The U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina Aiken District has announced it will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
According to the court, “In observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Court will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Court’s CM/ECF system will be available for electronic filing and research. Electronic Self-Representation (eSR) and the Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) are available for pro se filings.”
During this closure, individuals can continue to file documents electronically through the CM/ECF system. Those representing themselves in court cases can use both the Electronic Self-Representation (eSR) and Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) platforms to submit their filings.



