S.C. Code Ann. § 53-5-60 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5 / Section 53-5-60
SECTION 53-5-60. All first Mondays in month must be business days for certain purposes.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 53-5-10 and 53-5-30, each first Monday in any month shall be a legal day for judicial or sheriff's sales or the transaction of any legal business.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-80 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-80
SECTION 53-3-80. Martin Luther King Day.
Status: in_force

The third Monday of January of each year, is declared to be Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in South Carolina. Editor's Note The preamble to 1975 Act No. 31 (1975 (59) 34) provides: "Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his work to his race, the nation, and the world; and "Whereas, in rememberance of his devoted life and teachings of the moral injustices committed to the oppressed; and "Whereas, his voice was recognized in this nation as a voice of the Blacks, the poor, and the underprivileged, always carrying their flag; and "Whereas, he gave his life to his belief and principles that all men should be treated with justice and equality; and "Whereas, his tragic death made all Americans more aware of the challenge to make our lives and the lives of others better; and "Whereas, the General Assembly desires to perpetuate his memory. Now, therefore, "Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:" Effect of Amendment The 2000 amendment substituted "The third Monday of January of each year" for "January fifteenth of each year, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday".
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-40 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-40
SECTION 53-1-40. Unlawful to work on Sunday.
Status: in_force

On the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in worldly work, labor, business of his ordinary calling or the selling or offering to sell, publicly or privately or by telephone, at retail or at wholesale to the consumer any goods, wares or merchandise or to employ others to engage in work, labor, business or selling or offering to sell any goods, wares or merchandise, excepting work of necessity or charity. Provided, that in Charleston County the foregoing shall not apply to any person who conscientiously believes, because of his religion, that the seventh day of the week ought to be observed as the Sabbath and who actually refrains from secular business or labor on that day.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-70 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-70
SECTION 53-3-70. Loyalty Day.
Status: in_force

May first of every year shall be designated as Loyalty Day in this State.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-160 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-160
SECTION 53-1-160. Suspension of Sunday work prohibitions.
Status: in_force

(A) In addition to other exemptions provided by statute, the county governing body may by ordinance suspend the application of the Sunday work prohibitions provided in Chapter 1 of Title 53 in a county which does not qualify for the exemption provided in Section 53-1-150. If the county governing body suspends the application of Sunday work prohibitions, any employee of any business which operates on Sunday under the provisions of this section has the option of refusing to work in accordance with Section 53-1-100. Any employer who dismisses or demotes an employee because he is a conscientious objector to Sunday work is subject to a civil penalty of treble the damages found by the court or the jury plus court costs and the employee's attorney's fees. The court may order the employer to rehire or reinstate the employee in the same position he was in prior to the dismissal or demotion without forfeiture of compensation, rank, or grade. No proprietor of a retail establishment who is opposed to working on Sunday may be forced by his lessor or franchisor to open his establishment on Sunday nor may there be discrimination against persons whose regular day of worship is Saturday. (B) In addition to other exemptions provided by statute, the Sunday work prohibitions provided in Chapter 1 of Title 53 may only be continued: (1) in a county which does not qualify for the exemption provided in Section 53-1-150 within ninety days before the 1996 general election; or (2) in a county in which the county governing body has not suspended application of the Sunday work prohibitions by ordinance as provided in subsection (A) within ninety days before the 1996 general election; if a majority of the qualified electors of that county voting in a referendum at the time of the 1996 general election vote in favor of the continued prohibition on Sunday work. (C) The county election commission shall place the question in subsection (G) on the ballot in November 1996 in a county: (1) which does not qualify for the exemption provided in Section 53-1-150 within ninety days before the 1996 general election; or (2) in which the county governing body has not suspended application of the Sunday work prohibitions by ordinance as provided in subsection (A) within ninety days before the 1996 general election. (D) The state election laws shall apply to the referendum, mutatis mutandis. The State Board of Canvassers shall publish the results of the referendum within each county and certify them to the Secretary of State. (E) If a county in which the referendum is to be held qualifies for the exemption provided in Section 53-1-150 after September 1, 1996, and before November 5, 1996, the county governing body shall direct the county election commission not to place the question on the ballot and not to hold the referendum. (F) If the result of this referendum is not in favor of a continuation of the prohibition on Sunday work within the county, Chapter 1 of Title 53 shall not apply within such county after the result of the referendum is certified to the Secretary of State. Any employee of any business which operates on Sunday under the provisions of this section has the option of refusing to work in accordance with Section 53-1-100. Any employer who dismisses or demotes an employee because he is a conscientious objector to Sunday work is subject to a civil penalty of treble the damages found by the court or the jury plus court costs and the employee's attorney's fees. The court may order the employer to rehire or reinstate the employee in the same position he was in prior to the dismissal or demotion without forfeiture of compensation, rank, or grade. No proprietor of a retail establishment who is opposed to working on Sunday may be forced by his lessor or franchisor to open his establishment on Sunday nor may there be discrimination against persons whose regular day of worship is Saturday. (G) The question put before the voters shall read as follows: "Shall the prohibition on Sunday work continue in this county subject to an employee's right to elect not to work on Sunday if the prohibition is not continued after certification of the result of this referendum to the Secretary of State? Yes [] No []" (H) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A) through (G), the referendum provided by subsection (B) must be held in a county which qualified for the exemption provided in Section 53-1-150 after May 8, 1985.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-10 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-10
SECTION 53-1-10. Permit required for holding sports and entertainment events.
Status: in_force

(A) It shall be unlawful to operate for professional purposes athletic events, public exhibitions, historic or musical entertainment, or concerts unless a permit shall first be obtained from the town or city council, if the activity is in an incorporated town or city, or from the governing body of the county if the activity takes place outside of an incorporated town or city by either the sponsor of the athletic or entertainment event or exhibition or the individual participant. (B) When a permit is granted as required by this section, the town or city council or county governing body may by resolution suspend the 1:30 p.m. opening hour provided in Section 53-1-5 and allow businesses to operate after the hour of 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Effect of Amendment The 1995 amendment designated the first paragraph as (A) and added paragraph (B).
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-210 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-210
SECTION 53-3-210. South Carolina Day of Service.
Status: in_force

