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South Dakota real estate contract deadlines

The default deadlines in South Dakota'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 SD Real Estate Commission Purchase Agreement – Residential – 2021.

Deadline	When it's due
Earnest money deposited (next banking day)	1 business day after acceptance
Loan applicationFinanced	The number of business days in your contract, counted from acceptance
Inspection completed, results to seller	The number of business days in your contract, counted from acceptance
Closing	Closing dateMoves to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday

Business days and holidays

Business days skip weekends and these South Dakota 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
Memorial DayMon, May 25
JuneteenthFri, Jun 19
Independence Day (observed)Fri, Jul 3
Labor DayMon, Sep 7
Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26
Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

2027

New Year's DayFri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 18
Presidents' DayMon, Feb 15
Memorial DayMon, May 31
Juneteenth (observed)Fri, Jun 18
Independence Day (observed)Mon, Jul 5
Labor DayMon, Sep 6
Columbus DayMon, Oct 11
Veterans DayThu, Nov 11
ThanksgivingThu, Nov 25
Christmas Day (observed)Fri, Dec 24

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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.