Utah custody schedule 2027 minimum parent-time, Utah Code 81-9-302 (formerly 30-3-35)

Child 5 to 18; minimum schedule under §81-9-302 for the noncustodial parent (b) when the parents do not agree; default (non-elected) times; 2027 version of the statute.

Weekday evening §81-9-302(2)(a)(i)

“one weekday evening to be specified by the noncustodial parent or the court or Wednesday evening if not specified, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m.”

Alternating weekends §81-9-302(2)(b)(i)

“beginning on the first weekend after entry of the decree, alternating weekends beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and ending on Sunday at 8:30 p.m.”

Extended summer parent-time (noncustodial, up to 4 weeks) §81-9-302(2)(d), (3)(a)-(b), (3)(d)

“the noncustodial parent is entitled up to four weeks of parent-time with the minor child when school is not in session for summer break, beginning at 8 a.m. on the first day and ending at 8:30 p.m. on the last day.”

Extended summer parent-time (custodial, 2 weeks) §81-9-302(3)(c)

“A custodial parent is entitled to uninterrupted parent-time with the minor child for two weeks when school is not in session for summer break, beginning at 8 a.m. on the first day and ending at 8:30 p.m. on the last day.”

Summer notice deadlines §81-9-302(4)

“in odd-numbered years: (A) the noncustodial parent shall provide notice to the custodial parent by May 1; and (B) the custodial parent shall provide notice to the noncustodial parent by May 15; and (ii) in even-numbered years: (A) the custodial parent shall provide notice to the noncustodial parent by May 1; and (B) the noncustodial parent shall provide notice to the custodial parent by May 15.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day §81-9-302(12) table

“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | (1) Holiday begins: (a) at the time that school is dismissed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; or (b) Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the election of the parent granted the holiday. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. | Odd years | Even years”

Presidents' Day §81-9-302(12) table

“Presidents' Day | (1) Holiday begins: (a) at the time that school is dismissed for Presidents' Day; or (b) Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the election of the parent granted the holiday. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on the day before school resumes. | Even years | Odd years”

Spring Break §81-9-302(12) table

“Spring Break | (1) Holiday begins at: (a) the time that school is dismissed for spring break; or (b) 5:30 p.m. on the day that school dismisses for spring break at the election of the parent granted the holiday. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on the day before school resumes. | Odd years | Even years”

Memorial Day §81-9-302(12) table

“Memorial Day | (1) Holiday begins: (a) at the time that school is dismissed for Memorial Day; or (b) Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the election of the parent granted the holiday. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on Memorial Day. | Even years | Odd years”

Mother's Day §81-9-302(12) table

“Mother's Day | (1) Holiday begins at 5:30 p.m. on the day before Mother's Day. (2) Holiday ends on Mother's Day at 8:30 p.m. | All years if noncustodial parent is the mother or other parent granted the holiday in the order. | All years if custodial parent is the mother or other parent granted the holiday in the order.”

Father's Day §81-9-302(12) table

“Father's Day | (1) Holiday begins at 5:30 p.m. on the day before Father's Day. (2) Holiday ends on Father's Day at 8:30 p.m. | All years if noncustodial parent is the father or other parent granted the holiday in the order. | All years if custodial parent is the father or other parent granted the holiday in the order.”

Juneteenth National Freedom Day §81-9-302(12) table (2027 version)

“Juneteenth National Freedom Day | (1) Holiday begins on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and ends on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., if Juneteenth National Freedom Day is on the day before Father's Day. (2) Holiday begins on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. and ends on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., if Juneteenth National Freedom Day is on Father's Day or on the day following Father's Day. (3) Holiday begins at 5:30 p.m. on the day before Juneteenth National Freedom Day and ends at 8:30 p.m. on the day following Juneteenth National Freedom Day, unless Juneteenth National Freedom Day is on Father's Day, the day before Father's Day, or the day following Father's Day. | Even years | Odd years”

Independence Day §81-9-302(12) table

“Independence Day | (1) Holiday begins on July 3rd at 5:30 p.m. (2) Holiday ends on July 5th at 8:30 p.m. | Odd years | Even years”

Pioneer Day §81-9-302(12) table

“Pioneer Day | (1) Holiday begins on July 23rd at 5:30 p.m. (2) Holiday ends on July 25th at 8:30 p.m. | Even years | Odd years”

Labor Day §81-9-302(12) table

“Labor Day | (1) Holiday begins: (a) at the time that school is dismissed for Labor Day; or (b) Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the election of the parent granted the holiday. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on Labor Day. | Odd years | Even years”

Fall Break (UEA) §81-9-302(12) table

“Fall Break | (1) Holiday begins at: (a) the time that school is dismissed for fall break; or (b) 5:30 p.m. on the day school is dismissed for fall break at the election of the parent granted the holiday. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on the day before school resumes. | Odd years | Even years”

Halloween §81-9-302(12) table

“Halloween | (1) Holiday begins on October 31st or the day that Halloween is traditionally celebrated in the local community: (a) at the time that school is dismissed; or (b) at 3 p.m. if there is no school. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on the same day the holiday begins. | Even years | Odd years”

Thanksgiving §81-9-302(12) table

“Thanksgiving | (1) Holiday begins at: (a) the time that school is dismissed for Thanksgiving; or (b) 5:30 p.m. on the day that school dismisses for Thanksgiving at the election of the parent granted the holiday. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on the day before school resumes. | Even years | Odd years”

Winter Break, first half (to Dec 27) §81-9-302(12) table

“Winter Break (First Half) | (1) Holiday begins at: (a) the time that school dismisses for winter break; or (b) 5:30 p.m. on the day that school dismisses for winter break at the election of the parent granted the holiday. (2) Holiday ends on December 27th at 8:30 p.m. | Odd years | Even years”

Winter Break, second half (from Dec 27) §81-9-302(12) table

“Winter Break (Second Half) | (1) Holiday begins on December 27th at 8:30 p.m. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. on the day before school resumes after the winter break. | Even years | Odd years”

Day of the child's birthday §81-9-302(12) table

“Day of Minor Child's Birthday | (1) Holiday begins at 3 p.m. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. | Even years | Odd years”

Day before or after the child's birthday §81-9-302(12) table

“Day Before or After Minor Child's Birthday | (1) Holiday begins at 3 p.m. (2) Holiday ends at 8:30 p.m. | Odd years | Even years”

Transcribed from Utah Code §81-9-302, Minimum schedule for parent-time for a minor child five to 18 years old, version 'Effective 1/1/2027' (Amended by Chapter 126, 2026 General Session), Utah Code §81-9-302, 'Current Version' (Effective 5/6/2026, Superseded 1/1/2027; Amended by Chapter 155, 2026 General Session) — differs only in the Juneteenth row, Utah Code §81-9-301, Definitions for part ('Juneteenth National Freedom Day', 'Weekends'), Enacted by Chapter 366, 2024 General Session, Utah Code §81-9-303, Optional schedule for parent-time for a minor child five to 18 years old, version effective 1/1/2027, read 2026-10-25.