The instant appeal was taken from an order overruling defendant's motion for new trial which was entered on September 12, 1980. The appeal was filed October 15, 1980. Held:

The appeal must be dismissed. The thirtieth day for filing the appeal fell on October 12, 1980, a Sunday. The following Monday, October 13, 1980, was a holiday. Thus, the defendant had until October 14, 1980, to file the appeal but failed to do so until the following day.

Even as to criminal cases, " 'the proper and timely filing of the notice of appeal is an absolute requirement to confer jurisdiction upon the appellate court.' " Hester v. State, 242 Ga. 173, 175 (249 SE2d 547). Accord, Lowe v. State, 149 Ga. App. 700 (257 SE2d 48); Pittman v. State, 229 Ga. 656 (193 SE2d 820). No extension of the time for filing having been granted, the appeal was untimely.

Lawrence Lee Washburn III, for appellant.