Public Holidays in South Korea 2026 🇰🇷
This year, South Korea observes 20 public holidays , with 20 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is The day preceding Korean New Year on 16. Feb. The most recently passed holiday was New Year's Day.
| Date | Holiday Name | |
|---|---|---|
| The day preceding Korean New Year | ||
| Korean New Year | ||
| The second day of Korean New Year | ||
| Independence Movement Day | ||
| Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day | ||
| Children's Day | ||
| Buddha's Birthday | ||
| Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday | ||
| Local Election Day | ||
| Memorial Day | ||
| Liberation Day | ||
| Alternative holiday for Liberation Day | ||
| The day preceding Chuseok | ||
| Chuseok | ||
| The second day of Chuseok | ||
| National Foundation Day | ||
| Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day | ||
| Hangul Day | ||
| Christmas Day |