South Carolina state holidays 2026
The South Carolina state holidays for 2026 give South Carolina state employees 13 days off, starting with New Year's Day on . A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
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How South Carolina sets its holidays
These are the days off for South Carolina state government employees (executive branch). They come from S.C. Code § 53-5-10; Division of State Human Resources holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in South Carolina may follow their own schedules.
Weekend rule
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.
Some South Carolina holidays follow their own weekend rule:
- Christmas Day: on a Saturday: the following Monday; on a Sunday: the following Monday.
- Day after Christmas: on a Saturday: the following Monday; on a Sunday: the following Tuesday; on a Monday: the following Tuesday.
In 2026, 3 holidays are observed on a different day because of the weekend: Confederate Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Day after Christmas.
Compared with the federal calendar
South Carolina adds 4 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Confederate Memorial Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Day after Christmas.
It does not list these federal holidays: Juneteenth National Independence Day and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.
Listed under a South Carolina name: Presidents' Day as “Washington's Birthday / Presidents' Day” and Memorial Day as “National Memorial Day”.
Colleges and universities may observe holidays on different dates.
Sources
Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on South Carolina's own calendar for that year), computed (calculated from statute or written policy) or projected (based on recent official lists). How we check each source: Sources & methodology. Banks in South Carolina follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
How many paid holidays do South Carolina state employees get in 2026?
13 holidays with a day off.
Is Juneteenth National Independence Day a holiday in South Carolina?
Not for South Carolina state offices. South Carolina's state calendar does not list Juneteenth National Independence Day, so South Carolina state offices are open on Friday, June 19, 2026 unless another rule applies. Federal offices are closed that day.
What happens when a South Carolina holiday falls on a weekend?
A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday. 2 holidays have their own rule: Christmas Day and Day after Christmas.
Are South Carolina bank holidays the same as state holidays?
No. Banks in South Carolina follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, which closes on 10 days in 2026 and does not move Saturday holidays. See the bank holidays 2026 page.