Public Holidays in South Carolina 2026
All 14 public holidays in South Carolina for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in South Carolina 2026
South Carolina has 14 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 9 nationwide United States holidays plus 5 regional holidays: George Washington's Birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/19/2026 | Monday | |
| George Washington's Birthday | 02/16/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Confederate Memorial Day | 05/10/2026 | Sunday | Regional |
| Memorial Day | 05/25/2026 | Monday | |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | 06/19/2026 | Friday | |
| Independence Day | 07/04/2026 | Saturday | |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| Columbus Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Veterans Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 11/26/2026 | Thursday | |
| Day after Thanksgiving | 11/27/2026 | Friday | Regional |
| Christmas Eve | 12/24/2026 | Thursday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in South Carolina 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in South Carolina for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- January 16 (Friday) – Take one day off before Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 19) for a 4-day weekend from January 16 to 19.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off before George Washington's Birthday (Monday, February 16) for a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Columbus Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
Note: Confederate Memorial Day (May 10) falls on a Sunday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Carolina has 14 public holidays in 2026: 9 nationwide holidays plus 5 regional holidays (George Washington's Birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve).
In addition to the 9 nationwide holidays, South Carolina observes: George Washington's Birthday (February 16), Confederate Memorial Day (May 10), Columbus Day (October 12), Day after Thanksgiving (November 27), Christmas Eve (December 24).
The best bridge days in South Carolina in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 16 (Friday, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day), February 13 (Friday, before George Washington's Birthday), May 22 (Friday, before Memorial Day). Confederate Memorial Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The South Carolina public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.