The third Saturday in May of each year is declared to be "South Carolina Day of Service" in South Carolina; and all South Carolinians are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand to make a positive difference in our great State. Editor's Note 2016 Act No. 235, preamble, provides as follows: "Whereas, while 2015 was a year of unparalleled tragedies and other difficult challenges in South Carolina, the compassion, faith, and courageous endeavors of our people and communities set the Palmetto State apart, showing that in times of need we come together, neighbors helping neighbors; and "Whereas, sustained efforts to fill unmet community needs through such activities as checking on neighbors, delivering meals, removing litter and beautifying an area, mentoring a student, or repairing a building will continue to unite the citizens of our State; and "Whereas, Leadership South Carolina Class of 2016 is establishing an annual South Carolina Day of Service on the third Saturday of May to support and celebrate the spirit of the Palmetto State by encouraging our residents to give back to their communities and State in a meaningful, yet simple, way; and "Whereas, an annual South Carolina Day of Service provides a unique opportunity to volunteer as an individual, group, school, or business to create a better South Carolina."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-30 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-30
SECTION 53-3-30. General Pulaski's Memorial Day.
Status: in_force

The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon officials of the government to display the flag of the United States on all governmental buildings on October eleventh of each year and inviting the people of the State to observe the day in schools and churches or other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of the death of General Casimir Pulaski.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-230 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-230
SECTION 53-3-230. Penn Center Heritage Day.
Status: in_force

The second Saturday of November of each year is designated as 'Penn Center Heritage Day' in South Carolina to promote and preserve Penn Center's true history and culture through its commitment to education, community development, and social justice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-185 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-185
SECTION 53-3-185. Vietnam Veterans Survivors' and Remembrance Day.
Status: in_force

The first Friday in May of each year is declared to be "Vietnam Veterans Survivors' and Remembrance Day" in South Carolina.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-320 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-320
SECTION 53-3-320. Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of September of each year is designated as "Blood Cancer Awareness Month."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-120 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-120
SECTION 53-1-120. Employment of children in certain establishments on Sunday; opposition to Sunday work.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to employ, require or permit the employment of children to work or labor in any mercantile establishment or manufacturing establishment on Sunday. Provided, that no employee shall be required to work on Sunday, who is conscientiously opposed to Sunday work; and if any employee should refuse to work on Sunday on account of conscientious or physical objections he or she shall not jeopardize his or her seniority rights by such refusal or be discriminated against in any other manner. This section shall not apply to those manufacturing establishments described in Section 53-1-130. The term "mercantile establishment" shall be construed to mean any place where goods or wares are offered or exposed for sale, except cafeterias and restaurants. The term "manufacturing establishment" shall be construed to mean any plant or place of business engaged in manufacturing. The Commissioner of Labor and factory inspectors are charged with the enforcement of this section. The commission and his duly authorized agents or inspectors shall have free access to any place where children are employed for the purpose of enforcing compliance with the provisions of this section. Any person who hinders or obstructs the commissioner, or any of his duly authorized agents or inspectors in the performance of their duties shall be guilty of violating this section. Any person violating any of the provisions hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, or imprisonment not to exceed thirty days for each offense.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-250 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-250
SECTION 53-3-250. Atomic Veterans Day.
Status: in_force

The sixteenth day of July of each year is designated as "Atomic Veterans Day" in South Carolina.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-260 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-260
SECTION 53-3-260. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day.
Status: in_force

The third Tuesday in February of each year is designated as "Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day" in South Carolina.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-150 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-150
SECTION 53-1-150. Certain counties exempt; rights of employees, lessees, and franchisees to refuse to work; discrimination against persons who worship on Saturday prohibited.
Status: in_force

(A) The General Assembly finds that certain areas of the State would benefit greatly from a complete exemption from Chapter 1 of Title 53. This benefit would be a result of an expanded tax base thereby reducing the burden placed on property owners through the property tax. Allowing the operation of establishments on Sunday in these areas also would reduce the property tax burden through additional accommodations tax revenue which allows these areas to provide necessary governmental service from these revenues. (B) The provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 53 do not apply to any county area, as defined in Section 6-4-5(1), which collects more than nine hundred thousand dollars in one fiscal year in revenues from the accommodations tax provided for in Section 12-36-2630(3) and imposed in Section 12-36-920(A). After a county area has collected more than nine hundred thousand dollars in one fiscal year in revenues from the accommodations tax provided for in Section 12-36-2630(3) and imposed in Section 12-36-920(A), the exclusion from the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 53 will continue from year to year irrespective of whether revenue falls below nine hundred thousand dollars in subsequent years. (C) Any employee of any business which operates on Sunday under the provisions of this section has the option of refusing to work in accordance with Section 53-1-100. Any employer who dismisses or demotes an employee because he is a conscientious objector to Sunday work is subject to a civil penalty of treble the damages found by the court or the jury plus court costs and the employee's attorney's fees. The court may order the employer to rehire or reinstate the employee in the same position he was in prior to dismissal or demotion without forfeiture of compensation, rank, or grade. No proprietor of a retail establishment who is opposed to working on Sunday may be forced by his lessor or franchisor to open his establishment on Sunday nor may there be discrimination against persons whose regular day of worship is Saturday. Effect of Amendment The 1995 amendment, in subsection (B), changed the statutory references and added the last sentence.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-310 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-310
SECTION 53-3-310. Middle Level Education Month.
Status: in_force

The month of March of each year is designated as "Middle Level Education Month" to recognize the importance of middle level education for students. Code Commissioner's Note At the direction of the Code Commissioner, Section 53-3-270, as added by 2024 Act No. 110, SECTION 1, was redesignated as Section 53-3-310 to accommodate the addition of Section 53-3-270, added by 2023 Act No. 34, SECTION 1. Editor's Note 2024 Act No. 110, preamble, provides as follows: "Whereas, middle school, also known as intermediate school or junior high school, is an important time in a student's educational development. Students develop more critical thinking skills and begin to choose electives based on their personal interests; and "Whereas, the middle school creates a positive environment for adolescents to develop socially, emotionally, psychologically, and academically; and "Whereas, middle school students are on a journey to discover their identities as individuals. Guidance through communication is key, when dealing with young adults; and "Whereas, the essential role that middle school education plays in the formative years of adolescents is contributed to the dedication and hard work of the middle school educators, administrators, and support personnel; and "Whereas, middle school educators, parents, and guardians must provide students with proper orientation and supervision, ensuring all students will be college and career ready; and "Whereas, middle school eighth-grade level is a critical year because testing at this grade level provides statistics of a student's ability to succeed; and "Whereas, parents are less involved than they are in elementary school giving students more freedom and independence but also more responsibility. Students in middle school experience a more rigorous course load and can take advanced classes in subjects in which they excel; and "Whereas, middle school is a significant time in every student's educational journey and deserves to be recognized for its importance. Now, therefore, [text of Act]."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-140 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-140
SECTION 53-1-140. Manufacturing of bakery products as requiring continuous operation.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this chapter, the "manufacturing of bakery products" is defined as being a chemical manufacturing process requiring continuous, uninterrupted operation.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-35 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-35
SECTION 53-3-35. General Francis Marion Memorial Day.
Status: in_force

