South Dakota state holidays 2027
South Dakota’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 12 dates, including Native Americans’ Day.
Next South Dakota state holiday: New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | 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 | JuneteenthObserved; June 19 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence DayObserved; July 4 is a Sunday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Native Americans’ Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | ChristmasObserved; December 25 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Fri | New Year’s Day (2028)Observed; January 1, 2028 is a Saturday | Offices closed |
How South Dakota compares with the federal calendar
- 10 of 11 federal holidays are on South Dakota’s 2027 list; South Dakota skips Columbus Day.
- 1 state-only date: Native Americans’ Day (Oct 11).
- Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19; state offices close Friday, June 18 instead.
- Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead.
- Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 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 2027
South Dakota’s 2027 closures create 10 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 3 | 3 days | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 16 – Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 13 – Feb 15 | 3 days | Presidents Day |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 18 – Jun 20 | 3 days | Juneteenth |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Oct 9 – Oct 11 | 3 days | Native Americans’ Day |
| Dec 24 – Dec 26 | 3 days | Christmas |
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | 3 days | New Year’s Day (2028) |
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 2027?
South Dakota’s 2027 list has 12 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 11, 2027) is not on South Dakota’s 2027 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 18, 2027.
Are South Dakota state offices closed on Good Friday 2027?
No. Good Friday (Friday, March 26) is not on South Dakota’s 2027 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 26, 2027) is not on South Dakota’s 2027 list.
What happens when a South Dakota state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027: Juneteenth falls on Saturday, June 19; state offices close Friday, June 18 instead. Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead. Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 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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