Public Holidays in South Korea 2026 🇰🇷
South Korea has 1 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on 25. Dec. 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.
This year, South Korea observes 21 public holidays , with 21 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25. Dec. The most recently passed holiday was Hangul Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Christmas Day — (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: →
- Korean New Year: →
- The second day of Korean New Year: →
- Buddha's Birthday: →
- Alternative holiday for Liberation Day: →
- The day preceding Chuseok: →
- Chuseok: →
- The second day of Chuseok: →
- Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day: →
