Washington real estate contract deadlines
The default deadlines in Washington'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 NWMLS Form 21 Residential Purchase and Sale Agreement (Rev. 2/26), with Forms 35 and 22A.
| Deadline | When it's due |
|---|---|
| Earnest money delivered | 2 days after acceptancePeriods of 5 days or fewer count business daysMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holidayYour contract can change the number |
| Seller disclosure (Form 17) delivered | 5 business days after acceptance |
| Buyer may rescind after Form 17 (3 business days) | 3 business days after Form 17 arrived |
| Inspection period ends (Form 35) | 10 days after acceptancePeriods of 5 days or fewer count business daysMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holidayYour contract can change the number |
| Financing contingency (Form 22A)Financed | 21 days after acceptancePeriods of 5 days or fewer count business daysMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holidayYour contract can change the number |
| Buyer's response if the appraisal is low | 3 days after the appraisal arrivedPeriods of 5 days or fewer count business daysMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holidayYour contract can change the number |
| 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 Washington 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
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- JuneteenthFri, Jun 19
- Independence Day (observed)Fri, Jul 3
- Labor DayMon, Sep 7
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26
- Day after ThanksgivingFri, Nov 27
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
2027
- New Year's DayFri, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 18
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 15
- Memorial DayMon, May 31
- Juneteenth (observed)Fri, Jun 18
- Independence Day (observed)Mon, Jul 5
- Labor DayMon, Sep 6
- Veterans DayThu, Nov 11
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 25
- Day after ThanksgivingFri, Nov 26
- 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.