letterFinanced | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptanceMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday |
| Closing | Closing dateMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday |
Business days and holidays
Business days skip weekends and these North Dakota 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
- North Dakota holidayFri, Apr 3
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Independence Day (observed)Fri, Jul 3
- Labor DayMon, Sep 7
- 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
- North Dakota holidayFri, Mar 26
- Memorial DayMon, May 31
- Independence Day (observed)Mon, Jul 5
- Labor DayMon, Sep 6
- 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.