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2026 South Korea Holidays

See public holidays in South Korea for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

15

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

February

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Liberation Day

50 days away

About South Korea holidays in 2026

In 2026, South Korea observes 15 public holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day, followed by a significant three-day observance of Lunar New Year in February. Spring brings Independence Movement Day, Children's Day, and Buddha's Birthday. Mid-year holidays include Memorial Day and Liberation Day. The autumn season is marked by the three-day Chuseok festival, National Foundation Day, and Hangul Day. The year concludes with Christmas Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

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

Planning around South Korea holidays in 2026

  • Observe the cluster of holidays in February and September.
  • Note the single-day observances scattered throughout the year.
  • Be aware of the year-end holiday in December.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in South Korea for 2026 shows distinct concentrations. February is notably busy with the three-day Lunar New Year celebration. September also features a significant cluster, including the three-day Chuseok festival.

The middle of the year, from April through August, is relatively sparse with only one holiday observed in May, June, and August. October sees a return to activity with two holidays.

The year begins and ends with single, widely recognized holidays. The overall pattern suggests a year with several concentrated holiday periods, particularly in early spring and autumn, interspersed with quieter months.

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