Public holidays 2026 in South Carolina
Official holiday calendar, long weekends and working days.
14
holidays
4
long weekends
250
working days
Next holiday: Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · in 20 days
| Date | Day | Holiday | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | National |
| February 16 | Monday | Washington's Birthday | National |
| May 10 | Sunday | Confederate Memorial Day | Regional |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | National |
| June 19 | Friday | Juneteenth | National |
| July 3 | Friday | Independence Day (substitute day) | National |
| July 4 | Saturday | Independence Day | National |
| September 7 | Monday | Labour Day | National |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day | National |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veterans Day | National |
| November 26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day | National |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Regional |
In 2026 there are 14 official public holidays in South Carolina: 12 national and 2 regional. 3 fall on a weekend, so the year has 250 working days (Monday to Friday).
The next holiday is Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (20 days away).
Long weekends 2026 in South Carolina
We found 4 possible long weekends: take the listed days off to join the holiday and the weekend.
| Holiday | Days to take off | Total days off |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday January 2 | 4 days |
| Veterans Day | Monday November 9, Tuesday November 10 | 5 days |
| Veterans Day | Thursday November 12, Friday November 13 | 5 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | Friday November 27 | 4 days |
Working days per month in 2026
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 19 |
| December | 22 |
Regional holidays in South Carolina
- Confederate Memorial Day (Sunday, May 10, 2026): only in South Carolina.
- Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26, 2026): also a holiday in 1 other state.
Frequently asked questions
14 official holidays, 11 of them on weekdays.
Veterans Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
250 working days (Monday to Friday) in South Carolina.