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. 

2018 Holiday Schedule

The following dates have been approved as the official university holidays in 2018.

New Year's Day	Monday, January 1, 2018
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Monday, January 15
National Memorial Day	Monday, May 28
Independence Day	Wednesday, July 4
Labor Day	Monday, September 3
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 22
Day After Thanksgiving	Friday, November 23
Christmas Eve	Monday, December 24
Christmas Day	Tuesday, December 25
Day After Christmas	Wednesday, December 26
December Holiday	Thursday, December 27
December Holiday	Friday, December 28
December Holiday	Monday, December 31
New Year’s Day (first 2019 holiday)	Tuesday, January 1 2019

Eligibility

University employees have the same number of paid holidays as other State employees even though the days on which the holidays are observed may differ because of the academic schedule. 

Holiday Leave

Holidays are to be taken on the day designated in the university holiday schedule unless it is necessary for the employee to be at work. To the extent possible, prior notice will be given to employees who must work on holidays. All holiday leave must be reported through the university’s time and attendance management system (iTAMS) or other applicable time recording system. For more information about entering time, or for additional details about holiday leave, please visit the Policies and Procedures section of this site.