South Korea public holidays 2027

South Korea has 18 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Rules can vary by region.

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1FridayNew Year's DayPublic
Feb 7SundayKorean New YearPublic
Feb 9TuesdayKorean New Year (substitute day)Public
Mar 1MondayIndependence Movement DayPublic
May 5WednesdayChildren's DayPublic
May 13ThursdayBuddha's BirthdayPublic
Jun 6SundayMemorial DayPublic
Jul 17SaturdayConstitution DayPublic
Jul 19MondayConstitution Day (substitute day)Public
Aug 15SundayLiberation DayPublic
Aug 16MondayLiberation Day (substitute day)Public
Sep 14TuesdayKorean ThanksgivingPublic
Oct 3SundayNational Foundation DayPublic
Oct 4MondayNational Foundation Day (substitute day)Public
Oct 9SaturdayHangul DayPublic
Oct 11MondayHangul Day (substitute day)Public
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 27MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)Public
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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?

South Korea has 18 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays.

What is the next public holiday in South Korea?

The next public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.

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