South Korea public holidays 2026

South Korea has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic
Feb 17TuesdayKorean New YearPublic
Mar 1SundayIndependence Movement DayPublic
Mar 2MondayIndependence Movement Day (substitute day)Public
May 5TuesdayChildren's DayPublic
May 24SundayBuddha's BirthdayPublic
May 25MondayBuddha's Birthday (substitute day)Public
Jun 6SaturdayMemorial DayPublic
Jul 17FridayConstitution DayPublic
Aug 15SaturdayLiberation DayPublic
Aug 17MondayLiberation Day (substitute day)Public
Sep 24ThursdayKorean ThanksgivingPublic
Oct 3SaturdayNational Foundation DayPublic
Oct 5MondayNational Foundation Day (substitute day)Public
Oct 9FridayHangul DayPublic
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayPublic
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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?

South Korea has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.

What is the next public holiday in South Korea?

The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.

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