South Dakota state holidays 2026
South Dakota’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 11 dates, including Native Americans’ Day.
Next South Dakota state holiday: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Presidents Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Juneteenth | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence DayObserved; July 4 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Native Americans’ Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas | Offices closed |
How South Dakota compares with the federal calendar
- 10 of 11 federal holidays are on South Dakota’s 2026 list; South Dakota skips Columbus Day.
- 1 state-only date: Native Americans’ Day (Oct 12).
- Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Friday, July 3 instead.
On a day that is a state holiday but not a federal one, federal offices, banks and the post office stay open. On a federal holiday that South Dakota skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for South Dakota state employees in 2026
South Dakota’s 2026 closures create 8 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | Presidents Day |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 19 – Jun 21 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 10 – Oct 12 | 3 days | Native Americans’ Day |
| Dec 25 – Dec 27 | 3 days | Christmas |
Based on a Monday–Friday schedule. Agencies with shift work, and employees covered by union contracts, can differ. Want to stretch these further? Try the PTO optimizer.
South Dakota state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do South Dakota state employees get in 2026?
South Dakota’s 2026 list has 11 full office-closure days. It includes 10 of the 11 federal holidays and 1 state-specific date. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in South Dakota?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) is not on South Dakota’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in South Dakota?
Yes. South Dakota state offices close for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Are South Dakota state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
No. Good Friday (Friday, April 3) is not on South Dakota’s 2026 list. The U.S. stock market is closed that day, but federal offices, banks and the post office are open.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in South Dakota?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on South Dakota’s 2026 list.
What happens when a South Dakota state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2026: Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Friday, July 3 instead.
How to read this list
Dates follow the rules in SDCL 1-5-1: a fixed-date holiday on Saturday is observed the preceding Friday, and on Sunday the following Monday. October’s holiday is Native Americans’ Day, not Columbus Day. Other days may be added by proclamation of the Governor or the President.
Rule-based: Calculated from the state law or rule linked on this page. Scope: State offices (SDCL 1-5-1 legal holidays). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
- South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation — Holiday Closures
- South Dakota Codified Laws § 1-5-1 — Holidays enumerated
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