South Korea Public Holidays 2026
22 public holidays in 2026
January 2026
1 Thu
New Year's Day
February 2026
16 Mon
The day preceding Korean New Year
17 Tue
Korean New Year
18 Wed
The second day of Korean New Year
March 2026
1 Sun
Independence Movement Day
2 Mon
Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day
May 2026
1 Fri
Labor Day
5 Tue
Children's Day
24 Sun
Buddha's Birthday
25 Mon
Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday
June 2026
3 Wed
Local Election Day
6 Sat
Memorial Day
July 2026
17 Fri
Constitution Day
August 2026
15 Sat
Liberation Day
17 Mon
Alternative holiday for Liberation Day
September 2026
24 Thu
The day preceding Chuseok
25 Fri
Chuseok
26 Sat
The second day of Chuseok
October 2026
3 Sat
National Foundation Day
5 Mon
Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
9 Fri
Hangul Day
December 2026
25 Fri
Christmas Day
About South Korea Holidays
This page lists all official public holidays in South Korea for 2026. Public holidays are days when most businesses and government offices are closed. Some holidays may vary by region or state.