Public Holidays in South Korea 2026 🇰🇷
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This year, South Korea observes 20 public holidays, with 20 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Children's Day on 05 May. The most recently passed holiday was Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for South Korea.
| Date | Holiday Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Children's Day | |
| Sunday | Buddha's Birthday | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday | |
| Wednesday | Local Election Day | |
| Saturday | Memorial Day | |
| Saturday | Liberation Day | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for Liberation Day | |
| Thursday | The day preceding Chuseok | |
| Friday | Chuseok | |
| Saturday | The second day of Chuseok | |
| Saturday | National Foundation Day | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day | |
| Friday | Hangul Day | |
| Friday | Christmas Day |