South Carolina real estate contract deadlines
The default deadlines in South Carolina's standard purchase contract, how each one is counted, the holidays that move them, and a free calculator.
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Default deadlines
From the SC REALTORS Form 310 Agreement to Buy and Sell Real Estate (06/25).
| Deadline | When it's due |
|---|---|
| Earnest money (6 pm) | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Due diligence deadline (6 pm) | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Pre-final loan approval noticeFinanced | The number of days in your contract, counted from acceptance |
| Walk-through (within 48 hours before closing) | 2 days before closing |
| Buyer's response if the appraisal is low | 5 days after the appraisal arrivedYour contract can change the number |
| Closing (by 5 pm) | Closing date |
Business days and holidays
Business days skip weekends and these South Carolina holidays. A deadline counted in business days never lands on one.
2026
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 16
- South Carolina holidayMon, May 11
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Independence Day (observed)Fri, Jul 3
- Labor DayMon, Sep 7
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26
- Day after ThanksgivingFri, Nov 27
- South Carolina holidayThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
2027
- New Year's DayFri, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 18
- Presidents' DayMon, Feb 15
- South Carolina holidayMon, May 10
- Memorial DayMon, May 31
- Independence Day (observed)Mon, Jul 5
- Labor DayMon, Sep 6
- Veterans DayThu, Nov 11
- ThanksgivingThu, Nov 25
- Day after ThanksgivingFri, Nov 26
- Christmas Day (observed)Fri, Dec 24
- South Carolina holidayMon, Dec 27
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These are the printed defaults of the standard form. Your signed contract and its addenda control, and the numbers often change from deal to deal. Always check each date against your contract. This page is general information, not legal advice. Last updated October 2026.