South Korea Public Holidays 2026
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 16 Feb to 18 Feb | Mon to Wed | Seollal |
| 1 Mar | Sun | March 1st Movement Day |
| 2 Mar | Mon | March 1st Movement Day Holiday |
| 5 May | Tue | Children's Day |
| 8 May | Fri | Buddha's Birthday |
| 6 Jun | Sat | Memorial Day |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Liberation Day |
| 17 Aug | Mon | Liberation Day Holiday |
| 24 Sep to 27 Sep | Thu to Sun | Chuseok |
| 3 Oct | Sat | National Foundation Day |
| 5 Oct | Mon | National Foundation Day Holiday |
| 9 Oct | Fri | Hangeul Day |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
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