South Carolina’s 2026 holiday calendar includes all major federal holidays and several extra state-only observances, such as Confederate Memorial Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and the Day After Christmas. These dates guide closures for state offices, courts, and many public agencies.
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South Carolina State Holidays 2026 PDF
South Carolina State Holidays 2026 PDF
South Carolina State Holidays — 2026
South Carolina observes all major federal holidays in 2026, along with several state-exclusive holidays such as Confederate Memorial Day, the Friday After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and the Day After Christmas. These holidays apply to state government offices, courts, and many public institutions.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes / Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Presidents’ Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| May 11, 2026 | Monday | Confederate Memorial Day | State Holiday (SC Only) |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | Independence Day (Observed) | Observed Holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labor Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| November 27, 2026 | Friday | Friday After Thanksgiving | State Holiday |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | State Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Federal + State Holiday |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Day After Christmas | State Holiday |
South Carolina Holiday FAQs (2026)
Does South Carolina observe Confederate Memorial Day?
Yes. It is a state-specific holiday observed on May 11.
Is the Friday after Thanksgiving a holiday?
Yes, South Carolina includes it as an additional state holiday.
Does South Carolina observe Christmas Eve and the Day After Christmas?
Yes—both dates are official state holidays.