The twenty-seventh day of February of each year is designated as "General Francis Marion Memorial Day" in honor of this South Carolina Revolutionary War hero.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-166 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-166
SECTION 53-3-166. Bill of Rights Day.
Status: in_force

(A) December fifteenth of each year, the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution, is declared to be "Bill of Rights Day" in South Carolina. (B) All governmental bodies in the State are encouraged to observe the annual Bill of Rights Day in a manner that brings to mind the meaning and importance of each of its ten provisions.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-60 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-60
SECTION 53-1-60. Sale of certain items on Sunday prohibited.
Status: in_force

The sale or offer to sell the following items on Sunday is prohibited: Clothing and clothing accessories (except those which qualify as swimwear, novelties, souvenirs, hosiery, or undergarments); housewares, china, glassware, and kitchenware; home, business and office furnishings, and appliances; tools, paints, hardware, building supplies, and lumber; jewelry, silverware, watches, clocks, luggage, musical instruments, recorders, recordings, radios, television sets, phonographs, record players or so-called hi-fi or stereo sets, or equipment; sporting goods (except when sold on premises where sporting events and recreational facilities are permitted); yard or piece goods; automobiles, trucks, and trailers. No inference shall arise from the foregoing enumeration that either the sale or the offering for sale on Sunday of items or articles not mentioned is permitted. Editor's Note Section 4 of 1983 Act No. 121, effective June 16, 1983 provides as follows: "Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect or in any way repeal the provisions of Chapters 11, 13, and 15 of Title 52 of the 1976 Code."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-70 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-70
SECTION 53-1-70. Penalties for violating prohibition on Sunday work.
Status: in_force

A violation of any of the provisions of Section 53-1-40 shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than two hundred fifty dollars in the case of the first offense, and by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars for each and every subsequent offense. Each separate sale, offer or attempt to sell on Sunday, and each Sunday a person is engaged in other work, labor or business in violation of Section 53-1-40, or employs others to be so engaged, shall constitute a separate offense.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-270 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-270
SECTION 53-3-270. Robert Smalls Day.
Status: in_force

The thirteenth day of May each year is designated as "Robert Smalls Day" in South Carolina.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-5-10 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5 / Section 53-5-10
SECTION 53-5-10. Legal holidays enumerated; holiday schedules of public colleges and universities.
Status: in_force

The first day of January—New Year's Day, the third Monday of January—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in February—George Washington's birthday/President's Day, the tenth day of May—Confederate Memorial Day, the last Monday of May—National Memorial Day, the fourth day of July—Independence Day, the first Monday in September—Labor Day, the eleventh day of November—Veterans Day, National Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and the twenty-fourth, twenty-fifth, and twenty-sixth days of December in each year are legal holidays. The holiday schedules of public colleges and universities, including technical colleges, shall not be in violation of this section so long as the number of holidays provided for in this section are not exceeded. Effect of Amendment The 1996 amendment added the fourth undesignated paragraph pertaining to the holiday schedules of public colleges and universities. The 2000 amendment, in the first undesignated paragraph, added Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Confederate Memorial Day and made other changes and deleted the second and third undesignated paragraphs relating to optional holidays and the general election day holiday, respectively. The 2009 amendment added "twenty-fourth," in the first undesignated paragraph.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-100 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-100
SECTION 53-3-100. Family Week: creation of committee to choose "South Carolina Family of the Year".
Status: in_force

A committee is created to choose and honor the "South Carolina Family of the Year" which must be recognized by the presentation of an appropriate award by the Governor on Saturday of "Family Week in South Carolina". The committee is composed of one member appointed by the Governor and one member appointed by the head of each of the following state agencies: the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, the Department of Youth Services, the South Carolina Commission on Aging, the Department of Social Services, the Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and the Department of Agriculture Clemson College Extension Service. The terms of the members are for four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. The committee shall meet as soon after the appointment of its members as practicable and organize by electing one of its members as chairman, one as secretary, and such other officers that it may determine. The expenses of the committee must be paid by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism from funds appropriated for this purpose.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-15 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-15
SECTION 53-1-15. Certain automobile races exempt from prohibitions of section 53-1-10.
Status: in_force

The provisions of Section 53-1-10 do not apply to automobile races which are scheduled to be two hundred fifty miles or more in length.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-140 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-140
SECTION 53-3-140. "Carolina Day" declared.
Status: in_force

June twenty-eighth of each year, the anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sullivan in 1776, is declared to be "Carolina Day" in South Carolina.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-5-100 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5 / Section 53-5-100
SECTION 53-5-100. Days closed under Section 53-5-90 constitute legal holidays.
Status: in_force

Any day on which any institution referred to in Section 53-5-90 shall remain closed as permitted therein shall, as to such institution, constitute a legal holiday and any act authorized, required or permitted to be performed at, by, or with respect to any such institution on a day when it is closed may be performed on the next business day and no liability or loss of any rights of any kind shall result from such delay.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-5-30 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5 / Section 53-5-30
SECTION 53-5-30. Certain Mondays and Fridays declared holidays; effect on presentment of bills, notes, and checks.
Status: in_force

Whenever any of the legal holidays mentioned in Section 53-5-10 shall fall upon Sunday the Monday next following shall be deemed a public holiday and whenever any of the holidays mentioned in such section shall fall upon Saturday the Friday next preceding shall be deemed a public holiday for all of the purposes aforesaid. In such cases all bills of exchange, checks and promissory notes which would otherwise be presentable for acceptance or payment on any such Monday or Friday shall be deemed to be presentable for acceptance or payment on the secular or business day next succeeding the holiday.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-80 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-80
SECTION 53-1-80. Sunday work declared public nuisance; injunctive relief; time off to attend church.
Status: in_force

The doing of any worldly work or labor, business of his ordinary calling, or the selling or offering for sale of any goods, wares or merchandise contrary to Section 53-1-40 is declared to be a public nuisance and any State, county or municipal law-enforcement officer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for and may obtain an injunction restraining such operation, work, labor, sale or offering for sale. Provided, that any employee in a retail store where there are more than three employees shall upon request of said employee be granted time off to attend service allowing one hour for preparing to go and traveling to church and one hour after service for returning therefrom.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-90 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-90
SECTION 53-1-90. Prohibitions on Sunday work and sales may not affect certain businesses.
Status: in_force

