State of South Dakota Holidays & Observances

Comprehensive list South Dakota Official National and State Holidays and how they are observed

South Dakota State Day: November 2
Became the 40th State to join the Union that makes up our Nation.

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List of South Dakota Legal Public Holidays 

Sunday - first day of each week

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 3rd Monday in January

Presidents' Day - 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day - last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - 1st Monday in September

Native Americans' Day - 2nd Monday in October

Veterans' Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day - December 25

South Dakota Special Observances 

Little Big Horn Recognition Day - June 25

Wounded Knee Day - December 29

Arbor Day - last Friday in April

Bill of Rights Day - December 15

Joe Foss Day - April 17

POW/MIA Recognition Day - 3rd Friday of September

Purple Heart Recognition Day - August 7

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day - March 13

Day of the American Cowboy - 4th Saturday of July

Peter Norbeck Day - August 27

State Statutes:  (Source)

This article updated as of November 2023. While every attempt is made to be sure the information is accurate, we do not guarantee the information provided. States determine these holidays and new calendars and dates observed each year and may eliminate or add holidays and observances. Please check with your local state government website for the most up to date information and legal holiday guidelines. 

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