Public Holidays in South Korea 2026 🇰🇷

South Korea has 9 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Liberation Day on 15. Aug. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in South Korea.

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This year, South Korea observes 21 public holidays , with 21 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Liberation Day on 15. Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Memorial Day.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
15. Aug	Saturday	Liberation Day	Public holiday
17. Aug	Monday Long weekend	Alternative holiday for Liberation Day	Public holiday
24. Sep	Thursday Bridge day	The day preceding Chuseok	Public holiday
25. Sep	Friday Long weekend	Chuseok	Public holiday
26. Sep	Saturday	The second day of Chuseok	Public holiday
3. Oct	Saturday	National Foundation Day	Public holiday
5. Oct	Monday Long weekend	Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day	Public holiday
9. Oct	Friday Long weekend	Hangul Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Christmas Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in South Korea 2026

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

Alternative holiday for Liberation Day — 17. Aug (Monday) — long weekend
The day preceding Chuseok — 24. Sep (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Chuseok — 25. Sep (Friday) — long weekend
Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day — 5. Oct (Monday) — long weekend
Hangul Day — 9. Oct (Friday) — long weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Friday) — long weekend

Holidays that change date in South Korea

Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.

The day preceding Korean New Year: 16. Feb 2026 → 6. Feb 2027
Korean New Year: 17. Feb 2026 → 7. Feb 2027
The second day of Korean New Year: 18. Feb 2026 → 8. Feb 2027
Buddha's Birthday: 24. May 2026 → 13. May 2027
Alternative holiday for Liberation Day: 17. Aug 2026 → 16. Aug 2027
The day preceding Chuseok: 24. Sep 2026 → 14. Sep 2027
Chuseok: 25. Sep 2026 → 15. Sep 2027
The second day of Chuseok: 26. Sep 2026 → 16. Sep 2027
Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day: 5. Oct 2026 → 4. Oct 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?

South Korea observes 9 public holidays in 2026. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in South Korea?

The next public holiday in South Korea is Liberation Day on 15. Aug.

Are public holidays in South Korea the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2026.