Public holidays in South Korea
South Korea has 12 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 12 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Korean New Year | Public |
| March 1 | Sunday | Independence Movement Day | Public |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Buddha's Birthday | Public |
| June 6 | Saturday | Memorial Day | Public |
| July 17 | Friday | Constitution Day | Public |
| August 15 | Saturday | Liberation Day | Public |
| September 24 | Thursday | Korean Thanksgiving | Public |
| October 3 | Saturday | National Foundation Day | Public |
| October 9 | Friday | Hangul Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
- South Korea has 12 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in South Korea in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in South Korea fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 5 of them: Independence Movement Day, Buddha's Birthday, Memorial Day, Liberation Day, National Foundation Day.