Public holidays in South Korea 2027
In 2027, South Korea observes 11 public holidays. The next one is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Calendar for the next 6 months
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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January 2027
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| Date | Day of week | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Daylong weekend | 146 |
| February 5 – February 7 | Saturday | Seollal (Korean New Year) | 182 |
| March 1 | Monday | Independence Movement Daylong weekend | 205 |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Children's Day | 270 |
| May 13 | Thursday | Buddha's Birthday≈ | 278 |
| June 6 | Sunday | Memorial Day | 302 |
| August 15 | Sunday | Liberation Day | 372 |
| September 14 – September 16 | Wednesday | Chuseok≈ | 403 |
| October 3 | Sunday | National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol) | 421 |
| October 9 | Saturday | Hangul Day | 427 |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | 504 |
≈ The date is approximate: it depends on the sighting of the moon or an official proclamation and may shift by a day.