South Korea Public Holidays
South Korea observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
South Korea observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for South Korea by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in South Korea.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Lunar New Year |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Lunar New Year |
| Mar 1 | Sunday | Independence Movement Day |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Buddha's Birthday |
| Jun 6 | Saturday | Memorial Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Liberation Day |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Chuseok |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Chuseok |
| Sep 26 | Saturday | Chuseok |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | National Foundation Day |
| Oct 9 | Friday | Hangul Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.