The provisions of Sections 53-1-40 to 53-1-80 shall not be applicable to or affect the carrying on of any business or the rendering of any service which was lawful on April 7, 1962.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-5-90 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5 / Section 53-5-90
SECTION 53-5-90. Banks, building and loan associations and other financial institutions may close one additional day a week.
Status: in_force

Any commercial bank, building and loan association, savings and loan association or cash depository doing business in the State may, in addition to Sunday and such legal holidays as are now provided by statute, remain closed one day of each week as its board of directors may from time to time determine.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-130 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-130
SECTION 53-3-130. Golf week designated.
Status: in_force

The last week in April in each year is designated as "Golf Week" in South Carolina. The Governor shall issue appropriate proclamations to commemorate "Golf Week" which must be observed throughout South Carolina with appropriate ceremonies and events to recognize the: (1) economic impact of the golf industry in South Carolina; (2) importance of the state's junior golfers; (3) importance of turfgrass research. Editor's Note The preamble of 1995 Act No. 29 provides as follows: "Whereas, a University of South Carolina and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism study shows golf generating more than six hundred forty-four million dollars annually for the state's economy, putting it on a par with the state's larger industries; and "Whereas, given that the National Golf Foundation ranks South Carolina just behind Florida as the nation's most popular golfing spot for tourists, this staggering amount of revenue isn't surprising; and "Whereas, the study, which is the state's first economic impact study of South Carolina's golf industry, finds that the golf course operations generate employment for more than fourteen thousand full-time workers; and "Whereas, the study showed: "(1) Out-of-state and international tourists, mostly from Canada and Germany, account for thirty-eight percent of South Carolina golfers "(2) Sixty-three cents of every dollar spent by South Carolina's golf industry is respent in the state's economy "(3) More than four hundred sixteen industries, including golf courses, utility companies, liability insurance companies, chemical/fertilizer manufacturers, and golf vehicle dealers, benefit directly from the state's golf industry "(4) More than sixteen million, seven hundred thousand dollars in sales, excise, and admission taxes are generated annually by golf-related industries. Additional benefits include the creation of jobs and property tax revenue; and "Whereas, the members of the General Assembly recognize the importance of raising funds for research to promote environmentally sound turfgrass management. The continued success of the golf industry is dependent on research-based answers to the environmental concerns of the public; and "Whereas, Golf Week in South Carolina will allow the South Carolina Junior Golf Association and the South Carolina Chapter of the Professional Golfers of America to seek support to increase the education and advancement of junior golf throughout the State and will allow the South Carolina Turfgrass Foundation to pursue research and education relating to environmentally sensitive turfgrass management. Now, therefore,".
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-215 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-215
SECTION 53-3-215. South Carolina Native Plant Week.
Status: in_force

The third week in October of each year is declared to be "South Carolina Native Plant Week" in South Carolina, and all South Carolinians are encouraged to recognize the essential value and importance of the native plants of South Carolina to our state's history, economic landscape, and environment.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-10 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-10
SECTION 53-3-10. Arbor Day.
Status: in_force

The first Friday of December of each year is set apart as Arbor Day and as a part of the observance of Arbor Day the officials, teachers, supervisors, principals and superintendents of the public schools are directed to observe the first Friday in December in each year as South Carolina Arbor Day with appropriate ceremonies, including the planting of trees on school property, and all civic, patriotic and fraternal organizations are requested to lend their assistance in the observance of such day in an appropriate manner.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-205 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-205
SECTION 53-3-205. Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day.
Status: in_force

June twenty-seventh of each year is designated as South Carolina Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Awareness Day. Editor's Note 2016 Act No. 162, preamble, provides as follows: "Whereas, the brave men and women who proudly serve the United States Armed Forces by risking their lives to protect our nation and its ideals deserve the investment of all possible resources to their long-term psychological, physical and emotional health; and "Whereas, the acronym PTSI refers to the term post-traumatic stress injury; and "Whereas, post-traumatic stress injury occurs after a person has experienced severe trauma and can result from the stress produced in combat, as well as in car accidents, plane crashes, bombings, child abuse or natural disaster; and "Whereas, post-traumatic stress injuries can be characterized by numerous symptoms including: flashbacks, avoidance, hyper-vigilance, depression, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and thoughts of suicide; and "Whereas, more than two million American service men and women have been deployed by the United States Armed Forces since September 11, 2001; and "Whereas, many members of the United States Armed Forces deploy more than once, increasing the risk of developing post-traumatic stress injuries; and "Whereas, the reference to the word 'disorder' when describing a post-traumatic stress injury may imply a negative connotation; and "Whereas, this negative connotation can discourage United States Armed Forces service men and women, as well as other citizens who experience post-traumatic stress injuries from seeking and receiving aid; and "Whereas, the establishment of Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day would raise public awareness of the injury; and "Whereas, the establishment of Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day also would increase awareness of the need to develop effective treatments and aid the effort to eliminate any negative stigmas associated with post-traumatic stress injuries. Now, therefore, [text of act]."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-120 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-120
SECTION 53-3-120. Purple Heart Day.
Status: in_force

The seventh day of August of each year is designated as Purple Heart Day in South Carolina to honor the decoration itself and those men and women who have received it. Effect of Amendment The 2013 amendment substituted "seventh day of August of" for "third Saturday in February".
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-5 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-5
SECTION 53-1-5. Provisions inapplicable after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday; employee rights; discrimination against persons who worship on Saturday prohibited.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not apply after the hour of 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Any employee of any business which operates on Sunday under the provisions of this section has the option of refusing to work in accordance with Section 53-1-100. Any employer who dismisses or demotes an employee because he is a conscientious objector to Sunday work is subject to a civil penalty of treble the damages found by the court or the jury plus court costs and the employee's attorney's fees. The court may order the employer to rehire or reinstate the employee in the same position he was in prior to dismissal or demotion without forfeiture of compensation, rank, or grade. No proprietor of a retail establishment who is opposed to working on Sunday may be forced by his lessor or franchisor to open his establishment on Sunday nor may there be discrimination against persons whose regular day of worship is Saturday. Effect of Amendment The 1995 amendment corrected a reference to treble instead of triple damages.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-240 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-240
SECTION 53-3-240. Dr. Ronald McNair Day.
Status: in_force

The twenty-first day of October of each year is designated as "Dr. Ronald McNair Day" in South Carolina.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-300 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-300
SECTION 53-3-300. Water Professionals Day.
Status: in_force

