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49 totalCheck public holidays and school term dates in South Carolina (SC), United States. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in South Carolina is Friday, April 10, 2026.
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Public holidays in South Carolina (SC) 2026
Public holidays in South Carolina include national dates such as New Year's Day and Christmas Day, along with region-specific holidays such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and George Washington's Birthday / Presidents Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 19
George Washington's Birthday / Presidents DayMonday, February 16
Confederate Memorial DayMonday, May 11
National Memorial DayMonday, May 25
Independence Day (observed)Friday, July 3
Labor DayMonday, September 7
Veterans DayWednesday, November 11
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26
Day after ThanksgivingFriday, November 27
Christmas EveThursday, December 24
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
Day after ChristmasMonday, December 28
Source: South Carolina Department of Administration. Last checked: April 9, 2026.
School term dates in South Carolina 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for South Carolina in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by districtVaries by districtSouth Carolina districts publish their own calendars. Use the official SCDE district information pages to find local calendars and websites. Source
Winter breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through South Carolina's official district directory. Source
Spring breakVaries by districtVaries by districtCheck your district calendar through South Carolina's official district directory. Source
Source: South Carolina Department of Education. Last checked: April 9, 2026.