South Korea Public Holidays 2026
Holiday dates for business-day calculations and international planning.
DateHolidayType
New Year’s DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Seollal HolidayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
SeollalVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Seollal HolidayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Independence Movement DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Substitute Holiday for Independence Movement DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Children’s DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Buddha’s BirthdayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Substitute Holiday for Buddha’s BirthdayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Nationwide Local Election DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Memorial DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Liberation DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Substitute Holiday for Liberation DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Chuseok HolidayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
ChuseokVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Chuseok HolidayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
National Foundation DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Substitute Holiday for National Foundation DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Hangeul DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Christmas DayVerified national public holiday.Public holiday
Use holiday dates with care
Observance can differ by region, sector and employer. Confirm critical dates with the relevant public authority.