South Korea Public Holidays 2025
19 public holidays in 2025
January 2025
1 Wed
New Year's Day
27 Mon
Temporary Public Holiday
28 Tue
The day preceding Korean New Year
29 Wed
Korean New Year
30 Thu
The second day of Korean New Year
March 2025
1 Sat
Independence Movement Day
3 Mon
Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day
May 2025
5 Mon
Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day
6 Tue
Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday; Alternative holiday for Children's Day
June 2025
3 Tue
Presidential Election Day
6 Fri
Memorial Day
August 2025
15 Fri
Liberation Day
October 2025
3 Fri
National Foundation Day
5 Sun
The day preceding Chuseok
6 Mon
Chuseok
7 Tue
The second day of Chuseok
8 Wed
Alternative holiday for Chuseok
9 Thu
Hangul Day
December 2025
25 Thu
Christmas Day
About South Korea Holidays
This page lists all official public holidays in South Korea for 2025. Public holidays are days when most businesses and government offices are closed. Some holidays may vary by region or state.