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.
Holiday Schedule
The following dates were approved as the official university holidays.
2022 Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day (observed) | Monday, January 3, 2022 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 17 |
| National Memorial Day | Monday, May 30 |
| Independence Day | Monday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 5 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 24 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, November 25 |
| Christmas Eve (observed) | Friday, December 23 |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Monday, December 26 |
| Day After Christmas (observed) | Tuesday, December 27 |
| December Holiday | Wednesday, December 28 |
| December Holiday | Thursday, December 29 |
| December Holiday | Friday, December 30 |
| New Year's Day (first 2023 holiday) | Monday, January 2, 2023 |
2023 Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day (observed) | Monday, January 2, 2023 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 16 |
| National Memorial Day | Monday, May 29 |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23 |
| Day After Thanksgiving | Friday, November 24 |
| Christmas Eve (observed) | Friday, December 22 |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Monday, December 25 |
| Day After Christmas (observed) | Tuesday, December 26 |
| December Holiday | Wednesday, December 27 |
| December Holiday | Thursday, December 28 |
| December Holiday | Friday, December 29 |
| New Year's Day (first 2024 holiday) | Monday, January 1, 2024 |
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 Absence System 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.