Holidays ยท South Korea

South Korea Public Holidays 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Complete list of national and public holidays in South Korea for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.

2026

DateHolidayDayType
January 1, 2026 New Year's Day Thursday national
February 17, 2026 Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year)
3-day holiday
Tuesday national
March 1, 2026 Independence Movement Day Sunday national
May 5, 2026 Children's Day Tuesday national
May 24, 2026 Buddha's Birthday Sunday national
June 6, 2026 Memorial Day Saturday national
August 15, 2026 Liberation Day Saturday national
September 25, 2026 Chuseok (Mid-Autumn)
3-day holiday
Friday national
October 3, 2026 National Foundation Day Saturday national
October 9, 2026 Hangeul Day Friday national
December 25, 2026 Christmas Day Friday national

2027

DateHolidayDayType
January 1, 2027 New Year's Day Friday national
February 17, 2027 Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year)
3-day holiday
Wednesday national
March 1, 2027 Independence Movement Day Monday national
May 5, 2027 Children's Day Wednesday national
May 24, 2027 Buddha's Birthday Monday national
June 6, 2027 Memorial Day Sunday national
August 15, 2027 Liberation Day Sunday national
September 25, 2027 Chuseok (Mid-Autumn)
3-day holiday
Saturday national
October 3, 2027 National Foundation Day Sunday national
October 9, 2027 Hangeul Day Saturday national
December 25, 2027 Christmas Day Saturday national

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does South Korea have?
11 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in South Korea?
Christmas Day and the new-year period.
Are banks closed on these days in South Korea?
Generally yes โ€” banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.