Holidays · South Korea
South Korea Public Holidays 2026
🇰🇷 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
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.