The University of South Carolina observes the same number of holidays as other state agencies, even though the days on which the holidays are observed may differ because of the academic schedule. When a university holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.
2026 Holiday Schedule
The following dates have been approved as the official university holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 19 |
| National Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 3 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, November 27 |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
| Day After Christmas | Monday, December 28 |
| December Holiday | Tuesday, December 29 |
| December Holiday | Wednesday, December 30 |
| December Holiday | Thursday, December 31 |
2027 Holiday Schedule
The following dates have been approved as the official university holidays in 2027:
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 18 |
| National Memorial Day | Monday, May 31 |
| Independence Day | Monday, July 5 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 6 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, November 26 |
| Christmas Eve | Friday, December 24 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 27 |
| Day After Christmas | Tuesday, December 28 |
| December Holiday | Wednesday, December 29 |
| December Holiday | Thursday, December 30 |
| December Holiday | Friday, December 31 |
| New Year’s Holiday | Monday, January 3, 2028 |
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