The first Monday of March of each year is designated as "Water Professionals Day" in South Carolina. Code Commissioner's Note At the direction of the Code Commissioner, Section 53-3-270, as added by 2024 Act No. 105, SECTION 1, was redesignated as Section 53-3-300 to accommodate the addition of Section 53-3-270, added by 2023 Act No. 34, SECTION 1.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-280 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-280
SECTION 53-3-280. Women in Hunting and Fishing Awareness Day.
Status: in_force

The third Saturday in November of each year is designated as "Women in Hunting and Fishing Awareness Day" in South Carolina. Code Commissioner's Note At the direction of the Code Commissioner, Section 53-3-270, as added by 2023 Act No. 42, SECTION 1, was redesignated as Section 53-3-280 to accommodate the addition of Section 53-3-270, added by 2023 Act No. 34, SECTION 1.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-170 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-170
SECTION 53-3-170. South Carolina State Guard Week.
Status: in_force

The first week of June of each year is designated as South Carolina State Guard Week."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-130 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-130
SECTION 53-1-130. Exceptions for manufacturing plants requiring continuous operation.
Status: in_force

The provisions of Sections 53-1-5 through 53-1-120 do not apply to manufacturing establishments or to research and development operations of any person, including the support services necessary for these operations, or to the employees of these operations when these establishments in the nature of their business involve manufacturing processes requiring continuous and uninterrupted operation or which for economical operation must engage in a continuous process nor do the provisions apply to maintenance, repair, and other service personnel of any manufacturing establishment. Editor's Note Section 4 of 1983 Act No. 121, effective June 16, 1983, provides as follows: "Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect or in anyway repeal the provisions of Chapters 11, 13, and 15 of Title 52 of the 1976 Code."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-5-80 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5 / Section 53-5-80
SECTION 53-5-80. Commercial paper or other security maturing on Sunday or legal holiday, time collected.
Status: in_force

Any commercial paper or other security which shall mature and become payable and collectible on Sunday or on any legal holiday shall be deemed and taken and treated as maturing and becoming payable and collectible on the next day thereafter if such next day shall not be Sunday or a legal holiday, in which latter event it shall be deemed, taken and treated as due, maturing and collectible on the first day thereafter which is not a Sunday or a legal holiday.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-40 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-40
SECTION 53-3-40. Mother's Day.
Status: in_force

The Governor is requested to issue annually a proclamation calling upon the State officials to display the United States flag and the flag of this State on all State and school buildings and the people of the State to display the flag at their homes, lodges, churches, places of business and other suitable places on the second Sunday in May, known as Mother's Day, founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a public expression of love and reverence for the homes of the State, especially for their mothers and other patriotic women therein, and the Governor is requested to urge the celebration of Mother's Day in such proclamation in such a way as will deepen home ties and inspire better homes and closer union between the State, its homes and their sons and daughters.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-50 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-50
SECTION 53-3-50. Grandmother's Day.
Status: in_force

The second Sunday in October of each year is hereby officially designated "Grandmother's Day" in South Carolina.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-30 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-30
SECTION 53-1-30. Amusement parks and certain fairs exempt from prohibition on Sunday public sports.
Status: in_force

All amusement parks and recognized state and county fairs may operate on Sundays, except that the governing body of a county may by ordinance prohibit Sunday operation of recognized state and county fairs in the county between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-160 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-160
SECTION 53-3-160. September eleventh.
Status: in_force

The eleventh day of September of each year is designated as a State Day of Remembrance for the victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and for the firefighters, law enforcement, National Guard, emergency service personnel, and 911 telecommunicators who risk their lives and contribute every day to ensure the safety of South Carolina's citizens.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-290 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-290
SECTION 53-3-290. Clog Dancing Day.
Status: in_force

The eighth day of August of each year is designated as "Clog Dancing Day" in South Carolina. Code Commissioner's Note At the direction of the Code Commissioner, Section 53-3-270, as added by 2023 Act No. 49, SECTION 1, was redesignated as Section 53-3-290 to accommodate the addition of Section 53-3-270, added by 2023 Act No. 34, SECTION 1.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-150 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-150
SECTION 53-3-150. Patriot Day, Constitution Day, and Patriotism Week observations.
Status: in_force

(A) The week which includes the eleventh day of November in each year is designated as "Patriotism Week" in South Carolina. The Governor shall issue appropriate proclamations to commemorate "Patriotism Week" which must be observed throughout South Carolina with appropriate ceremonies and events to: (1) recognize the important contributions made by our military veterans to American society; (2) honor the supreme sacrifices made by our veterans in defending the freedoms and protections afforded by the United States Constitution; and (3) memorialize those men and women who lost their lives in military service. (B) The State Superintendent of Education shall require school districts to: (1) observe "Patriot Day", "Constitution Day", and "Patriotism Week" by holding appropriate ceremonies, events, and assemblies on school grounds, including time allotted for youth patriotic society addresses to students as provided in Section 59-1-465; and (2) develop appropriate curricula that focus on the purposes of "Patriot Day", "Constitution Day", and "Patriotism Week". (C) Commissioners and directors of state agencies and governing bodies of political subdivisions shall encourage participation by public employees in ceremonies and events during "Patriotism Week". Editor's Note 2022 Act No. 177, preamble and SECTION 4, provide as follows: "Whereas, July 30, 2016, marked the 60th anniversary of 'In God We Trust' as the official motto of the United States; and "Whereas, in 2011, by resolution of the United States House of Representatives, with the concurrence of the United States Senate, the United States Congress reaffirmed 'In God We Trust' as the official motto of the United States and supported and encouraged the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other governmental institutions; and "Whereas, 'In God We Trust' appears over the south entrance to the United States Senate Chamber and above the Speaker's rostrum in the Chamber of the United States House of Representatives; and "Whereas, the motto has been an integral part of the society of the United States since its founding and first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864; and "Whereas, 'Dum spiro spero', which translates to 'While I breathe, I hope' is perhaps the most well known of South Carolina's two mottos and appears on the State Seal that was adopted in 1776; and "Whereas, reflecting the character and beliefs of the citizens of South Carolina, 'Dum spiro spero' illustrates the inherent spirit of South Carolinians to overcome obstacles and face each day with the courage and determination to do what is just in the face of adversity; and "Whereas, 'Animis opibusque parati', which translates to 'Prepared in Mind and Resources', is the other South Carolina state motto. It is especially fitting that this motto appear in state schools, as it reflects the central aim of South Carolina's education system." "SECTION 4. The provisions of this act take effect July 1, 2023." Effect of Amendment 2022 Act No. 177, SECTION 3, in (B), substituted "require" for "encourage", in (1), inserted "'Patriot Day', 'Constitution Day', and" following "observe" and ", including time allotted for youth patriotic society addresses to students as provided in Section 59-1-465" following "school grounds", and in (2), inserted "'Patriot Day', 'Constitution Day', and".
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-85 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-85
SECTION 53-3-85. Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Day; World Sickle Cell Day.
Status: in_force

