South Carolina · 2026
South Carolina state holidays 2026, and when offices close.
South Carolina state government offices close for 13 holidays in 2026, including Confederate Memorial Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day after Christmas. They stay open on Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
Next state holiday:Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
| Holiday | Date | State offices | Federal offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Closed | Closed |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Closed | Closed |
| Washington's BirthdayPresidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Closed | Closed |
| Confederate Memorial Day | Mon, May 11Sun, May 10 is a weekend | Closed | Open |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Closed | Closed |
| JuneteenthFederal holiday only | Fri, Jun 19 | Open | Closed |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 3Sat, Jul 4 is a weekend | Closed | Closed |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Closed | Closed |
| Columbus DayFederal holiday only | Mon, Oct 12 | Open | Closed |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Closed | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Closed | Closed |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24 | Closed | Open |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Closed | Closed |
| Day after Christmas | Mon, Dec 28Sat, Dec 26 is a weekend | Closed | Open |
These are the days state government offices close. Private employers set their own holidays, and a governor can add a day by proclamation.
2026 in South Carolina, month by month.
13
State holidays in 2026
248
Working days for South Carolina state offices
-2
Working days against the federal calendar (250)
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Questions
How many state holidays does South Carolina have in 2026?
13. State offices close on 13 weekdays in 2026.
Which holidays does South Carolina have that federal workers don't?
Confederate Memorial Day (Sun, May 10), Day after Thanksgiving (Fri, Nov 27), Christmas Eve (Thu, Dec 24) and Day after Christmas (Sat, Dec 26).
Does South Carolina close for every federal holiday?
No. State offices stay open on Juneteenth and Columbus Day, which are federal holidays, so federal offices, banks and post offices close those days.
How many working days are in 2026 in South Carolina?
248 for state government, against 250 for federal workers, counting Monday to Friday.
Are banks open on South Carolina's state holidays?
Usually, yes. Banks follow the Federal Reserve's schedule, which only has federal holidays, so they're open on days like Confederate Memorial Day. State offices and state courts close.
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