Public holidays in South Korea
Public holiday dates are listed below.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Korean New Year |
| Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Korean New Year |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | Korean New Year |
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Independence Movement Day |
| Monday, March 2, 2026 | Independence Movement Day (substitute day) |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Children's Day |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Buddha's Birthday |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Buddha's Birthday (substitute day) |
| Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| Friday, July 17, 2026 | Constitution Day |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Liberation Day |
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | Liberation Day (substitute day) |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Korean Thanksgiving |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | Korean Thanksgiving |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Korean Thanksgiving |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | National Foundation Day |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | National Foundation Day (substitute day) |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Hangul Day |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
About this calendar
This calendar includes public holidays and substitute days for South Korea from 2026 through 2031. Regional and employer closures can differ. Islamic dates and future government-announced workday swaps can change after local announcements.