(A) The nineteenth day of June of each year is designated as "Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Day" to commemorate and reflect on the freedom of African Americans and their contributions to this State and nation. (B) In addition to the provisions of subsection (A), the nineteenth day of June of each year also is recognized as "Sickle Cell Day in South Carolina" in commemoration of "World Sickle Cell Day" as created by the United Nations by resolution. The African Union (2005), the UNESCO (2005), the WHO (2006), and the United Nations (2008) recognize sickle cell disease as a public health priority with an estimated five hundred thousand persons born each year with the disease. The nineteenth day of June has been chosen to raise awareness of the genetic disease and support and encourage research, treatment, and management of sickle cell disease. Effect of Amendment 2018 Act No. 237, SECTION 1, inserted the (A) designator, and added (B), providing that the nineteenth day of June is also recognized as "Sickle Cell Day in South Carolina".
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-90 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-90
SECTION 53-3-90. Family Week designated.
Status: in_force

The last week in August of each year is declared "Family Week in South Carolina." The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism shall develop a plan to promote the celebration of Family Week. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the promotion of local festivals, pageants, field days, picnics, reunions and similar activities which would encourage participation by families as a unit. Editor's Note The preamble to 1978 Act No. 398 provides: "Whereas, throughout the history of the United States the family unit, along with the church and schools, has been the most important institution in the development of the strength and prosperity of the nation; and "Whereas, it seems that the American family's influence on the national scene is lessening because of a deterioration of the cohesiveness of the family induced by many undermining forces on the national society; and "Whereas, the waning of the influence of the American family has resulted in the weakening of the moral and spiritual fiber of the American people, bringing about an increase in crime, including child abuse, alcohol abuse and drug abuse and other crippling problems, to the extent that even the economy of the nation has suffered; and "Whereas, the General Assembly believes strongly in the importance of the family and recognizes it as a vital structure for the rebuilding of a strong and wholesome society. Now, therefore, "Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:"
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-110 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-110
SECTION 53-1-110. Manufacture or finishing of textile products exempt from chapter; opposition to Sunday work.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the manufacture and finishing of textile products shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 1, Title 53, as amended. Provided, however, that no person shall be required to work on Sunday who is conscientiously opposed to Sunday work. If any person refuses to work on Sunday because of conscientious or physical objections, he shall not jeopardize his seniority rights by such refusal or be discriminated against in any manner. Sunday work shall be compensated at a rate no less than that required by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-50 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-50
SECTION 53-1-50. Exceptions to prohibition on Sunday work.
Status: in_force

Section 53-1-40 does not apply to the following: (1) The sale of food needs, ice, or soft drinks. (2) The sale of tobacco and related products. (3) The operation of radio or television stations nor to the printing, publication, and distribution of newspapers or weekly magazines, nor to the sale of newspapers, books, and magazines. (4) The operation of public utilities or sales usual or incidental thereto. (5) The transportation by air, land, or water of persons or property, nor to the sale or delivery of heating, cooling, refrigerating, or motor fuels, oils, or gases, or the purchase or installation of repair parts or accessories for immediate use in cases of emergency in connection with motor vehicles, boats, bicycles, aircrafts, or heating, cooling, or refrigerating systems, nor to the cleaning of motor vehicles. (6) The providing of medical services and supplies, nor to the sale of drugs, medicine, hygenic supplies, surgical supplies, and all other services and supplies related thereto. (7) The operation of public lodging or eating places, including food caterers. (8) Janitorial, custodial, and like services. (9) Funeral homes and cemeteries. (10) The sale of novelties, souvenirs, paper products, educational supplies, cameras, film, flash bulbs and cubes, batteries, baby supplies, hosiery and undergarments, flowers, plants, seeds, and shrubs. (11) The sale of art and craft objects at arts or craft exhibitions held pursuant to Section 53-1-10 provided that each art or craft object shown or sold has been designed by and is the original work of artisans present at the exhibition. (12) Exhibition of noncommercial real property and mobile homes. (13) The providing of any service, product, or other thing by means of a mechanical device not requiring the labor of any person. (14) The sale or rental of swimming, fishing, and boating equipment. (15) Any farming operations necessary for the preservation of agricultural commodities. (16) Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes. Editor's Note Section 4 of 1983 Act No. 121, effective June 16, 1983, provides as follows: "Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect or in any way repeal the provisions of Chapters 11, 13, and 15 of Title 52 of the 1976 Code."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-60 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-60
SECTION 53-3-60. South Carolina Day.
Status: in_force

The public schools shall observe Calhoun's birthday, the eighteenth of March of each year, as South Carolina Day and on that day the school officers and teachers shall conduct such exercises as will conduce to a more general knowledge and appreciation of the history, resources and possibilities of this State. If such day shall fall on Saturday or Sunday the Friday nearest to March eighteenth shall be so observed and if any school shall not be in session on such date, the celebration may be held before the close of the term. The State Superintendent of Education shall suggest such topics or programs as he may deem appropriate for the celebration of South Carolina Day.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-165 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-165
SECTION 53-3-165. POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Status: in_force

(A) The third Friday in September of each year is declared to be "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in South Carolina. The Governor shall issue a proclamation each year calling upon the people of South Carolina to observe "POW/MIA Recognition Day" with appropriate ceremonies and activities. (B) Flags atop state and local public buildings must be flown at half-staff at least until noon on "POW/MIA Recognition Day". (C) The POW/MIA flag shall be flown or displayed on "POW/MIA Recognition Day" in South Carolina on the grounds or in public lobbies if the flags are provided, except for the State Capitol Building and the State House grounds. (D) As used in this section, the term "POW/MIA flag" means the National League of Families POW/MIA flag recognized officially and designated by Section 2 of Public Law 101-355.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-20 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-20
SECTION 53-1-20. College and university campuses exempt from prohibition on Sunday public sports.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, college and university campuses shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 53-1-10.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-110 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-110
SECTION 53-3-110. Garden Week designated.
Status: in_force

The week beginning the first Sunday of June each year is designated "Garden Week". Editor's Note The preamble to 1982 Act No. 364, effective May 6, 1982, provides as follows: "Whereas, the gardeners of this State produce a variety of foods for their own use as well as for their neighbors; and "Whereas, gardens also yield flowers of great diversity and breathtaking beauty; and "Whereas, gardening is a pleasant and productive full- or part-time activity for a large number of citizens; and "Whereas gardeners help to preserve and foster the traditional American spirit of independence and individual initiative; and "Whereas, gardening instills in all Americans a great appreciation for nature and the beauty of this country, an appreciation which fosters respect and care for the environment. Now, therefore, "Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:"
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-195 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-195
SECTION 53-3-195. Veterans' Spouses and Families Day.
Status: in_force

