Public holidays in South Korea 2028
In 2028, South Korea observes 11 public holidays. The next one is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
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 | Saturday | New Year's Day | 511 |
| January 25 – January 27 | Wednesday | Seollal (Korean New Year) | 536 |
| March 1 | Wednesday | Independence Movement Day | 571 |
| May 2 | Tuesday | Buddha's Birthday≈ | 633 |
| May 5 | Friday | Children's Daylong weekend | 636 |
| June 6 | Tuesday | Memorial Day | 668 |
| August 15 | Tuesday | Liberation Day | 738 |
| October 2 – October 4 | Tuesday | Chuseok≈ | 787 |
| October 3 | Tuesday | National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol) | 787 |
| October 9 | Monday | Hangul Daylong weekend | 793 |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Daylong weekend | 870 |
≈ The date is approximate: it depends on the sighting of the moon or an official proclamation and may shift by a day.