Holidays in South Korea - 2025

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2025, South Korea has 15 holidays in total, including 15 public holidays. The busiest month is October with 5 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2025WednesdayNew Year's Day
January 28, 2025TuesdayLunar New Year
January 29, 2025WednesdayLunar New Year
January 30, 2025ThursdayLunar New Year
March 1, 2025SaturdayIndependence Movement Day
May 5, 2025MondayBuddha's Birthday
May 5, 2025MondayChildren's Day
June 6, 2025FridayMemorial Day
August 15, 2025FridayLiberation Day
October 3, 2025FridayNational Foundation Day
October 6, 2025MondayChuseok
October 7, 2025TuesdayChuseok
October 8, 2025WednesdayChuseok
October 9, 2025ThursdayHangul Day
December 25, 2025ThursdayChristmas Day