In gratitude and acknowledgment of the many and varied contributions of the spouses and families of this country's veterans and their sacrifices for the benefit of the freedom we so richly enjoy, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day each year is designated as "A Day of Recognition for Veterans' Spouses and Families" in South Carolina.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-125 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-125
SECTION 53-3-125. Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival Weekend.
Status: in_force

The third Saturday in September of each year is designated "Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival Weekend" in South Carolina in recognition of the cultural significance of this tradition in Horry County.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-220 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-220
SECTION 53-3-220. Fibroid Tumor Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of July of each year is designated as "Fibroid Tumor Awareness Month" to raise awareness of the impact fibroid tumors have on women's health.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-20 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-20
SECTION 53-3-20. Frances Willard Day.
Status: in_force

The fourth Friday in October in each year shall be set apart and designated in the public schools as Frances Willard Day and in each public school it shall be the duty of such school to prepare and render a suitable program on the day to the end that the children of the State may be taught the evils of intemperance.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-225 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-225
SECTION 53-3-225. Barbers' Day.
Status: in_force

The third Wednesday in February of each year is designated as "Barbers' Day" in South Carolina in recognition of the cultural significance of barbering and the invaluable contributions of the practice of barbering in the Palmetto State. Editor's Note 2019 Act No. 30, preamble, provides as follows: "Whereas, the practice of barbering has a long history, with razors having been found among relics of the Bronze Age, around 3500 B.C., in Egypt; and "Whereas, although in modern times barbers are best known for providing haircuts and clean shaves, the work of barbers has evolved over the centuries, including serving as surgeons and dentists during the Middle Ages; and "Whereas, barbershops enjoy a special cultural significance in America, serving as gathering places where issues of the day are discussed and friendships are fostered; and "Whereas, in South Carolina today, over 4,100 barbers are engaged in this distinguished occupation, proudly serving thousands of South Carolinians daily. Now, therefore, [text of Act]."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-75 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-75
SECTION 53-3-75. Eartha Kitt Day.
Status: in_force

January seventeenth of each year, the birthday of the late actress, singer, and native South Carolinian Eartha Mae Kitt, is declared to be "Eartha Kitt Day" in South Carolina. Editor's Note 2016 Act No. 171, preamble, provides as follows: "SECTION 1. (A) The General Assembly finds that it is important to support efforts to increase tourism in the State, the state's number one industry, and particularly to encourage cultural tourism with an emphasis on increasing visitors to undiscovered South Carolina rural areas outside of well-known tourist destinations in the State. The state's recognition and subsequent celebration of the lives of prominent native South Carolinians is one outstanding way to support this effort and the 2.5 million media campaign by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism to attract both in-state and out-of-state visitors to the lesser-known areas of our great State. "(B) The late Eartha Mae Kitt was a nationally and internationally known actress, singer, and cabaret star who was born in the town of North, South Carolina, a small community in Orangeburg County, on January 17, 1927. Her mother was of Cherokee and African-American descent and her father of German or Dutch descent. She was raised by Anna Mae Riley, an African-American woman whom she believed to be her mother. After Riley's death, she was sent to live in New York City with Mamie Kitt, who she learned was her biological mother. She had no knowledge of her father, except that his surname was Kitt and that he was supposedly a son of the owner of the farm where she had been born. "(C) Ms. Kitt began her career as a member of the Katherine Dunham Company in 1943 and remained a member of the troupe until 1948. A talented singer with a distinctive voice, she had many hits including her most recognizable hit, 'Santa Baby', which was released in 1953. Ms. Kitt's unique style was enhanced as she became fluent in the French language during her years performing in Europe. Her English-speaking performances always seemed to be enriched by a soft French feel. She had skill in other languages too, as she spoke four languages and sang in seven, which she effortlessly demonstrated in many of the live recordings of her cabaret performances. "(D) In 1950, Orson Welles gave Ms. Kitt her first starring role as Helen of Troy in his staging of 'Dr. Faustus'. Orson Welles and Ms. Kitt were very close professionally and he once referred to her as the 'most exciting woman in the world'. Throughout the rest of the 1950s and early 1960s, Ms. Kitt would record, work in film, television, and nightclubs, and return to the Broadway stage in 'Mrs. Patterson' during the 1954-1955 season, and in 'Shinbone Alley' in 1957. Also, in the 1960s, the television series 'Batman' featured her as Catwoman after Julie Newmar left the role, and is perhaps her most famous television role. "(E) In 1968, during the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson, she encountered a professional setback after she made anti-war statements during a White House luncheon. Ms. Kitt was invited to a White House luncheon and was asked by Lady Bird Johnson about the Vietnam War. She replied, 'You send the best of this country off to be shot and maimed. No wonder the kids rebel and take pot'. There was extreme public reaction to Ms. Kitt's statements, both pro and con, and for a period of time thereafter, she devoted her energies primarily to performances in Europe and Asia. "(F) Eartha Kitt was throughout her career a favorite of international audiences. She became a cultural icon among many audiences outside the United States through her famous Monty Python sketch 'The Cycling Tour', which she performed before an enthusiastic crowd in Moscow, where an amnesiac believes he is first Clodagh Rodgers, then Trotsky, and finally Ms. Kitt. She was also widely followed in the United Kingdom as a recording artist. In 1984, 'Where Is My Man', the first certified gold record of her career, reached the Top 40 on the UK Singles Chart where it peaked at #36. Her 1989 follow-up hit 'Cha-Cha Heels', featuring Bronski Beat, received a positive response from UK dance clubs and reached #32 in the charts in that country. "(G) In her personal life, she married John Williams McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company on June 6, 1960. They divorced in 1965. Their only child, a daughter named Kitt, was born on November 26, 1961. Kitt McDonald married Charles Lawrence Shapiro in 1987 and had two children, Jason and Rachel Shapiro. A long-time Connecticut resident, Ms. Kitt lived in a converted barn on a sprawling farm in the Merryall section of New Milford for many years and was active in local charities and causes throughout Litchfield County. In 2002, Ms. Kitt moved to the southern Fairfield County, Connecticut town of Weston, to be near her daughter's family where she died from colon cancer on Christmas Day, 2008. "(H) In 2014, the Orangeburg Times and Democrat recognized the talented songstress with the highly distinctive singing style on Day 5 of its 'Vintage Orangeburg County' series, '100 Objects in 100 Days'. The series highlighted the rich cultural history of Orangeburg County and told the stories of people, places, objects, and 'things' that express the unique nature of Orangeburg County. The list would not be complete without the inclusion of the one-of-a-kind Eartha Mae Kitt. "(I) The members of the General Assembly believe it would be a fitting tribute to her memory and career, and an example to young South Carolinians of what a person with talent, drive, and ambition can achieve regardless of circumstances, if her birthday were officially recognized as 'Eartha Kitt Day' in South Carolina each year. In addition, establishing an official day to commemorate the life of this native South Carolinian could potentially positively impact the State economically as such a day may attract visitors to the State to patronize its businesses as this remarkable woman is celebrated thereby promoting cultural tourism in the State."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-100 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-100
SECTION 53-1-100. Operation of machine shops exempt from chapter; opposition to Sunday work.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the operation of machine shops and rubber molding and plastic injection molding facilities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. No person shall be required to work on Sunday who is conscientiously opposed to Sunday work. If any person refuses to work on Sunday because of conscientious or physical objections, he shall not jeopardize his seniority rights by such refusal or be discriminated against in any manner. Sunday work shall be compensated at a rate no less than that required by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-330 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-330
SECTION 53-3-330. Mayflower Compact Day.
Status: in_force

