Public Holidays in South Korea — 2026
17 public holidays
January
Thu
1
New Year's Day
새해
National
February
Mon
16
Lunar New Year
설날
National
Tue
17
Lunar New Year
설날
National
Wed
18
Lunar New Year
설날
National
March
Mon
2
Independence Movement Day
3·1절
National
May
Fri
1
Labour Day
노동절
National
Tue
5
Children's Day
어린이날
National
Sun
24
Buddha's Birthday
부처님 오신 날
National
June
Sat
6
Memorial Day
현충일
National
July
Fri
17
Constitution Day
제헌절
National
August
Mon
17
Liberation Day
광복절
National
September
Thu
24
Chuseok
추석
National
Fri
25
Chuseok
추석
National
Sat
26
Chuseok
추석
National
October
Mon
5
National Foundation Day
개천절
National
Fri
9
Hangul Day
한글날
National
December
Fri
25
Christmas Day
크리스마스
National
Source: Nager.Date Public Holiday API
⚠ Holiday dates are for reference only and may change. Always verify with official government sources.