Public Holidays in South Korea
Every public holiday in South Korea for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
South Korea public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | 새해 | Public |
| Feb 16 | Monday | 설날 | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | 설날 | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | 설날 | Public |
| Mar 2 | Monday | 3·1절 | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | 노동절 | Public |
| May 5 | Tuesday | 어린이날 | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | 부처님 오신 날 | Public |
| Jun 3 | Wednesday | 지방 선거일 | Public |
| Jun 6 | Saturday | 현충일 | Public |
| Jul 17 | Friday | 제헌절 | Public |
| Aug 17 | Monday | 광복절 | Public |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | 추석 | Public |
| Sep 25 | Friday | 추석 | Public |
| Sep 26 | Saturday | 추석 | Public |
| Oct 5 | Monday | 개천절 | Public |
| Oct 9 | Friday | 한글날 | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | 크리스마스 | Public |
South Korea public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | 새해 | Public |
| Feb 6 | Saturday | 설날 | Public |
| Feb 8 | Monday | 설날 | Public |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | 설날 | Public |
| Mar 1 | Monday | 3·1절 | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | 노동절 | Public |
| May 5 | Wednesday | 어린이날 | Public |
| May 13 | Thursday | 부처님 오신 날 | Public |
| Jun 6 | Sunday | 현충일 | Public |
| Jul 19 | Monday | 제헌절 | Public |
| Aug 16 | Monday | 광복절 | Public |
| Sep 14 | Tuesday | 추석 | Public |
| Sep 15 | Wednesday | 추석 | Public |
| Sep 16 | Thursday | 추석 | Public |
| Oct 4 | Monday | 개천절 | Public |
| Oct 11 | Monday | 한글날 | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | 크리스마스 | Public |
South Korea public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | 새해 | Public |
| Jan 26 | Wednesday | 설날 | Public |
| Jan 27 | Thursday | 설날 | Public |
| Jan 28 | Friday | 설날 | Public |
| Mar 1 | Wednesday | 3·1절 | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | 노동절 | Public |
| May 2 | Tuesday | 부처님 오신 날 | Public |
| May 5 | Friday | 어린이날 | Public |
| Jun 6 | Tuesday | 현충일 | Public |
| Jul 17 | Monday | 제헌절 | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | 광복절 | Public |
| Oct 2 | Monday | 추석 | Public |
| Oct 3 | Tuesday | 개천절 | Public |
| Oct 3 | Tuesday | 추석 | Public |
| Oct 4 | Wednesday | 추석 | Public |
| Oct 9 | Monday | 한글날 | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | 크리스마스 | Public |
Other countries
About holidays in South Korea
This page lists South Korea's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in South Korea?
South Korea has 18 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in South Korea?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in South Korea nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.