The twenty-first day of November of each year is designated as "Mayflower Compact Day" in South Carolina. Code Commissioner's Note At the direction of the Code Commissioner, this section, as added by 2025 Act No. 68, SECTION 1, was redesignated from SECTION 53-3-320 to SECTION 53-3-330. Editor's Note 2025 Act No. 68, preamble, provides as follows: "Whereas, the Mayflower Compact was the first written document providing for self-government in what would later become the United States of America. It laid the foundations for the Declaration of Independence, which stated that governments derive their powers 'from the consent of the governed,' and the US Constitution; and "Whereas, the Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony. It was written by the men aboard the Mayflower, consisting of separatists, merchant adventurers, and tradesmen; and "Whereas, due to storms, the Mayflower crew and passengers found themselves far from the Colony of Virginia, where they had permission to start a new colony; and "Whereas, since they were not in Virginia, the laws and governance of Virginia no longer applied to their new colony. Therefore, the passengers decided they needed to work together to define how they would govern themselves; and "Whereas, of one hundred one Mayflower passengers, forty-one signed the Compact while anchored in Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts. Many of the others were too sick to join the discussion and signing of the Compact; and "Whereas, the Mayflower Compact of 1620 laid the foundation of liberty based on law and order. The Mayflower passengers drew up a form of government that has been designated as the first real constitution of modern times. It was democratic, an acknowledgment of liberty under law and order and the giving to each person the right to participate in the government, and each of its signees promised to be obedient to laws enacted under its authority; and "Whereas, the Mayflower Compact reads as follows: "'IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first Colony in the northern Parts of Virginia; Do by these Presents, solemnly and mutually, in the Presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid: And by Virtue hereof do enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general Good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due Submission and Obedience. IN WITNESS whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape-Cod the eleventh of November, in the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France, and Ireland, the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth, Anno Domini; 1620.' Now, therefore,".
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-45 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-45
SECTION 53-3-45. Family Respect Day.
Status: in_force

The Friday immediately preceding Mother's Day of each year is designated "Family Respect Day" in recognition of the important role the family unit plays in a healthy and productive society.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-115 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-115
SECTION 53-3-115. Golden-September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of September of every year is declared "Golden-September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in South Carolina to honor and give courage to all those children in our State who are fighting this terrible disease. Editor's Note 2013 Act No. 25, SECTION 1, provides as follows: "SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds that: "(1) cancer is a disease that affects Americans of every sex, gender, race, and ethnicity; "(2) it is a particularly horrible disease when it strikes children; and "(3) to declare the month of September of each year as 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month' in South Carolina and to designate it as 'Golden-September' would honor and give courage to all those children in our State who are fighting this terrible disease."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-65 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-65
SECTION 53-3-65. Spirit of '45 Day.
Status: in_force

The second Sunday in August is hereby designated as "Spirit of '45 Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-117 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-117
SECTION 53-3-117. Water Safety Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of May of every year is declared "Water Safety Awareness Month" in South Carolina to promote an understanding of water safety practices and the critical importance of water safety in an effort to reduce drowning deaths among children in this State. Editor's Note 2016 Act No. 180, preamble, provides as follows: "Whereas, drowning ranks as one of the leading causes of death in our nation; and "Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 2005 to 2009, there was an average of three thousand five hundred fifty-three unintentional drownings (nonboating related) in the United States, an average of ten deaths per day; and "Whereas, children aged five to fourteen most often drown in swimming pools and open water such as rivers, lakes, dams, and canals; and "Whereas, a swimming pool is fourteen times more likely than a motor vehicle to be involved in the death of a child aged four and under; and "Whereas, understanding the precious gift South Carolina children are to the future of this State, the General Assembly seeks to bring awareness of the importance of water safety by designating the month of May as 'Water Safety Awareness Month'."
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-105 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-105
SECTION 53-3-105. Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
Status: in_force

The twelfth day of May of each year is designated as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in South Carolina to educate employers, physicians, and citizens of South Carolina of the debilitating effects of fibromyalgia.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-200 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 3 / Section 53-3-200
SECTION 53-3-200. Italian American Heritage Month.
Status: in_force

The month of October of every year is designated "Italian American Heritage Month" in South Carolina in order to recognize Italian Americans for their many contributions to our State and nation.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-1-6 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 1 / Section 53-1-6
SECTION 53-1-6. Failure of law enforcement officer to enforce provisions of chapter.
Status: in_force

A determination that a sheriff or other law enforcement officer has failed to enforce the provisions of this chapter to the best of his ability constitutes neglect of duty and misconduct.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-5-55 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5 / Section 53-5-55
SECTION 53-5-55. Holidays for banks and savings and loan institutions.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in South Carolina holidays for banks and savings and loan institutions shall be those holidays observed by the Federal Reserve Bank. In addition to the holidays provided for in this section, the Governor may declare any other day or days of the year legal holidays for the institutions affected by this section whenever the Governor finds such additional holiday or holidays to be necessary or appropriate.
S.C. Code Ann. § 53-5-70 — SC Code / Title 53 / Chapter 5 / Section 53-5-70
SECTION 53-5-70. Banks and cash depositories may do business on any day except Sunday.
Status: in_force

Any business transacted by any bank or cash depository on any day of the year other than Sunday shall be legal.