South Korea Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 새해(New Year's Day) |
| Feb 16 | 설날(Lunar New Year) |
| Feb 17 | 설날(Lunar New Year) |
| Feb 18 | 설날(Lunar New Year) |
| Mar 2 | 3·1절(Independence Movement Day) |
| May 1 | 노동절(Labour Day) |
| May 5 | 어린이날(Children's Day) |
| May 25 | 부처님 오신 날(Buddha's Birthday) |
| Jun 3 | 지방 선거일(Local Election Day) |
| Jun 6 | 현충일(Memorial Day) |
| Jul 17 | 제헌절(Constitution Day) |
| Aug 17 | 광복절(Liberation Day) |
| Sep 24 | 추석(Chuseok) |
| Sep 25 | 추석(Chuseok) |
| Sep 26 | 추석(Chuseok) |
| Oct 5 | 개천절(National Foundation Day) |
| Oct 9 | 한글날(Hangul Day) |
| Dec 25 | 크리스마스(Christmas Day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the next public holiday in South Korea?
- The next public holiday in South Korea is 광복절 on August 17, 2026.
- How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
- South Korea has 18 public holidays in 2026.