Public holidays in South Korea 2026
In 2026, South Korea observes 11 public holidays. The next one is Liberation Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Calendar for the next 6 months
July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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| Date | Day of week | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | — |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Seollal (Korean New Year) | — |
| March 1 | Sunday | Independence Movement Day | — |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day | — |
| May 24 | Sunday | Buddha's Birthday≈ | — |
| June 6 | Saturday | Memorial Day | — |
| August 15 | Saturday | Liberation Day | 39 |
| September 25 | Friday | Chuseok≈long weekend | 80 |
| October 3 | Saturday | National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol) | 88 |
| October 9 | Friday | Hangul Daylong weekend | 94 |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Daylong weekend | 171 |
≈ The date is approximate: it depends on the sighting of the moon or an official proclamation and may shift by a day.