Public Holidays in South Korea 2026 🇰🇷
| Date | Holiday Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | The day preceding Korean New Year | |
| Tuesday | Korean New Year | |
| Wednesday | The second day of Korean New Year | |
| Sunday | Independence Movement Day | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day | |
| 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 |