NEXT PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Buddha's Birthday
May 24, 2026
04Days
11Hours
40Minutes
37Seconds
January 2026
- 01Public
New Year's Day
Thursday
February 2026
- 16Public
Lunar New Year
Monday
- 17Public
Lunar New Year
Tuesday
- 18Public
Lunar New Year
Wednesday
March 2026
- 01Public
Independence Movement Day
Sunday ยท Weekend
- 02Public
Independence Movement Day
Monday
May 2026
- 01Public
Labour Day
Friday
- 05Public
Children's Day
Tuesday
- 24Public
Buddha's Birthday
Sunday ยท Weekend
June 2026
- 06Public
Memorial Day
Saturday ยท Weekend
July 2026
- 17Public
Constitution Day
Friday
August 2026
- 15Public
Liberation Day
Saturday ยท Weekend
- 17Public
Liberation Day
Monday
September 2026
- 24Public
Chuseok
Thursday
- 25Public
Chuseok
Friday
- 26Public
Chuseok
Saturday ยท Weekend
October 2026
- 03Public
National Foundation Day
Saturday ยท Weekend
- 05Public
National Foundation Day
Monday
- 09Public
Hangul Day
Friday
December 2026
- 25Public
Christmas Day
Friday
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the next public holiday in South Korea?
- You can find the next public holiday in South Korea on our next holiday page. We keep the data updated in real time.
- How many public holidays are there in South Korea in 2026?
- There are 20 public holidays in South Korea in 2026.
- Are public holidays in South Korea the same every year?
- Most public holidays in South Korea are fixed dates that recur every year, though some may shift when they fall on a weekend.
- Can I download the 2026 public holidays for South Korea?
- Yes, you can download the 2026 public holidays for South Korea in ICS, PDF or Excel format using the download buttons above.
- What is the longest weekend in South Korea in 2026?
- Check our long weekends section above to find the longest holiday bridges in South Korea for 2026.