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South Dakota Legal Holidays Laws<\/h1>\n
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A holiday is often a happy day. Whether the kids are home from school or you\u2019re off work for a long weekend, holidays can be a welcome relief. Many major holidays are either established or recognized by state and federal law. There are also various laws and regulations for when holidays are observed and what kind of observance will occur. Many states recognize holidays that aren\u2019t observed (or even heard of) in other states. Here\u2019s a brief summary of South Dakota\u2019s legal holidays.<\/p>\n

South Dakota Legal Holidays<\/h2>\n

All of the major American holidays are legal holidays in South Dakota. Sundays are also legal holidays in the state. It\u2019s also one of two states that recognize Native Americans\u2019 Day (the other is California). This isn\u2019t necessarily an additional holiday, however. South Dakota\u2019s Native Americans\u2019 Day falls on the second Monday in October \u2013 when other states recognize Columbus Day. South Dakota law also recognizes holidays proclaimed by the President of the United States and the governor.<\/p>\n

There are also provisions for determining when some observances occur. Independence Day, New Year\u2019s Day, Veterans\u2019 Day, and Christmas are always observed even when they fall on a weekend. If they\u2019re on a Sunday the state observes the holiday the following Monday, and if they\u2019re on a Saturday the state observes the holiday on the preceding Friday. Finally, South Dakota law permits anyone required to perform a contractually or legally obligated act on a day that turns out to be a holiday to perform it on the following day. South Dakota has no laws on holiday pay.<\/p>\n\n
Code Section<\/b><\/td>\n1-5-1.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Holidays<\/b><\/td>\nNew Year\u2019s Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Native Americans\u2019 Day; Veterans\u2019 Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
What Happens If a Holiday Falls on a Sunday?<\/b><\/td>\nWhen Independence Day, New Year\u2019s Day, Veterans\u2019 Day, or Christmas Day fall on a Sunday it is observed on the following Monday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
What Happens If a Holiday Falls on a Saturday?<\/b><\/td>\nWhen Independence Day, New Year\u2019s Day, Veterans\u2019 Day, or Christmas Day fall on a Saturday it is observed on the preceding Friday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Law Requiring Holiday Pay?<\/b><\/td>\nNo.<\/td>\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

Related Resources for Legal Holidays Laws<\/h2>\n

Legal holidays can differ from state to state. FindLaw offers more information about state legal holiday laws<\/a> in general. Holidays can often raise questions related to employment law<\/a> and wages and benefits<\/a>. If you or someone you know may have a claim related to holidays, talking to a local employment lawyer<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n

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