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Holidays in South Korea - 2026

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, South Korea has 15 holidays in total, including 15 public holidays. The busiest month is February with 3 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
February 16, 2026MondayLunar New Year
February 17, 2026TuesdayLunar New Year
February 18, 2026WednesdayLunar New Year
March 1, 2026SundayIndependence Movement Day
May 5, 2026TuesdayChildren's Day
May 24, 2026SundayBuddha's Birthday
June 6, 2026SaturdayMemorial Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayLiberation Day
September 24, 2026ThursdayChuseok
September 25, 2026FridayChuseok
September 26, 2026SaturdayChuseok
October 3, 2026SaturdayNational Foundation Day
October 9, 2026FridayHangul Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day